In Dreams
Roy Orbison Lyrics
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Tiptoes to my room every night
Just to sprinkle star dust and to whisper
"Go to sleep, everything is alright"
I close my eyes then I drift away
Into the magic night, I softly say
A silent prayer like dreamers do
Then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you
In dreams I walk with you
In dreams I talk to you
In dreams you're mine all of the time
We're together in dreams, in dreams
But just before the dawn
I awake and find you gone
I can't help it, I can't help it if I try
I remember that you said goodbye
Too bad it only seems
It only happens in my dreams
Only in dreams
In beautiful dreams
Roy Orbison's song In Dreams captures the essence of dreaming and longing for a loved one. In the song, he describes a candy-colored clown, also known as the sandman, who visits him every night to sprinkle stardust and whisper soothing words that help him fall asleep. Once he falls asleep, he feels like he is in a magical world where he can walk and talk with his loved one. The lyrics convey a feeling of joy, love, and harmony that he can only feel in his dreams.
As the night progresses, and just before dawn, he wakes up to find that his loved one is gone. His heart sinks as he realizes that he has to face another day without her. He remembers that she said goodbye, and he finds himself helplessly clinging to the hope that they will meet again in his dreams. The song poignantly captures the pain that comes with longing and the refuge that one finds in dreams.
Overall, the song In Dreams is a beautiful and timeless masterpiece that touches upon the universal human experience of love, loss, and dreaming. It takes us on a journey to the magical world of dreams where we can escape the harsh reality of life and connect with our deepest emotions and desires, even if it's only for a fleeting moment.
Line by Line Meaning
A candy-colored clown they call the sandman
Every night, a colorful clown known as the sandman visits me
Tiptoes to my room every night
The sandman sneaks into my room quietly each night
Just to sprinkle star dust and to whisper
The sandman sprinkles star dust and whispers in my ear
"Go to sleep, everything is alright"
The sandman reassures me that everything is fine and that I should sleep
I close my eyes then I drift away
I close my eyes and begin to drift off to sleep
Into the magic night, I softly say
I enter into a mystical world and whisper softly
A silent prayer like dreamers do
I say a silent prayer like other dreamers
Then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you
I finally fall asleep and dream about you
In dreams I walk with you
When I dream, I walk with you by my side
In dreams I talk to you
In my dreams, I have conversations with you
In dreams you're mine all of the time
In my dreams, you belong to me always
We're together in dreams, in dreams
In my dreams, we are together
But just before the dawn
Right before sunrise
I awake and find you gone
I wake up and realize that you are not with me
I can't help it, I can't help it if I try
I cannot control my emotions or thoughts even if I try
I remember that you said goodbye
I recall that you left me
Too bad it only seems
It is unfortunate that it only appears or feels that way
It only happens in my dreams
This situation only occurs when I am dreaming
Only in dreams
This state of being is only possible when I am sleeping
In beautiful dreams
Even though it is not a reality, my dreams are exquisite
Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, R-Key Darkus, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roy Orbison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sleepgaze
Rest in peace David Lynch. The greatest to ever do it
@carnicero420k
went to this song right after i saw the news
@SunshineSML
I'm here for the same reason.
@JJgg72557
Man, this scene and the song are dreams indeed.
@leprechaun189
NO WAY! David lynch passed away?
@claudialoiacono4647
😢
@MadDogVelare
Alan Wake introduced me to this song for the first time in 2011... and I love it!
@inked_in_melancholy
same here
@IndividualThoughtPatterns
Who?
@Mmxxaamm
That's amazing