Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Charlie Shaffer Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
The song Dream a Little Dream of Me by Mama Cass Elliot and The Mamas & The Papas member John Sebastian, also known as Papa John in this song, is a sweet lullaby that can be interpreted as a message from a lover to their significant other. The opening lines set the scene for a romantic night where they are surrounded by nature and the peaceful ambiance that it provides. The night breeze seems to whisper "I love you" which could be interpreted as the person's partner expressing their love to them.
The lyrics describe the singer's longing for their partner's affection as they tell them to hold them tight, tell them they'll miss them, and dream of them. They show their vulnerability when they say "I'm alone and blue as can be" which could suggest that they are going through a hard time and need their partner's comfort. The repetition of the phrase "dream a little dream of me" reinforces the notion that the singer wants to be in their partner's thoughts even when they're not physically present.
The second part of the song reflects the singer's desire to be with their significant other for a longer period of time. They are willing to linger until dawn just to enjoy more time together. The last stanza serves as a farewell to their loved one for the night, wishing them sweet dreams that leave all worries behind and urging them to dream of the singer.
Overall, the song conveys a romantic message of love and longing, with the lyrics being a conversation between the singer and their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The night sky is illuminated by the bright and beautiful stars above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The gentle wind at night appears to carry a message of love, softly whispering in your ear
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The songs of the birds sitting in the sycamore tree yield an enchanting melody
Dream a little dream of me
Fall asleep and let me be a part of your sweet dreams
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Say goodnight and give me a loving kiss
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Embrace me tightly and promise to think of me while we're apart
While I'm alone and blue as can be
I feel lonely, sad and depressed in my solitude
Dream a little dream of me
Find solace in your dreams with me by your side
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
The stars are disappearing, yet I am still holding on to the memories of our time together
Still craving your kiss
I long for your affectionate kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I wish to remain with you until the morning light
Just saying this
I am merely expressing my true feelings to you
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
May you have peaceful and pleasant dreams until the arrival of the morning sunlight
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams be free of all the problems and worries that afflict you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Regardless of what kind of dreams you have
Dream a little dream of me
I want to be a part of your dreams, even if it is just a little dream
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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