Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999.
While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "Run-Around" and "Hook". They gained mainstream popularity after their fourth studio album four, released in 1994. Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002.
Last Night I Dreamed
Blues Traveler Lyrics
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It's the part of the dream that rolls me over and over as I sleep
It's the part of the dream that leaves me wanting for the darkness
It's the part of the dream I can't remember it at all
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
Last night last night
Something about a big jet plane moving fast off into the sunset
Maybe a mustang moving fast up to the sky
More like a great big boat drifting off to nowhere
I know that in the end you were waiting on the other side
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
Last night I dreamed
Last night last night
I can feel the dream long before it makes my mind
I know the dream like the scent of the evening air
I need the dream to keep me safe until the morning
When I open my eyes you're there
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
Last night I dreamed
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
I dreamed about you last night
Last night I dreamed
The lyrics of Blues Traveler's song "Last Night I Dreamed" delve into the experience of dreaming about someone, and the lasting impact this can have on an individual. The opening verse describes the way that dreams linger with the dreamer, taking up mental space and refusing to be pushed aside easily. The mention of sunlight hitting the eyes emphasizes the abrupt end to a dream, as the outside world infiltrates the peacefulness of the dream state.
The recurring chorus of "I dreamed about you last night" serves to highlight the strength of the dream and its impact on the dreamer. The dream takes on a life of its own, creating a vivid memory that lingers long after it has ended. The second verse conjures images of movement and escape, as the dreamer imagines planes, horses, and boats disappearing into the the horizon, disappearing into the unknown. Despite the ambiguity of the dream, the dreamer holds onto the belief that the person they dreamt about was waiting on the other side, implying a sense of optimism about the future.
The final verse of the song speaks to the power of dreams in providing comfort and solace, and how this can be sustained even after the dream ends. The dream takes on a sensory dimension, with the scent of evening air standing in for the dream itself. The dreamer acknowledges that they need the dream to feel safe, suggesting that the dream has a restorative power that allows them to face the day. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, driving home the idea that dreams can have an immense impact on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the part of the dream that leaves me when the sunlight hits my eyes
The part of the dream I experience just before waking up in the morning, which fades as soon as the sun's light touches my eyes.
It's the part of the dream that rolls me over and over as I sleep
The vivid and recurring image that keeps playing repeatedly in my mind throughout the night, as I sleep.
It's the part of the dream that leaves me wanting for the darkness
The dream element that makes me crave for the night and the darkness, so that I can once again see that dream.
It's the part of the dream I can't remember it at all
The part of the dream that is so elusive and fleeting that I can barely remember it at all, even though I long to relive it.
I dreamed about you last night
I had a dream about you - a person I admire, desire, or miss - the previous night.
Last night I dreamed
I had a dream that occurred during my last night's sleep.
Something about a big jet plane moving fast off into the sunset
A vague recollection of a dream fragment involving a large and fast-moving jet airplane, disappearing into the horizon during sunset.
Maybe a mustang moving fast up to the sky
Perhaps a part of my dream involving a wild and fast-accelerating mustang galloping upwards and reaching for the sky.
More like a great big boat drifting off to nowhere
Another part of my dream might have featured a huge boat floating in the vast ocean without any direction or destination.
I know that in the end you were waiting on the other side
Despite the uncertainties, I somehow knew that at the end of my dream, the person I dreamed of was waiting for me on the other side of the dream.
I can feel the dream long before it makes my mind
I can sense the dream's presence in my subconscious long before my mind becomes aware of it.
I know the dream like the scent of the evening air
The dream is familiar to me like the smell of evening air, and I can recognize it as soon as it appears.
I need the dream to keep me safe until the morning
The dream provides a sense of comfort and security that helps me sleep soundly until the morning.
When I open my eyes you're there
As soon as I wake up, I feel the presence of the person I dreamed about, even though they're not physically present.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHAN KINCHLA
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