Main Title
Chorus; Mary Costa Lyrics


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I know you
I walked with you
Once Upon a dream
I know you

That gleam in your eyes
Is so familiar a gleam
Yet I know it's true
That visions are seldom what they seem

But if I know you
I know what you do
You'll love me at once
The way you did once upon a dream

La da la da la ahahahahah
But if I know you
I know what you do
You'll love me at once

The way you did once upon a dream
I know you
I walked with you
Once Upon a dream

I know you
That gleam in your eyes
Is so familiar a gleam
Yet I know it's true

That visions are seldom what they seem
But if I know you
I know what you do
You'll love me at once





The way you did once upon a dream

Overall Meaning

The Chorus of Mary Costa's song "Main Title" is a beautiful love song that expresses a deep understanding between the singer and her beloved. The first line, "I know you," signifies an intimate knowledge of the person being addressed. This knowledge may arise from shared experiences or a special bond they share. The next line, "I walked with you," further strengthens the idea that the singer and her beloved have a close relationship. The line itself is romantic and creates a sense of nostalgia, suggesting that the pair may have been together before.


The lyrics suggest that the singer and her beloved are meant to be together, and this is reinforced by the line "Once Upon a Dream." The line itself is a nod to fairy tales and suggests the idea that the two individuals are meant to be together, as in a fairy tale. The next line, "That gleam in your eyes," further strengthens this idea by suggesting that there is a clear attraction between the two of them.


However, the singer acknowledges that visions are seldom what they seem. This line suggests that there may be obstacles in the way of their relationship or that things may not be as they seem. Nevertheless, the singer is confident that her beloved will love her at once, just as they did once upon a dream. The repetition of this phrase in the Chorus reinforces the idea that the two individuals are meant to be together, even if there are obstacles in the way.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you
I recognize you as someone I have encountered before.


I walked with you
I have spent time with you in the past.


Once Upon a dream
This encounter took place during a dream.


That gleam in your eyes
The expression in your eyes is familiar.


Is so familiar a gleam
I have seen that same expression before.


Yet I know it's true
Although I recognize the look, I am aware that appearances can be deceiving.


That visions are seldom what they seem
What I see may not necessarily be what is actually happening.


But if I know you
However, if my recognition is accurate,


I know what you do
then I am aware of your behavior.


You'll love me at once
I can anticipate that you will instantly have feelings of love towards me.


The way you did once upon a dream
In the same manner that you expressed affection towards me in a previous dream.


La da la da la ahahahahah
Musical transition.


But if I know you
Reiteration of prior statement about recognition.


I know what you do
Restating familiarity with your behavior.


You'll love me at once
Affirmation of how you will react to me.


The way you did once upon a dream
Reiterating previous prediction of your actions and emotions.




Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, LESLIE BRICUSSE

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