Girl of My Dreams
Bram Tchaikovsky Lyrics
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She came in one morning with the U.S. mail
She didn't say nothing, but she looked pretty good to me.
Golden hair that shined so bright,
Loving eyes that seemed out of sight.
She could keep the secrets that we shared in my world of dreams.
And a man needs something when he ain't got nothing to hang on to.
Ooh, it gets lonely in the night,
When there ain't no one around.
Ooh, she make me feel all right.
Gets my feet right off the ground.
She's the girl of my dreams.
She's the girl of my dreams.
Judy does what I ask her to.
She makes me happy when I feel blue.
She stares with the eyes of a child and gets me to my knees.
Her heart it never beats in time
Except when it's beating close to mine.
I keep her from my friends, want away with my fantasies.
And a man needs something when he ain't got nothing to hang on to.
And there ain't no telling when I'll feel like yelling "I love you!"
Ooh, it gets lonely in the night,
When there ain't no one around.
Ooh, she make me feel all right.
Gets my feet right off the ground.
She's the girl of my dreams.
She's the girl of my dreams.
The lyrics of Bram Tchaikovsky's song "Girl of My Dreams" tell a story of a man who has found comfort in the fantasy of a woman named Judy. As an American girl who arrived one morning with the U.S. mail, Judy doesn't say much, but she captivates the singer with her golden hair and loving eyes. She becomes a confidante in his imaginary world of dreams, where they share secrets that nobody else knows.
The singer describes how he needs something to hold onto when he has nothing, and Judy provides that comfort for him. He admits that he can't tell when he'll feel like yelling "I love you," but he feels lonely in the night when there is no one else around. Judy makes him feel all right and gets his feet off the ground. While the singer acknowledges that he keeps his fantasies away from his friends, he is happy with the way things are and enjoys the happiness that Judy provides him.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the power of imagination and the comfort that people can find in the fantasies they create. It also touches on the idea that there are times when people need someone to hold onto and feel close to, and even though that person may be entirely imaginary, they can still provide comfort and solace to those who need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Judy was an American girl.
The singer describes Judy by her nationality, to provide context to the story.
She came in one morning with the U.S. mail.
The singer is introduced to Judy, who is a mail carrier bringing him his mail.
She didn't say nothing, but she looked pretty good to me.
Although Judy did not speak, the singer admires her physical appearance.
Golden hair that shined so bright, Loving eyes that seemed out of sight.
The artist further describes Judy's physical attributes, particularly her hair and eyes.
She could keep the secrets that we shared in my world of dreams.
The artist feels comfortable sharing his fantasies with Judy, believing that she can keep them to herself.
And a man needs something when he ain't got nothing to hang on to.
The singer acknowledges that he relies on Judy for emotional support during lonely times.
And there ain't no telling when I'll feel like yelling "I love you!"
The singer acknowledges his strong feelings for Judy, not knowing when he may express them.
Ooh, it gets lonely in the night, When there ain't no one around.
The artist highlights the loneliness he feels when he is by himself.
Ooh, she make me feel all right. Gets my feet right off the ground.
The artist experiences joy and euphoria in the presence of Judy.
She's the girl of my dreams. She's the girl of my dreams.
The artist reiterates that Judy is the embodiment of his desires and fantasies.
Judy does what I ask her to. She makes me happy when I feel blue.
The singer appreciates how Judy is accommodating and boosts his mood when he is feeling down.
She stares with the eyes of a child and gets me to my knees.
The artist describes Judy's gaze as innocent yet powerful, making him feel compelled to submit to her.
Her heart it never beats in time Except when it's beating close to mine.
The singer describes how he feels a strong connection with Judy, as evidenced by their synchronized heartbeats when they are close.
I keep her from my friends, want away with my fantasies.
The singer chooses to keep Judy a secret from his friends and enjoys indulging in his fantasies with her privately.
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@neilzthered
This song absolutely rules...perfect power pop. Genius really.
@Poopaloo55
We met in '79 and he said this was how he felt about me. Played it at our wedding in '88. Still mad in love today.
@ericadman
Same for me but married in 85 😀
@delso-wk9sq
YEA!!!! I love when fairytales come true,
@tonyfabello436
You guys are so lucky
@british_sports_car
No one stays in love that long! My wife and I are like 2 lost souls swimmin’ in a fish bowl! It just doesn’t happen….seriously love don’t last that long!
@delso-wk9sq
I'll be watching for the mail!
@eilrahc__
One of the most perfect pop songs ever committed to tape.
@80sThen80sNow
This song is so underrated and undervalued it should be criminal.
@duffbaker9554
Their first two releases were actually on the Criminal Records label but alas, not this one..