Star (ooh)
I’m wishing (ooh)
Wishing, wishing
On a star (ah)
I’m wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I’m wishing on a dream
To follow what it means
And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
I wish on all the people who really dream
And I’m wishing on tomorrow, praying it never comes
And I’m wishing on our love, the things we 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’ve spent
I just can’t let you go from me, we were meant
I didn’t mean to hurt you, but I know
In the game of love, you reap what you sow (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 (Let’s get together, baby)
Whether or never
I’m wishing on a star
To follow where you are
I’m wishing on a dream
To follow what it means
And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
I wish on all the people who really dream
I’m hoping all the days to come and days to go
I’m hoping on days of loving, loving you so
Baby, forgive me
Let’s make up, I’m sorry
Let’s be together
Break up, never
The love we have’s been special so far
Till we get back, I’m wishing on (a star)
Longing and Hope in “Wishing On A Star”
Beyoncé’s rendition of “Wishing On A Star” captures the heartfelt yearning for reconciliation and the enduring hope that love brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone reaching out across emotional distance, wishing for a second chance and healing. Through metaphors like stars, dreams, and rainbows, the song expresses the universal desire to mend broken relationships and rekindle lost connections. Beyoncé’s soulful delivery adds depth, making each line resonate with both vulnerability and unwavering optimism.
The Power of Forgiveness
Central to the song is the theme of forgiveness and the willingness to move past mistakes. The repeated pleas for making up and the acknowledgment of past hurts reflect a mature understanding of love’s complexities. Ultimately, the song’s message is one of hope, as the narrator refuses to give up on a special bond, holding onto dreams for a brighter future together.
Song Credits
- Songwriter: Billie Calvin
- Release Year: 2005 (from the album “Live at Wembley”)
- Label: Columbia Records