Sweet Dreams
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Every night I rush to 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 hands and be my guide?
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
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
(Turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
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
(Turn the lights on)
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 side
Clouds filled with stars cover the skies
(Cover the 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
(Turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
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
(Turn the lights on)
Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death can make us part
What kind of dream is this?
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I don't wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
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
(Turn the lights on)
Either way I don't wanna wake up from you
In Beyoncé's song "Sweet Dreams", the lyrics speak of the singer's desire for a special someone who she views as a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare. The song starts with the singer yearning to see this person who she is lost in a fairytale with whenever she goes to bed. She hopes that this special someone can be her guide and lead her out of her dream world. She has thoughts about this person all the time, even in her prayers, and wants to be close to them for real. The singer acknowledges that this person can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare, but regardless, she doesn't want to wake up from it. She brings up the idea of tattooing this person's name across her heart so that nothing can separate them, not even death.
The theme of longing and desire are at the center of "Sweet Dreams". The lyrics depict a strong attachment to an idealized person that the singer yearns to be with both in her dreams and in real life. The phrase "Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare" emphasizes the mixed emotions associated with being in love. The ambiguity of the situation keeps the singer on her toes, not knowing whether the relationship is headed for tragedy or happiness. The line "Not even death can make us part" symbolizes the unending passion and devotion that the singer has for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn the lights on
I need to face reality and see things clearly
Every night I rush to my bed
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
I long to be with someone and spend time together
When I close my eyes I'm going out of my head
Lost in a fairytale, can you hold my hands and be my guide?
I feel overwhelmed and need someone to lead me to what's real and true
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains, you're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?
You are my perfect world and I can't believe how amazing you are
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I don't wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
I am willing to accept the good and the bad as long as I am with you
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
I feel like I'm dreaming because your love is so incredible
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby 'long as you're here, I'll be floating on air
'Cause you're my
I am addicted to you and will always be by your side because you make me feel amazing
I mention you when I say my prayers
I wrap you around all of my thoughts
Boy you're my temporary high
I am constantly thinking of you and you give me a feeling of happiness and euphoria
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 side
I crave physical and emotional affection from you, someone I can trust and rely on
Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death can make us part
What kind of dream is this?
I want to make a permanent commitment to you and have you be a part of me forever. I feel like this is too good to be true.
Contributed by Audrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BILALTHEQUEEN
Just saw the behind the scene and DAMN it was a hard video to make but she pulled it out soooo well!!!
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@StopAddingDumbSh.tToYoutube
Yeah, the production team and the people who wrote the song for her must've worked really hard to pull this off - but I'm sure the choreography isn't that easy either. I absolutely couldn't be bothered sitting in a chair for hours on end while people put makeup on me. Definitely couldn't dance like her though.
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