Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Amy Vachal Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Say "nighty 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
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
(hums)
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
Oh but darling, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me
The lyrics to Amy Vachal's song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" speak of a lover's sweet wish for another to dream of them at night. The first verse implies the beautiful night sky, the gentle breezes, and singing birds as a perfect setting for a lover's dream. The second verse speaks of the singer's longing for their lover's kiss, and how they wish to be held tight and told that they will be missed. The lyrics contrast this beautiful setting with the singer's own feelings of loneliness and sadness.
The third verse continues with the contrasting thoughts of the singer, as they declare their desire to remain with their lover till dawn, while acknowledging the fleeting nature of time through the line "Stars fading but I linger on, dear." The final verse sweetly wishes for the listener to have sweet dreams until morning light, but also asks, in a hopeful manner, that the listener also dreams of the singer. The humming at the end feels like a gentle lullaby, inviting the listener to close their eyes and dream of their loved one.
Overall, the song is a beautiful depiction of the human heart's yearning for love, connection, and the comfort that lies in a loved one's embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
Looking up at the sky, the stars shine bright and remind me of you.
Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
As the night breeze blows, it seems to whisper words of love to me that I associate with you.
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
I can hear the birds singing in the sycamore trees, it's a beautiful sound that reminds me of you.
Dream a little dream of me
I hope that while you are sleeping, you'll dream of me and wake up feeling happy and content.
Say 'nighty night' and kiss me
Before we go to sleep, say goodnight and give me a kiss, so I can feel your love for me.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Wrap your arms around me and whisper in my ear that you'll miss me when we're apart.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
When I'm alone, my heart aches and I feel down and blue without you by my side.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
As the stars begin to disappear, I still linger on, lost in thoughts of you.
Still craving your kiss
There's nothing I want more than to feel your lips on mine and the warmth of your embrace.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I want to stay with you all night long, holding you close until the sun comes up.
Just saying this
I'm telling you how I feel and hoping you'll feel the same way too.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
I hope you have sweet dreams until the rays of the morning sun wake you up.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams be peaceful and relaxing, leaving all your worries and troubles behind.
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Whatever you dream about, I hope that I'm in them and that they make you happy.
Oh but darling, whatever they be
My love for you is unconditional, and I'll always be there for you no matter what you dream about.
Dream a little dream of me
Once again, I'm reminding you to dream a little dream of me, so you'll wake up feeling happy and loved.
(hums)
Even though I'm not with you right now, I'm humming this song to remind you that you're always on my mind.
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.