She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
All I Have To Do Is Dream / A Summer Song
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you
All I have to do
Is Dream... Dream Dream Dream
When I feel blue
In the night
To hold me tight
Whenever I want you
All I have to do
Is Dream... Dream Dream Dream
Of trees
Swayin' in the summer breeze
Showin' off the silver leaves
As we waltz by
Soft kisses on a summers day
Laughin' all our cares away
Just you and I
I can make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Any time, night or day
Only trouble is
Gee Whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
Oh 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 Dream... Dream Dream Dream
Dream
I can make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Any time, night or day
Only trouble is
Gee Whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
And when the rain
Beats against my window pane
I think of summer days again
And Dream of you
And Dream of you
And Dream of you
And Dream of you
(Mr Sandman, send me a dream)
And Dream of you
(Mr Sandman, send me a dream)
And Dream of you
(Mr Sandman, send me a dream)
The song All I Have To Do Is Dream / A Summer Song by Christine Lavin is a love ballad that talks about the longing for a loved one. It starts with the singer describing how all they have to do to have their loved one in their arms is to dream. The lyrics evoke the joy of being with the person they love and how it takes away their sadness. They then move on to talk about the joys of summer, with the imagery of trees swaying in the breeze, silver leaves shining, and soft kisses on a summer's day. The singer reiterates their love for the person and how it makes them feel alive. The song ends with an echo of the first verse emphasizing the repetitive nature of dreaming and hoping for their loved one’s company.
The lyrics of the song take the listener through the journey of the singer's dreams, from the sense of loss and heartbreak to the hope and love that comes through in the end. The song does not have complex lyrics, but rather a simple message of longing that is universal to all. The song's lyrics have also been interpreted as a metaphor for the escapism provided by dreaming, allowing a person to slip away from their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
When I want you in my arms
When I long for your embrace
When I want you and all your charms
When I desire all of your attractive qualities
Whenever I want you
Every time I crave your presence
All I have to do
The only thing required of me
Is Dream... Dream Dream Dream
Is to dream about you repeatedly
When I feel blue
When I am sad
In the night
During the nighttime hours
When I need you
When I require your support
To hold me tight
To embrace me closely
Of trees
About trees
Swayin' in the summer breeze
Moving back and forth in the warm summer wind
Showin' off the silver leaves
Displaying the shiny foliage
As we waltz by
While we gracefully move past them
Soft kisses on a summers day
Gentle kisses on a beautiful summer day
Laughin' all our cares away
Laughing so hard that we forget all our concerns
Just you and I
Only the two of us
I can make you mine
I have the ability to make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Savor the satisfaction of your kiss
Any time, night or day
At any time, whether it's daytime or nighttime
Only trouble is
The only problem is
Gee Whiz
An exclamation of surprise or disappointment
I'm dreamin' my life away
I am spending my life dreaming about you
Oh I need you so
I require you intensely
That I could die
To the point where I feel as though I could perish
I love you so
I love you deeply
And that is why
That is the reason
Whenever I want you
Each time I desire you
All I have to do
The only thing I need to do
Is Dream... Dream Dream Dream
Is to dream about you repeatedly
And when the rain
And during times of precipitation
Beats against my window pane
When the water droplets hit my window frame
I think of summer days again
I reminisce about past summer days
And Dream of you
And imagine dreaming about you
Mr Sandman, send me a dream
A request for Mr. Sandman to send a dream
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT
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