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"Wishin' and Hopin '" is a song, written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, which was a US Top 10 hit for Dusty Springfield in 1964. History [ edit ] The song was first recorded by Dionne Warwick in the fall of 1962, and was the B-side of Warwick's single "This Empty Place" (also recorded in the fall of 1962) in the spring of 1963; the track was ...
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Wishin’ and Hopin’ Lyrics. Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'. Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms. That won't get you into his arms. So if you're lookin' to...
Thinkin' and a-prayin', wishin' and a-hopin'. 'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'. Plannin' and dreamin' his kisses will start. That won't get you into his heart. So if you're thinkin' of how great true love is. All you gotta do is hold him and kiss him. And squeeze him and love him.
“Wishin’ and Hopin’” emphasizes the importance of actively pursuing love instead of simply wishing and hoping for it to happen. The opening lines of the song, “Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’,” serve as a reminder that daydreaming alone won’t lead to the fulfillment of your desires.
