Daydream
Art Garfunkel Lyrics


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What a day for a daydream
What a day for a daydreamin' boy
And I'm lost in a daydream
Dreamin' bout my bundle of joy

And even if time ain't really on my side
It's one of those days for takin' a
Walk outside
I'm blowin' the day to take a walk
In the sun
And fall on my face on somebody's
New mowed lawn

I've been havin' a sweet dream
I've been dreamin' since I woke up
Today

It's starred me and my sweet dream
Cause she's the one makes me feel
This way

And even if time is passin' me by a lot
I couldn't care less about the dues you
Say I got
Tomorrow I'll pay the dues for droppin'
My load
A pie in the face for bein' a sleepy
Bull toad

And you can be sure that if you're
Feelin' right
A daydream will last a long into
The night
Tomorrow at breakfast you may pick
Up your ears
Or you may be daydreamin' for a
Thousand years

What a day for a daydream
Custom made for a daydreamin' boy




And I'm lost in a daydream
Dreamin' 'bout my bundle of joy

Overall Meaning

In "Daydream," Art Garfunkel sings about a perfect day for daydreaming. He feels lost in his daydreams about someone who makes him happy, his "bundle of joy." Despite time passing by quickly, he doesn't seem to care much and enjoys taking walks in the sun. Garfunkel is so consumed by his sweet dream that even the chores he has to do are no bother to him.


The lyrics are a tribute to escapism and the power of the imagination. Garfunkel encourages listeners to embrace the moment and indulge in their fantasies. He's so caught up in his reverie that he imagines he could be dreaming for a thousand years, and it wouldn't matter. The gentle melody of the song accentuates its wistful tone and gives it a dreamy feel. In conclusion, Art Garfunkel's "Daydream" reminds us of the beauty of daydreams as a means of escaping reality and conjuring happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

What a day for a daydream
Today is a perfect day for dreaming


What a day for a daydreamin' boy
A day like this is meant for a boy who loves to dream


And I'm lost in a daydream
I am completely absorbed in my daydream


Dreamin' bout my bundle of joy
I am dreaming about the person who brings me happiness


And even if time ain't really on my side
Even if I don't have much time today


It's one of those days for takin' a Walk outside
It's a day that should be spent outside


I'm blowin' the day to take a walk In the sun
I'm using up the day walking in the sunshine


And fall on my face on somebody's New mowed lawn
Accidentally falling while walking on someone's newly cut grass


I've been havin' a sweet dream
I've been having a pleasant daydream


I've been dreamin' since I woke up Today
I started dreaming as soon as I woke up


It's starred me and my sweet dream
My dream has me and the person I love in it


Cause she's the one makes me feel This way
This person is what gives me these feelings


And even if time is passin' me by a lot
Even if I am losing a lot of time


I couldn't care less about the dues you Say I got
I don't care about the consequences I might face


Tomorrow I'll pay the dues for droppin' My load
I'll face the consequences of my actions tomorrow


A pie in the face for bein' a sleepy Bull toad
I'll pay the price for acting foolishly


And you can be sure that if you're Feelin' right
If you're feeling good


A daydream will last a long into The night
Your daydream will last long into the night


Tomorrow at breakfast you may pick Up your ears
Tomorrow, you may pay more attention to your surroundings


Or you may be daydreamin' for a Thousand years
Or, you may continue to daydream for a very long time


What a day for a daydream
Today is a perfect day for dreaming


Custom made for a daydreamin' boy
A day like this is meant for a boy who loves to dream


And I'm lost in a daydream
I am completely absorbed in my daydream


Dreamin' 'bout my bundle of joy
I am dreaming about the person who brings me happiness




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Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN

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