I Dream of You
Bare Infinity Lyrics
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A blinded face with only a heart to feel and see
Tore apart both of our lives
Sank the ship of hope with waves of tears and cries
Tonight
A dream fell from the sky
Goodbye
The stars will shine tonight
I'll light one for you
Take your place in a dream so bright
I'll dream of you tonight
Time seems to just stand still
When i see you in the night
I pray this moment never ends
We never have to say goodbye
But you slowly fade away
Like the leaves in an autumn breeze
All i have time to say is...
Why
I see no dream tonight
Goodbye
The stars will shine tonight
If stars fade from you
I'll light one for you
Take your place in a dream so bright
I'll dream of you tonight
If stars fade from you
I'll light one for you
Take your place in a dream so bright
I'll dream of you tonight
In Bare Infinity's song "I Dream of You," the lyrics speak of heartache and the loss of a loved one. The first verse illustrates the pain of a broken love and how it has taken the joy out of the singer's eyes, leaving only a heart to feel and see. The second verse speaks of a dream that fell from the sky, representing the hope and comfort that was lost with the departure of the loved one. The chorus promises to shine a light and dream of the loved one, even if the stars fade away, providing a sense of hope and comfort for the singer.
The bridge reveals the sadness of witnessing the loved one slowly fade away like the leaves in autumn, leaving only the question of why. The final verse sees a return to the chorus but with a slight variation, now with the singer admitting that they do not see a dream tonight, adding to the finality and sadness of the situation. Ultimately, "I Dream of You" speaks to the pain of loss, but also to the idea that love and memories can persist even in the absence of the loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Took the joy out of me eyes
The singer has lost their happiness and ability to see joy in their life.
A blinded face with only a heart to feel and see
The singer's emotional pain has clouded their ability to see clearly, relying only on their heart to guide them.
Tore apart both of our lives
The relationship between the singer and their loved one has caused damage and pain for both parties.
Sank the ship of hope with waves of tears and cries
The hope for the relationship was destroyed by overwhelming emotions of sorrow and despair.
Tonight
The present moment that the artist is experiencing in the song.
A dream fell from the sky
A symbol for the hopes and dreams the singer and their loved one once shared.
Goodbye
The end of the relationship or the loss of the hope and dreams it once held.
The stars will shine tonight
The natural beauty of the night sky and the universe is still present despite the pain that the artist feels.
If stars fade from you
If the beauty and wonder of the world no longer brings comfort to the loved one.
I'll light one for you
The artist will make an effort to remind their loved one of the beauty in the world.
Take your place in a dream so bright
The singer hopes to create a beautiful dream for their loved one to be a part of.
I'll dream of you tonight
The artist still yearns for the love and connection they once shared with their loved one.
Time seems to just stand still
The singer is caught in a moment of longing for their loved one, feeling as if time has stopped.
When i see you in the night
The singer thinks of their loved one often and especially feels their absence at night.
I pray this moment never ends
The singer wants to hold on to the happiness and peace they feel in this moment forever.
We never have to say goodbye
The artist wants to keep their loved one close and eliminate the potential for separation.
But you slowly fade away
Despite the artist's desires, they can feel their loved one slipping away.
Like the leaves in an autumn breeze
A metaphor for the gentle, natural way in which their loved one is leaving, but it is still painful for the singer.
All i have time to say is...
The singer struggles to find the words to express the pain they feel in their loved one's departure.
Why
The artist expresses their confusion and emotional pain, questioning why their loved one must go.
I see no dream tonight
The artist can no longer see the hope and beauty in the world without their loved one.
If stars fade from you
The same sentiment is repeated, reminding the loved one that the beauty of the world is still present even if they cannot see it.
I'll light one for you
The singer will continue to try and bring comfort and beauty into their loved one's life.
Take your place in a dream so bright
The artist still wants their loved one to be a part of their dreams and hopes for the future, despite the pain they feel.
I'll dream of you tonight
The same sentiment is repeated, expressing the singer's enduring love and longing for their loved one.
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