Dream of You
Caroline Glaser Lyrics


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I never thought I'd live a life this way
Life on the go, livin' day to day
I'm never home
I never thought I'd live a life this way
Life on the go, livin' day to day
I'm never home
I miss the way you say my name
When the world's filled with uncertainty
You are the piece that fits so perfectly
What would I do
Without your lovin' heart
Let me tell you

I only write to keep my thoughts in view
I only sing when I've got bad news
I only run to fill my tennis shoes
& I only sleep to dream of you

When the stars like a mile away
I close my eyes and dream your here with me
Oh what I would do
To have you in my arms again

I only write to keep my thoughts in view
I only sing when I've got bad news




I only run to fill my tennis shoes
& I only sleep to dream of you

Overall Meaning

The song Dream of You by Caroline Glaser is a heartfelt and intimate expression of longing for a loved one. The lyrics describe a life on the go, with little time to take a breath or spend time at home. In this life of constant movement and change, the singer finds solace in the person they miss so much. This missing becomes the central theme of the song, conveyed in the repetition of the line, “I never thought I’d live a life this way/Life on the go, livin’ day to day/I’m never home/I miss the way you say my name.”


The second verse of the song communicates the singer’s deep connection to the person they miss. In a world full of uncertainty, they are the one constant, the piece that fits perfectly. The line, “What would I do/Without your lovin’ heart” conveys the singer’s dependence on and appreciation for their loved one. The chorus returns to the singer’s longing for the person they miss, using vivid imagery to describe the act of dreaming of them at night.


Overall, Dream of You is a moving and honest depiction of love, longing, and the way that one person can become the anchor in a life full of change and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I never thought I'd live a life this way
Living life on the go and day to day has become her unexpected reality.


Life on the go, livin' day to day
Her life is constantly on the move without any certainty of what the next day may bring.


I'm never home
Being out and about has taken away her sense of home and stability.


I miss the way you say my name
Amidst all the chaos and uncertainty, she yearns for the comfort and familiarity of those she loves.


When the world's filled with uncertainty
The world can be a scary and unpredictable place sometimes.


You are the piece that fits so perfectly
Despite all the chaos, the love and presence of significant others fills a void and brings stability.


What would I do Without your lovin' heart
Without love and support, her life would feel empty and incomplete.


Let me tell you
She wants to express the importance of love and support in her life.


I only write to keep my thoughts in view
Writing helps to organize and make sense of her thoughts and emotions.


I only sing when I've got bad news
Singing is a form of release and expression during times of struggle.


I only run to fill my tennis shoes
Running helps to clear her mind and provide a sense of purpose.


& I only sleep to dream of you
Dreaming of loved ones provides comfort and solace in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.


When the stars like a mile away
Distance can make it feel like loved ones are unreachable.


I close my eyes and dream your here with me
Dreaming of loved ones can be a source of comfort and closeness despite physical distance.


Oh what I would do To have you in my arms again
Being physically together with loved ones is a deeply cherished desire.




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Comments from YouTube:

random fandon

I absolutely adore your voice! Amazing song btw <33333

Maul547

Love this song! So great.

ArikaSince1991

Very nice! You're so talented!

Jamey Lynch

Absolutely love this song . Great job

kev2990

Love your voice .........thanks for sharing your new songs  : ))

Alakazam Jackass

Keep it up girl, you're doing spectacular 

Natatat At

Simply beautiful.

Mour Bonaventure

Awesome, wish these were on Pandora!

Katherine Price

She is. I have her on mine

Paula Dimaano

I really love this song, Caroline! Gaaaaaaaaaaaah. Thanks,

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