All I Have To Do Is Dream
Chamberlain Richard Lyrics
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Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I feel blue in the night
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
FADE
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The song "All I Have to Do Is Dream" by the Everly Brothers was written by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant in 1958. The song is a romantic ballad that tells of a longing for a loved one who is not physically present. The lyrics express the singer's desire to have the object of their affection in their arms, to taste their lips of wine anytime, day or night. The singer explains that whenever they want this person, all they have to do is dream about them.
The repetition of the word "dream" throughout the song evokes a sense of longing and wistfulness. The singer is not able to have the person they want in reality, so they resort to dreaming about them instead. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the singer's dreams are an escape. They are able to forget their troubles and immerse themselves in a dream world where they can have the person they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Repeating the word dream to create a dreamy atmosphere and imply that the song is about dreaming.
When I want you in my arms
When I long to hold you close to me.
When I want you and all your charms
When I long to have all of your attractive qualities close to me.
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Whenever I need to be with you, I can simply dream about it.
When I feel blue in the night
When I feel sad or depressed at night.
And I need you to hold me tight
And I need you to embrace me tightly.
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
I can imagine being with you, kissing you and enjoying the sweet taste of your lips.
Anytime night or day
At any time of the day or night.
Only trouble is, gee whiz
The only problem is, oh my goodness.
I'm dreamin' my life away
I am living my life in a dream world, imagining being with you instead of actually being with you.
I need you so that I could die
I need you so much that I feel as if I could die without you.
I love you so and that is why
I love you so much, and that is why I need you with me always.
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Repeating the word dream to reinforce the dreamy atmosphere and the theme of dreaming.
FADE
The music slowly fades out.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wayne Powers
I had this record when I was a teen . I almost wore it out from playing it over and over . I think he sang this song really nice .
Barbara Moran
Never knew Richard Chamberlin sang this .Back up singers are fabulous
Jim Hilliker
He's got a good voice and the looks. I was only 8 in 1963. I was the oldest, no older sisters...So I had no clue as to how teenage girls felt about Richard. .I remember hearing the song on the radio and my mother watched the TV show, which was on past my bedtime. Overall, I like the record.
João Takanori jamjao
I used to watch DR KILDARE (1961) : my family didn't have a tv set...our neighbours did ....RICHARD, ALWAYS GORGEOUS!!!
Raymond Malcuit
Richard Chamberlains Version Of This Song Went To Number 14 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1963.
Kennneth Treistman
This song had me thinking, that Richard could have done The Beatles’ Yes It Is just as good as this one and basically almost the same arrangement. And would have been in the same key as this one.
Kennneth Treistman
Chad And Jeremy should have attempted this song too!
Tom Dockery
He just turned 89.
Wilt Chamberlain was dead at 63.
DIETER Theuder
Er singt genau wie Pat Boone!!
Marryann Lamb
Great thanks