In 1989, Wright was replaced by Margo Urban and more hits followed. Their sophomore album "We Can't Go Wrong" includes the lead single "My Heart Skips a Beat" climbed to #38 on the Billboard Hot 100. The ballad title track "We Can't Go Wrong" became their first Top 10 hit, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
By 1992 the trio had more lineup chages: Jackson was the only remaining original member. New members were Evelyn Escalera and Michelle Valentine. Preceeding the released of The Cover Girls third album, "Here It Is", they scored their second Top 10 hit followed ("Wishing On A Star" #9 Pop & #7 Dance) and "Thank You" (#75 Pop). The albums' other singles are "Don't Stop Now" (#63 Pop & #8 Dance) and by "Funk Boutique" (#55 Pop & #8 Dance) and "If You Want My Love (Here It Is)" (#8 Dance). "Don't Stop Now" is noted as the first song to feature the lead vocals of Evelyn Escalera.
With the release of The Cover Girls' fourth album "Satisfy" in 1996, the lead vocal duties were performed by Michelle Valentine. The line up included members Damie, Gayle and Shelia for this album only. The singles from this album are "I Need Your Lovin'" and "I Am Woman." The group went on hiatus after the release of "Satisfy." In early 2012, Sabater, Jackson and Urban reunited and now tour as The Original Cover Girls. Wright is expected to rejoin the line-up as well in 2014. Until 2012, Sabater toured singing Cover Girls songs under the name 'Angel (The Original Cover Girl)'. Sabater has had solo success on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart as Angel Clivillés.
Wishing On a Star
The Cover Girls Lyrics
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I'm wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I'm wishing on a dream
To follow what it means
[Chorus]
I wish on all the people who really dream
And I'm wishing on tomorrow praying never comes
And I'm wishing on all the loving we've never done
I never thought I'd see
A time when you would be
So far away from home
So far away from me
Just think of all the moments that we'd spent
I just can't let you go from me you were meant
And I didn't mean to hurt you but I know
That in the game of love you reap what you sow
I feel it's time we should make up baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
And make the best of things oh baby
When we're together whether or never
I feel it's time we should make up baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
And make the best of things oh baby
When we're together whether or never
[Chorus]
And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
And I wish on all the people we've ever been
And I'm hoping on all the days to come and days to go
And I'm hoping on days of loving you so
I'm wishing on a star
I'm wishing on all the rainbows that I see
I'm wishing on a star
Star
Star.
The Cover Girls' "Wishing On A Star" is a beautiful song about hoping for the return of a loved one who is far away. The chorus repeats multiple times throughout the song and emphasizes the desire to follow wherever the person may be. The first verse speaks about wishing on a dream and rainbows, as the persona makes a desperate attempt to bring her loved one back. The second verse reflects on the memories shared with that special someone, the moments they spent together and how impossible it is to let go. She acknowledges that she probably did something wrong that led to their separation, thus reiterating the saying 'you reap what you sow'. Therefore, she proposes that it's time for them to make up and get back together and enjoy the best of times.
Overall, the song's meaning is clear: it's about waiting for a love that's gone astray, wishing for the best in the future while holding onto the memories of the past. We all have hopes and dreams, and we all want them to come true; however, sometimes, we must deal with heartbreak and loss. "Wishing On A Star" is a reflection of the yearning we feel when we've lost something invaluable and our desire to get it back.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wishing on a star
I'm hoping that my wish will come true and that I will be able to be with you.
To follow where you are
I want to be with you always and follow wherever you go.
I'm wishing on a dream
I'm dreaming that my wish will come true and we will be together once again.
To follow what it means
I want to understand the purpose of my wish and make it a reality.
And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
I wish for all the beautiful things in life, like rainbows, to bring us back together.
I wish on all the people who really dream
I wish that all the people who have dreams, like I do, will find their way to happiness.
And I'm wishing on tomorrow praying never comes
I'm hoping that the future won't separate us and we can always be together.
And I'm wishing on all the loving we've never done
I'm wishing that we can experience all the love we missed out on.
I never thought I'd see
I never imagined that we would be so far apart.
A time when you would be
A time when you would be so distant from me, so far away from home.
So far away from home
So distant from the place where we belong.
So far away from me
So distant from the person who completes me.
Just think of all the moments that we'd spent
Remember all the beautiful memories we've shared together.
I just can't let you go from me you were meant
I can't bear to let you go because you are my destiny.
And I didn't mean to hurt you but I know
I never meant to cause you pain, but I understand I may have made mistakes.
That in the game of love you reap what you sow
In love, you need to put in what you want to get out of it.
I feel it's time we should make up baby
I think it's time we reconcile and become close again, my love.
I feel it's time for us to get back together
I believe the time has come for us to reunite and start afresh, together.
And make the best of things oh baby
Let's make the best of our time together and not waste another moment.
When we're together whether or never
If we're together, no matter what happens, we'll face it together.
And I'm hoping on all the days to come and days to go
I have hope for all the future days, and I hope we'll experience them together.
And I'm hoping on days of loving you so
I'm hoping for more days of loving you so much, my sweet love.
Star
Repeated acknowledgment of the star I am wishing on.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Rae Calvin
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