Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Barry Manilow & Mama Cass Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Dream a Little Dream of Me by Barry Manilow & Mama Cass are full of love and affectionate sentiments. The opening line, "Stars shining bright above you," sets a dreamlike atmosphere, inviting the listener to close their eyes and imagine being nestled among stars, while the "Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'" creates a feeling of intimacy and a strong emotional bond. The lyric "Birds singing in the sycamore tree" conjures an idyllic summer atmosphere, complete with the chirping of birds on a warm, quiet night.
In the next verse, the romantic theme continues with the lines "Say 'Night-ie night' and kiss me, Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me." Here, the lyrics express a desire to be close physically and emotionally to the beloved person. The phrase "While I'm alone and blue as can be" suggests a melancholic longing for closeness and emotional support. The final refrain of the song, "Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you," conjures a feeling of safety and warmth, promising to keep the loved one safe in their dream world.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The stars are shining with brightness above you and illuminating your beauty.
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The gentle night breeze whisles with love and serene passion towards you.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The birds sing sweet melodies on the sycamore tree celebrating the glory of life.
Dream a little dream of me
I wish that when you dream, you will consider me and remember fondly our moments together.
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Say 'goodnight' affectionately and give me a kiss as we depart each other.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Hold me tightly and reassure me that you will miss, remember and yearn for me.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
I am feeling lonelier and sadder than ever thinking of being without you.
Dream a little dream of me
Let me linger in your thoughts and dreams as we part ways, let's not forget each other.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
The stars are fading but my yearning and affection for you remain strong, dear.
Still craving your kiss
I still long and crave for your kiss and all the love that comes with it.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I wish to remain in your arms until dawn as the night is cold and lonely without you, dear.
Just saying this
This is what I am genuinely feeling, my dear, please hear me out.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
May your dreams be sweet and comforting until the warmth of the morning sun touches your skin.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams be peaceful and worry-free, allowing you to wake up feeling refreshed and light-hearted.
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter what your dreams are tonight, please remember me and keep me in a special place in your heart.
Dream a little dream of me
Think of me tonight, and don't forget our precious moments together as you dream.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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