Wishful Thinkin'
Poison · Hollyweird [2002]
Gonna be a movie star
She got off the bus
But she didn't get far
Now she can act as good as Meryl Streep
Dreams of stardom when she sleeps
The casting couch just makes her scream
Wasn't like this in her dream
Chorus:
Wishful thinking
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me good
Wishful thinking, yeah
Let's go
Came to Hollywood
Gonna be a big rock star
He can play a million riffs on this here guitar
Now he works two jobs, can't get a break
Takes little white pills to stay awake
No record deals just make him scream
It wasn't like this in his dream
Chorus
Come on Bobby
Yeah, I like that
Hollywood
Superstars
Rock n' Roll Denny's
Topless bars
Do a porno movie, make some extra cash
But you spend it all to fast
Hollywood just make you scream
It wasn't like this in your dream
Chorus
Dream, wishful thinking
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me good
Wishful thinking, yeah
Wishful Thinkin' by Poison
Released on the 2002 album Hollyweird, "Wishful Thinkin" is a track by the American rock band Poison. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities that defined their career during the early 2000s. Featuring the band's characteristic heavy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, the recording serves as a staple of their discography, often performed live to energize crowds. It reflects the band's ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly rock anthems while maintaining a polished production style. As part of their broader catalog, the track remains a recognizable element of Poison's musical identity, showcasing their continued relevance in the rock genre years after their initial mainstream breakthrough.