Blonsky hails from Great Neck, New York. She graduated from Great Neck Village School in June, 2006. She has done local theatre at both levels (youth center) and Great Neck South High School, and beat out thousands of hopefuls for the role in Hairspray. She learned that she got the role from the producers via the internet at the Cold Stone Creamery, where she also works during her after school hours.[1] The announcement was made public on the June 8, 2006 edition of Entertainment Tonight; the show's crew went to her workplace to film the surprise announcement.
When asked about having won the role of Tracy Turnblad, Blonsky responded by saying "I'm shaking. I'm surprised I'm still standing!" She also told the New York Daily News that she hopes to distinguish herself from Ricki Lake and Marissa Jaret Winokur, who previously played the role, both of whom she has respect for: "I'm not going to try to fill anybody's shoes - I'm going to try to create a new pair of shoes!"
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Nikki Blonsky Lyrics
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When you're fast asleep
In dreams you will loose your heartache
Whatever you wish for you keep
Have faith in your dreams and someday
Your rainbow will come smiling through
No matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you're feeling small
Alone in the night you whisper
Thinking no-one can hear you at all
You wake with the morning sunlight
To find fortune that is smiling on you
Don't let your heart be filled with sorrow
For all you know tomorrow
The dream that you wish will come true
A dream is a wish your heart makes (x2)
You wake with the morning sunlight
To find fortune that is smiling on you
Don't let your heart be filled with sorrow
For all you know tomorrow
The dream that you wish will come true
No matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
The dream that you wish will come true
The lyrics of Nikki Blonsky's "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" speak to the power of hope and perseverance in achieving one's dreams. The song's opening lines suggest that, in the world of dreams, all troubles can be overcome and all wishes can be fulfilled. The optimism conveyed here is reinforced later in the song, as the lyrics suggest that one can find good fortune even in times of darkness and despair.
The song's message is ultimately one of hope, encouraging listeners to hold fast to their dreams and believe in their ability to achieve them. The repetition of the phrase "the dream that you wish will come true" underscores this message, driving home the idea that it is through our own positive outlook and determination that our wishes become reality.
Overall, Blonsky's rendition of "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" serves as a reminder that, no matter how challenging life may seem, we all have the power to make our dreams come true through hope, perseverance, and a belief in ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
A dream is a wish your heart makes
A dream is something that you really want and desire from your heart
When you're fast asleep
You dream when you are asleep and your mind is at rest
In dreams you will lose your heartache
In your dream, you will forget all your worries and sorrows
Whatever you wish for you keep
In your dream, you get to keep all the things that you wish for
Have faith in your dreams and someday
Believe in your dreams and one day it might come true
Your rainbow will come smiling through
Your dream will come true and you will be happy
No matter how your heart is grieving
Even if you are sad or upset
If you keep on believing
If you continue to have faith in your dreams
The dream that you wish will come true
Your dream will come true if you believe in it
When you're feeling small
When you feel helpless and insignificant
Alone in the night you whisper
Talking to yourself when no one is around
Thinking no-one can hear you at all
Believing that nobody is listening or cares
You wake with the morning sunlight
You wake up to a new day
To find fortune that is smiling on you
To realize that you are lucky and things are going well
Don't let your heart be filled with sorrow
Do not be unhappy or sad
For all you know tomorrow
You do not know what the future holds
The dream that you wish will come true
Your dream might come true if you believe in it
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.