God Speed
Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Pirate's sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed, sweet dreams
The rockets racer's all tuckered out
Superman's in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight Moon, we'll find the mouse
And I love you
Chorus: Goodspeed, little man, Sweet dreams little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed,sweet dreams
God bless mommy and match box cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears"amen"wherever we are
And I love you
Chorus: Goodspeed, little man, Sweet dreams little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed, Godspeed, Godspeed, Sweet dreams.
(Random "ahh's" until end)
The lyrics of Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas's song "God Speed" describe a parent's love for their child and the bedtime ritual of saying goodnight. The opening line "Dragon tales and the water is wide" sets a whimsical tone that continues throughout the song. The mention of pirates and lost boys evoke the idea of adventure and imagination, while "fish bite moonbeams every night" speaks to the wonder of childhood.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Godspeed, little man, sweet dreams little man," reinforces the idea of a parent's love and protection for their child, and the belief that the child is watched over by angels. The next verse references popular children's books and superheroes, bringing the theme of imagination and playfulness full circle.
The final verse touches on the idea of gratitude and the importance of family. The prayer "God bless mommy and matchbox cars, God bless dad and thanks for the stars" shows appreciation for the simple things in life and the people who make them special. The repeated "Godspeed" at the end of the chorus seems to be a reminder to the child, and perhaps to the listener, that they are always loved and looked after.
Line by Line Meaning
Dragon tales and the water is wide
There are mythical stories of dragons and vast water bodies.
Pirate's sail and lost boys fly
Pirates sail the seas, while some boys get lost and wander around.
Fish bite moonbeams every night
Imaginary world where fishes can jump high and bite moonbeams every night.
And I love you
The artist declares their love for the listener.
Chorus: Goodspeed, little man, Sweet dreams little man
Wishing the listener goodnight and sweet dreams.
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
The love of the singer will reach the listener every night.
Godspeed, sweet dreams
Wishing the listener a good night's sleep.
The rockets racer's all tuckered out
The toy rocket racer is exhausted.
Superman's in pajamas on the couch
Superman is relaxing in his pajamas on the couch.
Goodnight Moon, we'll find the mouse
The artist will read Goodnight Moon and search for the mouse in the story.
And I love you
The singer reaffirms their love for the listener.
Chorus: Goodspeed, little man, Sweet dreams little man
Wishing the listener goodnight and sweet dreams.
God bless mommy and match box cars
Asking for blessings for the listener's mom and their toy matchbox cars.
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
Asking for blessings for the listener's dad and appreciating the stars.
God hears"amen"wherever we are
God listens to our prayers wherever we are.
And I love you
The artist once again declares their love for the listener.
Chorus: Goodspeed, little man, Sweet dreams little man
Wishing the listener goodnight and sweet dreams.
Godspeed, Godspeed, Godspeed, Sweet dreams.
Wishing the listener a good and peaceful night's sleep.
(Random "ahh's" until end)
Vocalized melody that does not convey any discernible meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RADNEY M. FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dalesmith5370
My son died yesterday.....can't hardly breathe. I listen to this song over and over.
@debbyrd
Ny 3 year old grandson says "Nanna, sing God Peed to me"
@LucyQ-ew6zp
Aww this is so cute🥰🥰🥰.
@MasterSwift
That little man is 15 or 16 now hope your ok
@anthonywoolf2386
Been singing this song to my now 4 year old every night since he was born. Thanks RF
@sbohandley
Rad is the most under rated artist there is.
@Ra-218
Beautiful. When my wife left and took my kids, this song touched my heart. It was like the prayers of agony about my kids that they'll never ever know about. I thought to myself, "Hey you know, this song sounds like something a bloke sang, and not a woman", as I'd heard the Dixie Chicks version (which is still an awesome cover). I must have heard this song originally somewhere. Now I've been away so long that the wind has blown all this mess well away and I am now a stranger. Godspeed indeed. The day I finished paying "alimony" for the unfaithful wife allowance, I prayed that I'd get all those days back with my children...obviously not expecting it, but just letting my Creator know that there is yet another injustice He will deal with to the correct degree.
Thanks Tom for posting it. I have a few songs of my own if you want to have a listen too. I suggest "Harder Than I Thought It Was".
Also, love you son. You probably don't know it. You were always a well-behaved little gentleman. I hope you maintain it for your life, and when you fall down, just get back up again, as life is too short for staying down.
@scottanos9981
Sorry to hear that. One day your son will realize how much was taken from him.
@Utoober67
For my Daughter and Son. I am in France, they are in Australia. Now I understand when it is said you can die from a broken heart. It hurts so bad.
@Ra-218
Sorry to hear mate.