WISHIN’ AND HOPIN’ As recorded by Dionne Warwick (From the 1963 Album MAKE WAY FOR DIONNE WARWICK) [Intro] [Verse 1] Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ Plannin’ and dreamin’ each night of his charms That won’t get you into his arms [Chorus] So if you’re lookin’ to find love you can share All you gotta do is Hold him and kiss him and love him And show him that you care [Bridge] Show him that you care just for him Do the things he likes to do Wear your hair just for him ’cause You won’t get him Thinkin’ and a-prayin’ Wishin’ and hopin’ [Verse 2] Just wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ Plannin’ and dreamin’ his kiss is the start That won’t get you into his heart [Chorus] So if you’re thinkin’ how great true love is All you gotta do is Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him Yeah just do it and after you do you will be his [Bridge] (You gotta) Show him that you care just for him Do the things he likes to do Wear your hair just for him ’cause You won’t get him Thinkin’ and a-prayin’ Wishin’ and hopin’ [Verse 3] Just wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ Plannin’ and dreamin’ his kiss is the start That won’t get you into his heart [Out-Chorus] So if you’re thinkin’ how great true love is All you gotta do is Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him Yeah just do it and after you do you will be his You will be his you will be his

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À propos de la chanson

Cette chanson aborde le thème de l'amour et des efforts nécessaires pour le concrétiser. Elle évoque des pensées, des rêves et des prières pour attirer l'affection de celui qu'on désire. Cependant, elle rappelle qu'il ne suffit pas de rester dans l'attente ; il est essentiel de montrer ses sentiments par des gestes concrets, comme des câlins et des attentions sincères. Il s’agit d’être actif dans cette recherche d’amour et de faire des efforts pour établir une véritable connexion avec l'autre. Dans le contexte de l'époque, les années 60 étaient marquées par des relations amoureuses parfois idéalisées, et la chanson résonne avec un besoin de vérité et d’authenticité dans les démonstrations d'affection. L'amour est présenté comme un chemin qui requiert une implication émotionnelle, au-delà des simples désirs.