Hit the Road to Dreamland
Brian Fahey & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Bye bye baby
Time to hit the road to dreamland
You're my baby
Shirley:
Dig you in the land of nod
Hold tight baby
We'll be swinging up in dreamland
All night baby
Jack:
Where the little cherubs trot
Shirley:
Look at that knocked out moon
Been a-blowing his top in the blue
Jack:
Never saw the likes of you
Both:
Bye bye baby
Time to hit the road to dreamland
Don't cry baby
It was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
Jack:
Time to hit the road
Shirley:
Bye bye baby
(Bells)
Jack:
Bye bye baby
Both:
Well it was divine but the cuckoo has finally crowed
Time to hit the road Time to hit the road
Time to hit the road.
The lyrics of "Hit The Road To Dreamland" by Brian Fahey & His Orchestra paint a whimsical picture of bidding farewell to reality and entering the world of dreams. The song is set during bedtime, where the singer addresses their loved one, referred to as "baby," and expresses the need to embark on a journey to dreamland.
The opening lines, "Bye bye baby, time to hit the road to dreamland, you're my baby," signify the departure from the awake state to the realm of dreams. The singer acknowledges their partner as their cherished one before urging them to join in the adventure. Shirley then adds, "Dig you in the land of nod," meaning to immerse oneself in the deep slumber where dreams occur.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe dreamland as a swinging and fantastical place. The notion of cherubs trotting and a "knocked out moon" blowing its top in the blue indicates a surreal and imaginative atmosphere. The line "Never saw the likes of you" emphasizes the uniqueness and enchantment of the dreamland experience.
The refrain, "Don't cry baby, it was divine but the rooster has finally crowed," signals the end of the dream and the return to reality. The use of the rooster crowing exemplifies the morning awakening, concluding the journey to dreamland.
Overall, "Hit The Road To Dreamland" captures the desire for escape into a world of dreams, where love and fantasy intertwine.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye bye baby
Farewell, my love
Time to hit the road to dreamland
It's time to embark on a journey to the land of dreams
You're my baby
You are my beloved
Dig you in the land of nod
Immerse yourself in the peaceful state of sleep
Hold tight baby
Stay close, my love
We'll be swinging up in dreamland
We will experience joy and happiness in our dreams
All night baby
Throughout the night, my love
Where the little cherubs trot
In the realm where angelic beings play and dance
Look at that knocked out moon
Observe the tranquil and serene moon
Been a-blowing his top in the blue
Radiating its beauty and brilliance in the sky
Never saw the likes of you
Never encountered someone as amazing as you
Don't cry baby
Do not shed tears, my love
It was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
Our time together was heavenly, but morning has arrived
Time to hit the road
It is time to depart
Well it was divine but the cuckoo has finally crowed
Although our time was blissful, it is now time to wake up
Time to hit the road Time to hit the road
The moment to leave has arrived
Time to hit the road.
It is time to begin our journey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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