SWEET DREAMS
Beyoncé Feat. Trina Lyrics
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Every night I rest in my bed
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
When I close my eyes
I'm going out of my head
Lost in a fairytale
Can you hold my hand and be my guide
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains
You're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
My guilty pleasure I ain't going nowhere
Baby long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
I mention you when I say my prayers
I wrap you around all of my thoughts
Boy you're my temporary high
I wish that when I wake up you're there
To wrap your arms around me for real
And tell me you'll stay by my side
Clouds filled with stars cover the skies
And I hope it rains
You're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
My guilty pleasure I ain't going nowhere
Baby long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death could make us part
What kind of dream is this?
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
My guilty pleasure I ain't going nowhere
Baby long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my,
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
In this song, Beyoncé sings about her deep desire and longing for someone she loves. She talks about how she thinks and dreams about this person all the time and wants to be with them constantly. She compares this person to a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare, saying that she doesn't want to wake up from them no matter what kind of dream they are. She also mentions that she prays for this person and wants to keep them close at all times.
The repeated reference to clouds filled with stars covering the skies could represent the feeling of being lost in a dream, with the stars symbolizing hope and possibility. The line "tattoo your name across my heart" could signify a deep commitment and love towards this person, wanting to make sure they are always a part of her life.
The collaboration with Kanye West adds a layer of complexity and depth to the song, as he often brings his unique perspective and personal experiences into his music. Overall, "Sweet Dreams" is a romantic and dreamy song that captures the feeling of being completely enamored with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
(Turn the lights on)
Let's start things off by shedding some light on this dream-like romance.
Every night I rest in my bed
I spend my evenings lying in bed, with a glimmer of hope that I might get to see you again.
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
I'm hoping that somehow, someway, I'll be able to catch a glimpse of you once more.
When I close my eyes
As soon as my eyelids meet, my thoughts are consumed with thoughts of you.
I'm going out of my head
You have me so captivated that I feel as though I'm losing my mind.
Lost in a fairytale
This love is so magical and surreal, it feels as though we're living in a fairytale.
Can you hold my hand and be my guide
I'm asking you to take my hand and lead me through this dream-like love affair.
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
As I close my eyes, I picture a beautiful sky filled with stars, creating a dazzling display just for you.
And I hope it rains
I'm wishing for raindrops to fall, to wash away everything but you.
You're the perfect lullaby
Your love is so comforting and soothing, it's like the perfect lullaby that eases me to sleep.
What kinda dream is this?
This love is so perfect, it feels like I'm living in a dream that I never want to wake up from.
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Our love is so intense that it feels like it could be both a wonderful dream and a haunting nightmare.
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Regardless of whether this love is good or bad for me, I never want to wake up and lose you.
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
This love is so incredible that it almost feels too good to actually be real.
My guilty pleasure I ain't going nowhere
This love is my guilty pleasure, and I'm never going to let it go.
Baby long as you're here
As long as you're by my side, I'm never letting go of this love.
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
This love makes me feel like I'm floating on air because you're the one who brings me so much joy and happiness.
Tattoo your name across my heart
I want to express my undying love by getting your name tattooed across my heart.
So it will remain
This tattoo will represent my love for you, and it will remain on my heart forever.
Not even death could make us part
Our love is so strong that not even death can tear us apart.
Contributed by Lila H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.