Dat Is Mijn Wens invites us into the dreamy world of a young mermaid who feels caught between two realms. Surrounded by dazzling treasures beneath the waves, she still senses something missing: the freedom, warmth, and excitement of life above the sea. As she catalogs her underwater “dittemedats” (knick-knacks), her curiosity keeps bubbling up. Why do humans dance? What does fire feel like? What would it be like to trade a tail for legs and stroll a sunlit street? Her questions reveal a restless spirit that refuses to settle for the comfort of familiarity.
Glennis Grace’s Dutch lyrics capture that universal pull toward “the other side.” The song glows with wonder, yearning, and a spark of rebellion as the mermaid imagines basking on a beach where open-minded people accept her for who she is. More than an ocean-crossing fantasy, it is a heartfelt anthem for anyone who has ever looked beyond their own world and whispered, That is my wish.