Dreaming
Chris Stein/Debbie Harry Lyrics


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When I met you in the restaurant you could tell I was no debutante.
You asked me what's my pleasure, "A movie or a measure"?
I'll have a cup of tea and tell you of my dreamin'
Dreamin' is free.
Dreamin', dreaming is free.

I don't want to live on charity.
Pleasure's real or is it fantasy?
Reel to reel is living verite.
People stop and stare at me, we just walk on by
We just keep on dreamin'.

Beat feet, walking a two-mile.
Meet me, meet me at the turnstile.
I never met him, I'll never forget him.
Dream dream, even for a little while.
Dream dream, filling up an idle hour.
Fade away, radiate.

I sit by and watch the river flow.
I sit by and watch the traffic go.
Imagine something of your very own, something you can have and hold.
I'd build a road in gold just to have some dreamin'.
Dreamin' is free.
Dreamin', dreamin' is free.





Dreamin', dreamin' is free.
Dreamin', dreamin' is free.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dreaming" by Chris Stein and Debbie Harry captivate the audience with a dreamy and reflective tone. The lyrics illustrate two people meeting in a restaurant and engaging in a conversation where Harry expresses her desire to just have a cup of tea and share her dreams with her companion. She goes on to express her desire to be self-reliant and not rely on charity. While society may stare at her and question her choices, Harry and her companion continue to dream and move towards their goals, even if it's just for a little while. The lyrics capture the essence of escapism and self-preservation as Harry seeks comfort in her dreams, imagining a reality that she can call her own.


Line by Line Meaning

When I met you in the restaurant you could tell I was no debutante.
When we first met, you could tell I wasn't a naive or inexperienced person.


You asked me what's my pleasure, "A movie or a measure"?
You asked me what I'd like to do for fun, whether it's watching a movie or having a drink.


I'll have a cup of tea and tell you of my dreamin'
I'd like to have a cup of tea and share with you the dreams I have.


Dreamin' is free.
Having dreams doesn't cost anything.


Dreamin', dreaming is free.
Having dreams doesn't cost anything.


I don't want to live on charity.
I don't want to depend on the help of others.


Pleasure's real or is it fantasy?
I wonder if what I find pleasurable is something tangible and real or just a product of my imagination.


Reel to reel is living verite.
Capturing real-life situations on film is a form of living truthfully.


People stop and stare at me, we just walk on by.
People stare at us, but we just keep moving forward.


We just keep on dreamin'.
We continue to have our dreams.


Beat feet, walking a two-mile.
We're moving quickly, walking two miles.


Meet me, meet me at the turnstile.
Meet me by the entrance.


I never met him, I'll never forget him.
I never knew him, but I'll always remember him.


Dream dream, even for a little while.
Keep dreaming, even if it's just for a short time.


Dream dream, filling up an idle hour.
Dreaming can fill up an hour of idle time.


Fade away, radiate.
Disappear slowly, emitting rays of light.


I sit by and watch the river flow.
I sit and observe the movement of the river.


I sit by and watch the traffic go.
I sit and observe the traffic passing by.


Imagine something of your very own, something you can have and hold.
Think of something that's uniquely yours, something you can physically possess.


I'd build a road in gold just to have some dreamin'.
I'd go to great lengths, even building a road of gold, to preserve my ability to dream.


Dreamin' is free.
Having dreams doesn't cost anything.


Dreamin', dreamin' is free.
Having dreams doesn't cost anything.


Dreamin', dreamin' is free.
Having dreams doesn't cost anything.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris Stein, Deborah Harry

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@StevenParrisWard

Clem's drumming on that song is astonishing. Timeless.

@akatripclaymore.9679

Fast....

@brianezell5790

By technical standards, he over drummed on this song. I don’t mind at all. I love it.

@GN-jn1ty

@@brianezell5790 It was their job to keep up with him ;P - Just thinking about the amount of cocaine that snorted in that building that night is terrifying.

@TheMusicalElitist

@@brianezell5790 Yeah, he admitted that though and they kept it.

Stop trolling, cretin.

@blueXRPdynamite.

Incredible, such talent.

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@richardmccluskey4588

I almost forgot how beautiful and talented she was. What a rock n roll /punk rock treasure!

@robertferguson533

Timeless

@harrylime8412

Truly great bone structure.

@chekz3520

I'd smash

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