And I Wish
The Dooleys Lyrics


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And I wish, and I wish I could be the heart that you beat
And I wish, and I wish I could be the eyes that you meet
And I hope, and I hope I can be the word when you speak
In the wish I've been wishin'

And I dreamed, and I dreamed of your arms tonight holdin'me
And I dreamed, and I dreamed of your kissin'me tenderly
When I know, when I know every part of you wants to be
In the wish i've been wishin'
(And I wish and I hope and I dream and I know)

And I don't know why you hide the feelin'
Are you looking for a reason - it's a mistery what you do to me
Are you blinded by persuasion?
Do you need an invitation to this heart of mine?
You'll find this love is for the
takin'and I'll do anything make believe

And I wish, and I wish I could be the heart that you beat,...
(And I wish and I hope and I dream and I know)

If I am makin'any sense now could you loosen your defence
And let a fantasy become reality
No more need for hesitation, it's a simple combination
That could work so well, I can tell
We need a little magic a once upon a time with you
And I wish, and I wish I could be the heart that you beat,...




(And I wish and I hope and I dream and I know)
ANd I dreamed, and I dreamed of your arms tonight holdin'me,...

Overall Meaning

The Dooleys' "And I Wish" is an affectionate yet poignant song about yearning for emotional and physical closeness with someone who is emotionally distant. The singer expresses her desire to be intimately connected with the person she loves and be the heart that he beats for, the eyes that he meets, and the word that he speaks. She dreams of being in his arms and being tenderly kissed, but she feels frustrated by his reluctance to express his true feelings and accept her love. The singer urges her lover to let go of his defenses, take a leap of faith, and make their mutual wish come true. She believes that their love is a magical force that can transcend all obstacles and make their dreams a reality.


The lyrics are simple, but they convey a heartfelt message that resonates with many listeners who have experienced the pain of unrequited love or emotional distance in a relationship. The melody is upbeat and catchy, but it has a bittersweet tone that reflects the singer's conflicting emotions of hope and despair. The song's optimistic message of taking a chance on love and making dreams a reality has made it a popular choice for romantic occasions such as weddings and anniversaries.


Line by Line Meaning

And I wish, and I wish I could be the heart that you beat
I desire to be the very core of your existence that keeps you alive and makes you whole.


And I wish, and I wish I could be the eyes that you meet
I yearn to be the first thing you see and the one who looks at you with deep affection and admiration.


And I hope, and I hope I can be the word when you speak
I long to be the one you turn to and confide in when you need someone to listen and support you.


In the wish I've been wishin'
All these are the desires that have been constant in my heart and thoughts.


And I dreamed, and I dreamed of your arms tonight holdin'me
I had a vivid dream where you held me close, making me feel cherished and safe.


And I dreamed, and I dreamed of your kissin'me tenderly
I had a fanciful dream where you delicately kissed me with deep feelings of love.


When I know, when I know every part of you wants to be
I'm aware that every part of you desires to be with me but something is holding you back.


And I don't know why you hide the feelin'
I'm confused why you conceal your emotions or intentions towards me.


Are you looking for a reason - it's a mistery what you do to me
I wonder if you're seeking a reason to avoid your feelings for me because your actions towards me remain an enigma.


Are you blinded by persuasion?
Perhaps you're letting external factors influence your judgement and blinding you from seeing what you truly want and need.


Do you need an invitation to this heart of mine?
If you're uncertain of my affection for you, then I'm giving you an invitation to open your heart to me.


You'll find this love is for the takin'and I'll do anything make believe
My love for you is available to be accepted, and I'm willing to do anything to prove that it's real and not a fantasy.


If I am makin'any sense now could you loosen your defence
If my words have any logic, then can you please let go of your barriers and allow me into your heart.


And let a fantasy become reality
Let's turn this idealistic dream into a real-life romance.


No more need for hesitation, it's a simple combination
There's no more need for reluctance, we can make it work if we join together.


That could work so well, I can tell
I know deep down that we could work well together and create a beautiful partnership.


We need a little magic a once upon a time with you
We require a little bit of enchantment, a fairy-tale-like story with you as my significant other.




Writer(s): ROBIN ALBERT SMITH, BARRY BLUE

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@ScrittiSparkle

just coming back.love the dooleys

@hackettguy

Pop magic!! Deserved no.1 xxx

@juantarctica

This is one of the most original and catchy songs of all times. Why didn't it sell 8 million copies as a single? Had all the potential, stands out a lightyear above the other singles.

@kenackroyd3616

Agree. Was blown away the first time I heard it.

@euronick61

Brilliant song

@david5166

Always been my fave Dooleys song too - and, in fact, one of my all time favourite singles!

@proghead100

Great song, shame it didn't get higher in the charts. Kathy is definetly a hottie

@ScrittiSparkle

i love the dooleys always x

@davidbrown6849

Love this group

@jackiehankin3859

Fabulous

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