I'll See You In My Dreams
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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The road is long and seeming without end
The days go on, I remember you my friend
And though you're gone and my heart's been emptied it seems
I'll see you in my dreams

I got your guitar here by the bed
All your favorite records and all the books that you read
And though my soul feels like it's been split at the seams
I'll see you in my dreams

I'll see you in my dreams
When all our summers have come to an end
I'll see you in my dreams
We'll meet and live and laugh again
I'll see you in my dreams
Yeah, up around the river bend
For death is not the end
And I'll see you in my dreams

I'll see you in my dreams
When all our summers have come to an end
I'll see you in my dreams
We'll meet and live and laugh again
I'll see you in my dreams
Yeah, up around the river bend
For death is not the end
And I'll see you in my dreams
(See) you in my
See you in my dreams

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And I'll see you in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's song "I'll See You In My Dreams" evoke a sense of loss, heartbreak and longing. The singer is reminiscing about a friend who has passed away, and despite the emptiness that he feels, he finds solace in the idea that he will meet his friend again in his dreams. The theme of the song is the endurance of love and friendship beyond the physical realm.


The phrase "the road is long and seeming without end" refers to the journey of life, which often feels endless and without purpose. The days go on, but the singer cannot forget the friend who has left him behind. He feels empty, as if a part of him has gone missing, but he knows that he will see his friend again in his dreams. The imagery of the guitar and records by the bed, the books that the friend read, highlight the fact that the friendship was deep and meaningful, and the loss is keenly felt.


The chorus of the song repeats the message that despite death being a part of life, it is not the end. The singer believes that he will meet his friend again, and they will live, love, and laugh as they did before. The song provides some comfort to those who have lost someone, reminding them that even though they can't physically see their loved ones, they can still hold them close in their hearts and minds.


Line by Line Meaning

The road is long and seeming without end
The journey of life feels never-ending and difficult.


The days go on, I remember you my friend
Time keeps moving forward, but I think of you often and miss you dearly.


And though you're gone
Even though you are no longer alive.


And my heart's been emptied it seems
It feels as though my heart has been emptied since you passed away.


I'll see you in my dreams
I will remember and think of you while I dream.


I got you guitar here by the bed
I keep your guitar by my bed as a reminder of you.


All your favorite records
I still have all of your favorite vinyl albums.


And all the books that you read
Your books are still on the shelves, untouched and unchanged.


And though my soul feels like It's been split at the seams
Even though I feel broken and split apart after your death.


I'll see you in my dreams
I will still remember and think of you while I dream.


I'll see you in my dreams When all the summers have come to an end
I will remember and see you again when my life has come to an end.


We'll meet and live and love again
We will see each other in the afterlife and continue to experience joy and love.


Yeah, up around the river bend
We will reunite in a peaceful, beautiful place.


For death is not the end
Death is not the end of our connection and love for each other.


And I'll see you in my dreams
I will still remember and think of you while I dream.


(See) You in my dreams
I will see and remember you while I dream.


See you in my dreams
I will remember you and keep your memory alive in my dreams.


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And I'll see you in my dreams
I will remember and think of you while I dream.




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Written by: Bruce Springsteen

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@AllianceB95

Sir Springsteen,

Making a song to honour a member anyone can do that... Buuut you and the E-Street members made it a true from the heart song with a happy uplifting note!
Sir Gudinski would have been in tears if he'd knew... Tears of Happyness and Joy.

What a fantastic track!

Greetz from the Netherlands
Bjorn



@paulchisholm3305

Saw Bruce play this at Murrayfield, Scotland 30th May 2023.

Hits home as we are all getting older and life seems to be speeding up year on year.

Add to the mix the loved one's that have passed on over the years and you realise that our time here on earth is only fleeting and ebbing away.

Try to savour the good moments and I hope you have plenty to look back on. May the good outweigh the regret!

Thanks Bruce, you have been essential company for this journey ❤



All comments from YouTube:

@normasmith937

This man just gets better with age.❤. What a song.❤

@pegkuratko7813

Beautiful Man💟

@magnusydhag035

It’s one of his best ❤ And there’s a LOT to choose from 😊

@pegkuratko7813

My Beautiful Mom I will see You in Heaven 😘

@emilb6252

To je bourak už se těším až v květnu dorazí do CZ Prahy 😂

@blazyog

The only thing me and my father ever bonded over was Bruce.... he took me to see my first and only Bruce concert. My dad died in a tragic car wreck last year and this song truly hits home.

@fkthedemlibscum7026

It's good you bonded at least over something.... Just too bad it was over that Dem/Lib Bruce guy... I personally despise that Bruce thing, especially because he's a D/L, and also, Bruce claims to be "FOR THE WORKING MAN, yet he charges outrageous prices up to a couple thousand for his concerts (that's what the media said), but your reasons for bonding with your dad don't have to line up with others.... What matter is, despite anything, is that you bonded with your dad.... Not sure what he did wrong, and that's surely private, so no worries..... My dad died in 1990 @ only 49 years old because he was a heavy smoker & major drinker, so he did it to himself.=== He & I never bonded with zero relationship, but I'm good because I have a wonderful mother and fine brothers & sisters, and everyone else in my family is great.

@sallyh.2695

Sorry for your tragic loss 💔 hold your memories high 🤗

@alejandronavarro512

Un abrazo fraterno.

@tigerwilson323

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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