Whitney is an American band from Chicago formed in 2015 by Max Kakacek and … Read Full Bio ↴Whitney is an American band from Chicago formed in 2015 by Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich, formerly of Smith Westerns, and Ziyad Asrar and Malcolm Brown, formerly of Touching Voids, as well as Will Miller and Josiah Marshall.

The band released their debut album, Light Upon the Lake, in June 2016 and have toured internationally. The second album, "Forever Turned Around" was released on August 30, 2019.

One Wish Medley
Whitney Lyrics

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(Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
If there were no presents
Waiting on Santa's sleigh
What would I wish for Christmas
And if Frosty the snowman
Were melting away
I would pray for hope and unity
On Christmas day

If I had one wish for Christmas
There would be joy
And peace here on earth
If I had one wish for Christmas this year
We would all come together as one

If Rudolph and his reindeer
Ran into delays
I'd still hope for joy this season
And if somehow Santa got lost on his way
I would try to find a way to smile
Smile on Christmas day

Oh, if I had one wish for Christmas
There would be joy
And peace here on earth
If I had one wish for Christmas this year
We would all come together as one

You know it ain't about
All those material things (no no)
What you've gotta think about
Is the love Christmas brings (yeah)

If I had one wish for Christmas
There would be joy
And peace here on earth
If I had (just one, just one) one wish for Christmas this year
That we'd all come together as one (together as one)

If I had one wish for Christmas
There would be joy
And peace here on earth

If I had one, if I had one, if I had wish for Christmas this year
That we'd all, we'd all come together as one, ooh, as one, yeah

Overall Meaning

Whitney Houston's song One Wish is a message of hope, unity, and love for Christmas. The lyrics evoke a sense of goodwill and compassion, emphasizing the importance of these values during the festive period. Throughout the song, Houston expresses her desire for a peaceful and joyous world, where people come together as one. She uses various examples of hypothetical situations where things may not go as planned, such as Santa getting lost, or Rudolph being delayed, and despite these obstacles, she still hopes for joy and unity.

The first verse discusses the idea of presents on Santa's sleigh, and what someone might wish for if they were not there. Houston then references the popular Christmas character, Frosty the Snowman, melting away, and how she would pray for hope and unity. In the second verse, Houston highlights her optimism and positivity towards the festive season, demonstrating her unwavering faith in the goodwill of humanity. The bridge of the song delivers a powerful message about the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing that it's not about material things but the love that the season brings. The chorus repeats the sentiment that Houston wants to see peace and unity on earth, and her one wish is for everyone to come together as one.

Line by Line Meaning

If there were no presents Waiting on Santa's sleigh What would I wish for Christmas And if Frosty the snowman Were melting away I would pray for hope and unity On Christmas day
The song begins by questioning the real importance of gift-giving on Christmas day, asking what one would wish for if there were no presents. It emphasizes the importance of hope and unity, even if things were falling apart or melting away.

If I had one wish for Christmas There would be joy And peace here on earth If I had one wish for Christmas this year We would all come together as one
The chorus talks about the singer's one wish, which is to have joy and peace on earth, bringing people together as one unified entity.

If Rudolph and his reindeer Ran into delays I'd still hope for joy this season And if somehow Santa got lost on his way I would try to find a way to smile Smile on Christmas day
The second part of the song still emphasizes how the holiday should still be celebrated with joy even if things don't go as planned, such as Rudolph and his reindeer being delayed, or Santa getting lost. The lyrics encourage smiling and laughing even through the hardships of the season.

You know it ain't about All those material things (no no) What you've gotta think about Is the love Christmas brings (yeah)
The next verse reminds the listener that the holiday should be about the love and connection that comes with it, rather than material possessions.

If I had one wish for Christmas There would be joy And peace here on earth If I had (just one, just one) one wish for Christmas this year That we'd all come together as one (together as one)
The final chorus repeats the same wish for joy and peace, hoping that everyone could come together as one to celebrate the holiday season.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GORDON CHAMBERS, BARRY EASTMOND, FREDDIE JACKSON

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