Bernie Paul (real name Bernd Vonficht) began in the 1960s as a saxophonist … Read Full Bio ↴Bernie Paul (real name Bernd Vonficht) began in the 1960s as a saxophonist in the combo Seven Up. In 1973, when he joined the group Family Child. He began operating in 1978 a record deal with Ariola and like his first hit, "Lucky" reached # 6 of the 1978 German and Austrian charts charts. In the same year was also a German cover version of Roy Black. "In Dreams" came in February 1981 to rank 18 of the German charts. His biggest hit he had in June 1981 with the Disco-titled "Oh No No". This song reached the second place of the German charts. Wencke Myhre sang a short time later the German version of "Oh No No - You're not my type, I know exactly .... "Other international versions of this song came from Sacha Distel, and by the Finnish singer Kirka. His cover version of "Angel of the Morning" that he, together with the Danish singer sang Bo Andersen, was also quite well known. Also available as a song writer and producer Bernie Paul is very successful. He wrote: "It's a real good feeling" for Peter Kent and produced the single "Because i mog di" of the group relax. From his pen came the song "Sail Away" from the Beck's advertising and the song "the middle into the heart" from the RTL television series Gute Zeiten - Schlechte Zeiten. In 1990, his song "You for me and me for you" on the theme song of the RTL Wimbledon coverage. 2002 Paul appeared deutschgesungenes first album, "Simply Relaxed".

In Dreams
Bernie Paul Lyrics

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Standing all alone in the dark
And there's no one round
Who could break my heart.
In those lonely nights I saw you
But still there is no one round
To make this dream come true.

I can't feel you

When I touch you.
I can't see you
When I love you.
I can't hold you
When I'm with you

But I feel that you're near.
In dreams
I see your face.
I miss
Your warm embrace

Your tender lovin' care
That we used to share

Where did you go

I need you so.
In dreams
You're in my arms.
I miss
Your warmin' charms

The magic in your eyes

The starlight in the skies
Will shine
Only for me.
Can't you see the tears in my eyes?
When I tried to touch you
Babe

I couldn't hold you tight.
Put your hand in mine
And come true

'Cause the love we shared tonight
I want to live with you.
I can't feel you
. . .
In dreams
I see your face
. . .

In dreams
You're in my arms
. . .

In dreams

I see your face
. . .

Overall Meaning

The lyrics are about a person who is desperately missing their significant other. They feel lonely without them, and even in their dreams, they can't fully be with the person they love. The singer sees their love interest in their dreams, but they cannot touch, hold or see them clearly in reality. They long for the physical presence of their loved one but cannot find them.

The line "I can't feel you when I touch you" represents the singer's belief that their loved one is so far away that they cannot even feel their presence when they are physically touching them. This signifies the intensity of their loss and how much they desire their partner.

The second paragraph refers to the gentle moments they had shared with their love when they were still together. The singer misses their loving embrace and tender care. The lyrics "The starlight in the skies will shine only for me" signify the memories they shared with their loved one and how they still remember them years later.

Overall, this song is about the pain of losing someone you love, and the desperate need to hold onto them even in your dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Standing all alone in the dark
Being alone and in the dark without any light or guidance

And there's no one round
Not having anyone around oneself to turn to

Who could break my heart.
Being so alone and vulnerable that even the slightest heartbreak would seem devastating

In those lonely nights I saw you
Having recurring visions of a significant other in lonely times

But still there is no one round
Despite the visions, being unable to have anyone to hold on to in real life

To make this dream come true.
Wishing and hoping for the dream to become reality

I can't feel you
Not being able to physically sense the presence of the significant other

When I touch you.
Despite touching, not being able to truly feel the warmth of the significant other

I can't see you
Being unable to see the face of the significant other clearly

When I love you.
Despite being in love, not being able to experience it fully and authentically

I can't hold you
Being unable to hold or embrace the significant other

When I'm with you
Despite being with the significant other, the experience is not fulfilling or meaningful

But I feel that you're near.
Having a sense of the significant other's presence despite being away from them

In dreams / I see your face.
Finding peace and solace in dreams where the significant other is present and tangible

I miss / Your warm embrace.
Feeling a deep and painful longing for the physical warmth and embrace of the significant other

Your tender lovin' care / That we used to share.
Recalling the intimate moments and care shared with the significant other and cherishing them

Where did you go / I need you so.
Feeling lost without the presence of the significant other and longing for them to return

In dreams / You're in my arms.
Finding comfort and solace in the dreams where the significant other is present and held close

I miss / Your warmin' charms.
Longing for the endearing and charming qualities of the significant other that are no longer present

The magic in your eyes / The starlight in the skies / Will shine / Only for me.
Remembering the charming, magical and special moments shared with the significant other

Can't you see the tears in my eyes? / When I tried to touch you / Babe / I couldn't hold you tight.
Expressing the frustration and pain of being unable to hold on to or keep the significant other close

Put your hand in mine / And come true / 'Cause the love we shared tonight
Holding on to the belief that the love shared with the significant other is strong enough to become reality and hold them close forever

I want to live with you.
Desiring a life of commitment and companionship with the significant other

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