Wishing Well
Sananda Maitreya Lyrics


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Kissing like a bandit, stealing time, underneath a sycamore tree
Cupid, by the hour, sends Valentines to my sweet lover and me
Slowly, but surely your appetite is more than I knew
Sweetly, softly, I'm falling in love with you

Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
A wishing well of butterfly tears
Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
A wishing well of crocodile tears sing

Make it funky now, boys

Hugging like a monkey see, monkey do, right beside a riverboat gambler
Erotic images float through my head, say I wanna be your midnight rambler
Quickly, but quickly the blood races through me veins
Quickly, loudly I wanna hear those sugar bells ring

Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
A wishing well of butterfly tears
Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
A wishing well of crocodile tears, get up now

On the beat now, uh
Come on now

Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
A wishing well of butterfly tears, come on
Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
A wishing well of crocodile tears, uh

(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell)
Hey-hey
I feel like going on, I feel like going on
(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell)
Come on, come on
Erotic images float through my head
Your midnight rider, my baby
(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell)
Dig it
For you, anywhere
Don't know, I don't care




(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell)
But all I know is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sananda Maitreya's song "Wishing Well" depict a passionate and intense love affair. The first verse sets the romantic scene, with the singer and their lover stealing moments together under a sycamore tree. Cupid's presence is felt, as love notes and messages are exchanged between the two, deepening their connection. The second verse describes their physical closeness, comparing their embrace to that of monkeys and invoking the allure of a riverboat gambler. The imagery of erotic thoughts flooding the singer's mind further accentuates the intensity of their desire.


The chorus of the song expresses a yearning for a wishing well, symbolic of a place where secret wishes and desires can be shared and fulfilled. The distinction is made between "butterfly tears" and "crocodile tears," suggesting a longing for genuine and authentic emotions rather than superficial displays of sentiment. The lyrics express a desire for a love that goes beyond surface-level expressions and taps into a deeper emotional connection.


The repeated refrain of the second half of the song emphasizes the persistent longing for the fulfillment of these desires and the willingness to persevere in the pursuit of love. The mention of "erotic images" and being a "midnight rider" further reinforces the passion and intensity of the singer's feelings.


Overall, "Wishing Well" speaks to the exhilarating and sometimes tumultuous nature of a passionate love affair, highlighting the desire for genuine emotional connection and intimacy.


Line by Line Meaning

Kissing like a bandit, stealing time, underneath a sycamore tree
Engaging in passionate and secret embraces, savoring stolen moments of intimacy, in the presence of a majestic sycamore tree


Cupid, by the hour, sends Valentines to my sweet lover and me
Fate, like an ever-present matchmaker, constantly sends tokens of affection to both my beloved and me


Slowly, but surely your appetite is more than I knew
Gradually and surely, I've discovered that your desires and passions are even greater than I initially realized


Sweetly, softly, I'm falling in love with you
Gently and steadily, I find myself experiencing the profound sensation of falling deeply in love with you


Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
May love bless me with a source of desires and secrets, where I can freely confess and share my innermost thoughts


A wishing well of butterfly tears
A reservoir of tender emotions, as delicate as butterfly's tears


Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
May love grant me a sacred place where I can openly divulge my intimate experiences and desires


A wishing well of crocodile tears sing
An emotional wellspring that may sometimes produce insincere and deceptive expressions of sadness


Hugging like a monkey see, monkey do, right beside a riverboat gambler
Emulating uninhibited physical affection, mimicking the behavior of others, next to a daring and risky riverboat gambler


Erotic images float through my head, say I wanna be your midnight rambler
Provocative fantasies captivate my mind, expressing my longing to be your adventurous and passionate companion during the late hours


Quickly, but quickly the blood races through me veins
With haste, the adrenaline surges rapidly through my veins, stimulating intense sensations


Quickly, loudly I wanna hear those sugar bells ring
With urgency and enthusiasm, I yearn to experience the euphoric chimes of passionate love echoing loudly


Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
May love grant me a haven where I can disclose and share my intimate moments and experiences


A wishing well of butterfly tears
A reservoir of tender emotions, as delicate as butterfly's tears


Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
May love bless me with a source of desires and secrets, where I can freely confess and share my innermost thoughts


A wishing well of crocodile tears, get up now
An emotional wellspring that may sometimes produce insincere and deceptive expressions of sadness, rise now


Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell
May love grant me a sacred place where I can openly divulge my intimate experiences and desires


(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell) Hey-hey
(May love grant me a source of desires and secrets, where I can freely confess and share my innermost thoughts) Hey-hey


I feel like going on, I feel like going on
I have an overwhelming urge and determination to persevere and continue moving forward


(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell) Come on, come on
(May love grant me a sacred place where I can openly divulge my intimate experiences and desires) Come on, come on


Erotic images float through my head
Provocative fantasies captivate my mind


Your midnight rider, my baby
You are my thrilling and passionate partner during the nocturnal hours


(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell) Dig it
(May love grant me a source of desires and secrets, where I can freely confess and share my innermost thoughts) Embrace it


For you, anywhere
I would go to any place or do anything for you


Don't know, I don't care
I am blissfully unaware and unconcerned about the opinions or uncertainties that may exist


(Wish me, love, a wishing well, to kiss and tell) But all I know is
(May love grant me a sacred place where I can openly divulge my intimate experiences and desires) However, all I am certain of is




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Written by: Terence Trent D'arby, Sean Oliver

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LOL! This popped up on my feed after your show.

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@marcussmith3934

Happy 62nd Birthday Sananda Francesco Maitreya!(Born March 15, 1962)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤🙏

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Rip hope you get better

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Sorry for you loss. Gone but not forgotten.

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