Wishing On A Satellite
Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean
Just a sprinkling of stardust, orange and violet.
And to the east in the autumn sky, blinking on and off like a firefly,
Sailing south in silence like a supersonic spy¡
Wishing on a satellite. wishing on a satellite.
I wish i may i wish i might, have the wish i wish tonight.
Heavenly bodies hurtling through space.
Orbiting oddities guarding the human race.
Silver sentries of the stratosphere, trying to keep the peace on the new frontier.
Pray for their success or we'll all disappear.
Wishing on a satellite. wishing on a satellite.
I wish i may i wish i might, have the wish i wish tonight.
Platinum prophets circling the earth,
And the light bouncing off it announces a savior's birth.
Now's the time for a moratorium, 'cause who can say for sure if the messiah will ever come,
And we could be bathed in darkness for the next millennium.
Wishing on a satellite. wishing on a satellite.
I wish i may i wish i might, have the wish i wish tonight.
Wishing On A Satellite
Hazell Dean's 'Wishing On A Satellite' stands as a defining track from the British new wave and synth-pop era of the late 1970s. Recorded during a period when the artist was establishing her signature sound, the song blends atmospheric synthesizers with a driving rhythm that became a staple of the genre. Released alongside other notable works by Dean, the recording captures the melancholic yet upbeat aesthetic characteristic of her discography. The track remains a significant example of the era's electronic music, reflecting the cultural shift toward more synthetic textures in popular songwriting. It continues to be recognized as a key piece in the catalog of British new wave, showcasing Dean's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate with the specific sonic landscape of the time.