Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Nat King Cole Lyrics


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Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you




But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Overall Meaning

"Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you', birds singing in the sycamore tree" - The opening lyrics set a tranquil atmosphere as the singer describes the night sky and the sounds of nature. It feels as though these elements are comforting the listener as they drift off to sleep.


"Say 'Night-ie night' and kiss me, just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me, while I'm alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me" - The second verse becomes more personal, as the singer addresses their loved one directly. They express their desire for affection and reassure them that they will be missed. However, there is a sense of sadness here as well, as the singer reveals their own feelings of loneliness and encourages their loved one to "dream a little dream" to help them both cope with separation.


"Stars fading, but I linger on, dear, still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear, just saying this, sweet dreams till sunbeams find you, sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you" - The final verse brings the song to a close, with the singer lingering on thoughts of their loved one even as the night ends. There is a sense of yearning and longing, as they express how much they desire physical affection. However, they still wish their loved one well and hope that they are able to find peace and tranquility in their dreams.


Overall, "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" is a romantic and gentle song that expresses both the desire for closeness and the need for distance in a relationship. The imagery of the night sky and nature creates a soothing atmosphere, while the personal lyrics give the song emotional depth.


Line by Line Meaning

Stars shining bright above you
The stars are beautifully shining in the sky above you.


Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
The night wind feels gentle and romantic, as if it whispered the words 'I love you'.


Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The birds are happily singing in the sycamore tree.


Dream a little dream of me
Please dream a little dream with me; think of me before sleeping.


Say 'Night-ie night' and kiss me
Please say 'goodnight' to me and give me a kiss.


Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Please hug me tight and tell me how much you'll miss me when I'm gone.


While I'm alone and blue as can be
When I am by myself, I feel sad and lonely.


Dream a little dream of me
Please dream a little dream with me; think of me before sleeping.


Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Even though the stars are beginning to disappear, I am still here with you, my love.


Still craving your kiss
I am still yearning for your kiss.


I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I want to stay with you until the morning light.


Just saying this
I'm only saying this to express my feelings.


Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
I hope you have sweet dreams until the morning light.


Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your sweet dreams help you forget all of your worries.


But in your dreams whatever they be
But whatever happens in your dreams...


Dream a little dream of me
Please dream a little dream with me; think of me before sleeping.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt

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