Three Wishes
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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(Three wishes, just three simple wishes...ooo)
If I only had three wishes
Here, is just what I would do
First, I'd wish for days of gladness
With a someone sweet and true
For my second wish, a dream house
Cozy fireside for two
And the last of my three wishes
Please love me as I love you

(If I only had three wishes)
(Here is just what I would do)
(First I'd wish for days of gladness)
(With a someone sweet and true)

For my second wish a dream house
Cozy fireside for two




And the last of my three wishes
Please love me as I love you [Repeat: 2X]

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song "Three Wishes" is a simple yet deeply poignant love song that speaks to the yearning for a life of love and happiness. It starts with the lyrics "If I only had three wishes, here is just what I would do", implying a sense of longing for things that might not necessarily be attainable. The first wish is for "days of gladness", which suggests a desire for a life of joy and happiness, and the company of "someone sweet and true" to share it with. The second wish is for a "dream house", with a cozy fireside for two, which paints a picture of a warm, romantic setting for the two lovers. Finally, the third wish is for the other person to love the singer in the same way that they love them.


The simplicity of the song belies its emotional depth - it's not just about wanting things, but also about the yearning for love and connection. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this desire, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that this is what they truly want.


Overall, "Three Wishes" is a beautiful expression of the deepest desire of the human heart - to love and be loved in return.


Line by Line Meaning

If I only had three wishes
I don't have everything I want, but if I did, I would make three wishes.


Here, is just what I would do
I will now tell you my three wishes, should I ever have them.


First, I'd wish for days of gladness
My first wish is to have an abundance of happy moments each day.


With a someone sweet and true
These happy moments would be shared with a romantic partner who is kind and genuine.


For my second wish, a dream house
My second wish is to have a perfect, ideal living situation.


Cozy fireside for two
This includes a warm, comfortable home with romantic settings such as a fireplace for two people.


And the last of my three wishes
Finally, my last wish among my three.


Please love me as I love you
It is for my partner to reciprocate my love and affection equally.


Please love me as I love you [Repeat: 2X]
This line just reiterates the third wish in a more musical way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN

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