What I want, you've got
And it might be hard to handle
But like a flame that burns the candle
The candle feeds the flame, yeah yeah

What I've got's full stock
Of thoughts and dreams that scatter
Then you pull them all together
And how, I can't explain
Oh yeah, well well you

You make my dreams come true
Well well well you, oh yeah
You make my dreams come true

Well, yeah

On a night when bad dreams become a screamer
When they're messin' with a dreamer
I can laugh it in the face

Twist and shout my way out
And wrap yourself around me
'Cause I ain't the way you found me
And I'll never be the same, oh yeah

Well 'cause you
You make my dreams come true, oh yeah
Well well well you, ooh ooh
You make my dreams come true, whoa yeah

Well listen to this, oh

I'm down on my daydream
Oh that sleepwalk should be over by now, I know
Well you, yeah yeah you make my dreams come true, oh yeah
I've been waiting for, waiting for you girl, oh yeah
You make my dreams come true
Make, you make, you make
I've been waiting for, waiting for you girl
For life
You make my dreams come true, oh whoa whoa
I've been waiting for, waiting for, waiting for, waiting for
Waiting for, waiting for, waiting for
(You make my dreams)

I've been waiting for you girl
(You make my dreams)

Overall Meaning

The song "You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates is an upbeat, feel-good tune about the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on a person's life. The opening lines, "What I want, you've got / And it might be hard to handle / But like a flame that burns the candle / The candle feeds the flame, yeah yeah," describe the singer's desire for a particular person and the excitement that comes with that desire. The metaphor of a flame and a candle is used to illustrate the idea that the singer's longing for this person might be intense and challenging, but the object of their desire is also the source of their passion and energy.

The next few lines continue the metaphor, with the singer describing their own thoughts and dreams as scattered and disorganized. However, the person they are addressing has the ability to pull those thoughts and dreams together, giving them a sense of clarity and purpose. The chorus emphasizes the main point of the song, which is that the person being addressed has the power to make the singer's dreams come true, and that this is a profound and life-changing experience.

The second verse adds another layer to the song, describing a situation where the singer is experiencing nightmares and despair. However, the person they are addressing is able to "twist and shout" and pull them out of that dark place, bringing light and joy into their life. The final verse reinforces the idea that the singer has been waiting for this person to come into their life and make their dreams come true, and that the experience is one of true love and commitment.

Overall, "You Make My Dreams" is a song about the transformative power of love and the ways in which it can change a person's life for the better. The metaphors of fire and light are used to illustrate the intensity of the singer's desire and the profound impact that love can have on a person's emotional and psychological state.

Line by Line Meaning

What I want, you've got
You possess the qualities or things that I desire or need

And it might be hard to handle
It is possible that these qualities or things that you possess might be difficult to deal with

But like a flame that burns the candle
Just like how a candle is fueled by a burning flame

The candle feeds the flame, yeah yeah
Your qualities or things that I desire, in turn, intensify my feelings and desires for you

What I've got's full stock
I have a rich supply of ideas and aspirations

Of thoughts and dreams that scatter
However, they are scattered and lack direction without you

Then you pull them all together
But with your presence, you bring clarity and focus to my thoughts and dreams

And how, I can't explain
It is difficult for me to articulate just how much you inspire and motivate me

Oh yeah, well well you
You are the one who has this effect on me

You make my dreams come true
You make my aspirations a reality

On a night when bad dreams become a screamer
During a time when nightmares are a source of fear

When they're messin' with a dreamer
When they are affecting someone who has big ideas and hopes for the future

I can laugh it in the face
I can stand up to my fears with your support and encouragement

Twist and shout my way out
I can dance, move or sing my way out of my fears

And wrap yourself around me
And with your love, care and support, you will protect and encourage me

'Cause I ain't the way you found me
You have helped me to grow and evolve as a person

And I'll never be the same, oh yeah
You have transformed me and I will always be grateful to you for that

Well 'cause you
All of these positive changes can be attributed to

You make my dreams come true, oh yeah
The fact that you make my aspirations achievable

Well well well you, ooh ooh
You are the one who inspires me to be a better person

You make my dreams come true, whoa yeah
You are the reason I can realize my potential and achieve my goals

I'm down on my daydream
I am discouraged in my aspirations

Oh that sleepwalk should be over by now, I know
I should snap out of my daydreaming and start taking action

Well you, yeah yeah
But with you by my side

you make my dreams come true, oh yeah
I know that my aspirations are within reach

I've been waiting for, waiting for you girl, oh yeah
I have been eagerly anticipating your influence on my life

Make, you make, you make
You are the catalyst that propels me towards my aspirations

For life
You have transformed me in a profound and lasting way

You make my dreams come true, oh whoa whoa
You are the one who helps me achieve what I thought was impossible

I've been waiting for, waiting for, waiting for, waiting for
I have been waiting for someone like you who would help me realize my dreams

Waiting for, waiting for, waiting for
I have been waiting for this moment to arrive

(You make my dreams)
You are the missing piece in my pursuit of happiness and achievement

I've been waiting for you girl
I have been eagerly anticipating someone who would help me live up to my potential

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen

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