Dream Baby
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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Dream baby dream
Dream baby dream
Dream baby dream
Come on and dream baby dream
Come on and dream baby dream

We gotta keep the light burning
Come on, we gotta keep the light burning
Come on, we gotta keep the light burning
Come on, we gotta keep the light burning
Come on and dream baby dream

We gotta keep the fire burning
Come on, we gotta keep the fire burning
Come on, we gotta keep the fire burning
Come on and dream baby dream

Come open up your heart
Come on and open up your heart
Come on and open up your heart
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Come on and open up your heart
Come on and open up your hearts
Come on and open up your hearts
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Come on, we gotta keep on dreaming
Come on, we gotta keep on dreaming
Come on, we gotta keep on dreaming
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Come on darling and dry your eyes
Come on baby and dry your eyes
Come on baby and dry your eyes
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Now I just wanna see you smile
Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Come on and open up your hearts
Come on and open up your hearts
Come on and open up your hearts
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Yeah I just wanna see you smile
And I just wanna see you smile
Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Come on and open up your heart
Come on and open up your heart
Come on and open up your heart
Come on dream on, dream baby dream

Come on dream on, dream on baby
Come on dream on, dream on baby
Come on dream on, dream on baby
Come on dream on, dream baby dream





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dream Baby Dream" by Bruce Springsteen convey a message of hope, perseverance, and a willingness to keep dreaming when all seems lost. The repetition of the phrase "dream baby dream" throughout the song creates a mantra, urging the listener to keep dreaming and never give up. The lines "we gotta keep the light burning" and "we gotta keep the fire burning" are a reminder to stay positive and focused even during difficult times.


The song tells us to open up our hearts and keep dreaming, no matter what. It encourages us to see beyond the present and reach for the stars. The lines "Come on baby and dry your eyes" and "I just wanna see you smile" display the singer's desire to uplift the spirits of the listener and push them forward to keep dreaming.


Overall, "Dream Baby Dream" is a song of hope, encouragement, and perseverance, urging us to keep dreaming through the ups and downs of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Dream baby dream
Encouraging someone to keep holding onto their dreams and not give up


Come on and dream baby dream
Inviting someone to continue dreaming and never losing hope


We gotta keep the light burning
We must maintain hope and keep shining through even the darkest of times


Come on, we gotta keep the light burning
Encouraging others to maintain hope and keep shining through even the darkest of times


We gotta keep the fire burning
Maintaining passion and enthusiasm to continue striving towards one's dreams


Come on, we gotta keep the fire burning
Encouraging others to maintain passion and enthusiasm to continue striving towards their dreams


Come open up your heart
Inviting someone to open up and be hopeful


Come on dream on, dream baby dream
Encouragement to keep dreaming and chasing one's goals


Come on, we gotta keep on dreaming
Encouraging someone to keep pursuing their dreams and never giving up


Come on darling and dry your eyes
Comforting someone during difficult times and encouraging them to continue dreaming


Yeah I just wanna see you smile
Expressing a desire to see someone happy and successful


Come on and open up your hearts
Inviting others to be hopeful and welcoming


Come on dream on, dream baby dream
Encouraging someone to persevere and never lose hope in their dreams


Come on dream on, dream on baby
Encouraging someone to dream big and chase their goals eagerly


Ah ah ah ah
Repeating the melody to emphasize the message of hope and perseverance




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Written by: ALAN VEGA, MARTIN REV

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@brucespringsteen

Here is a special video compiled from the Wrecking Ball tour and set to a new studio recording of the Suicide song “Dream Baby Dream.”  The video was edited by Thom Zimny and shot by Chris Hilson. The audio was produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen and mixed by Bob Clearmountain.

@kelerawalker7771

Very nice song.....

@jkbraves10

What a great video and song!!

@jimdawson4330

this guy walks on water well close enough

@marysgarci8822

Grande boss 

@xitovilanova

bruce & the E street band. the music of my life

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@Oxman2481961

I can't get further than 30 seconds into the song without tearing up, no matter how many times I watch it, no matter how happy I am when I start watching it. I think it is the utter concentration and adorability in the eyes of the fans that does it, plus of course the song - so simple yet so powerful. Reading through lots of the previous comments with not so many in English, it just shows how much of a true international star Bruce and the Band are. Nothing can or will compare now or ever. Please come back to Sydney very very soon Bruce. My 13 year old son loves you plus I have a slight man crush...

@ambjrgtherese4684

Slik har jeg det også. Jeg bare elsker den sangen og er så glad for at jeg skal få oppleve Bruce og gjengen i Bergen Norge i juli 2023. Håper bare at han og gjengen holder seg friske for dette er nok siste anledingen jeg har .🥰🥰🥰

@flynow5614

I was inline to meet Bruce and the guy behind me was the POPE.

@lotfilassoued1215

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are still people who feel the same deep and sincere emotions that I feel when I listen to this song.

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