My Dream
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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When I build my home,
That I shall have some day;
It'll be like I want it
Oh - and I mean that in every way.

I have yet to see any
That would cope with the style -
Of the house that I dream of;
That I'll build after a while.

The roof of it will have peak lines,
And contours that dip;
And form shadowy eaves,
Where the little raindrops can drip.

... That sweet pitter patter,
Of raindrops at play -
Is such a beautiful sound
On a quiet gloomy day.

You know, when the wind is high,
And the storm gods race,
And I'll be snugged up
By my fire-place.

Maybe feeding my little dog,
Or playing with my little cat.
But unconsciously yearning,
And wonderin' where you're at.

But when the meadow is shadowed
By that old sinking sun;
And the roses are bowing
For the dew drops to come;

At my old upright piano,
With pure ivory keys,
I'll just plunk out some vibrations
Of whatever I please.

Sometimes it'll be classics,
Sometimes lullabies;
But mostly rock n' roll
- that I'll surely improvise.

And with my favourite guitar,
I'll be just strummin' away
And bidding goodbye,
To another beautiful day.

A portrait of my angel,
That I love most of all -
I'll have painted from a snapshot
Onto my bedroom wall.

Where the suns warm rays,
And the moon's cold beam
Will cast her reflection,
As I lay there and dream.

You know, I can't deny
- but it makes me so sad,
When I think that I've lost
All that I could have had.

It was best for her -
And I guess I, I know;
That she measured my love -
And then asked me to go.

Then Finally my house,
I will have it complete.
And I'll take up a smoke,
Sitting by the window sill.

And I'll read my many books
That I'll have in my bachelors nest;
While the sun goes drooping
- down in the west.

And I'll feel that gold,
Warm light on my face;
And then I'll start trippin'
To some far off place.

That through all of my travels,
I must have missed somewhere -
A place that I might find
My angel someday.

And I'll leave all that I have
To the gods, up above;
And go spend my life searching
For the angel, that I love.

For all of my dreams,
Would be but a souvenir;




Compared to the one
That I love so dear.

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song "My Dream" is about the singer's aspirations for his home and his dream partner. The lyrics are filled with vivid descriptions of how the house would look like, the sounds, and feelings he would experience in the different parts of the house. He talks about how the roof of his house would be designed to form shadowy eaves where raindrops can drip in a sweet patter, a sound he enjoys during the quiet gloomy days. The singer shares his desire to spend time in front of the fireplace with his pet dog or cat, yearning unconsciously for his dream partner who he wonders where she is. He goes into depth about the music he would play on his piano or with his favourite guitar.


Chuck Berry's character, in the song, laments that he may have missed finding his dream girl but he is willing to leave all that he has to the gods above to search for her, as she is the only thing he cherished the most. The character is deeply passionate, and the song paints a picture of the kind of home he would love to have, the music he would play, and the dreams he had for his love life.


Line by Line Meaning

When I build my home,
I have a dream of building my own home someday.


That I shall have some day;
It’s a dream that I hope to make a reality someday.


It'll be like I want it
I want my home to look exactly how I picture it in my mind.


Oh - and I mean that in every way.
I am very particular about how my home should turn out, and it should reflect my personality.


I have yet to see any
I haven’t seen any homes that match my creative vision.


That would cope with the style -
I haven’t found any houses that would meet the design I have in mind.


Of the house that I dream of;
I have a clear mental image of the house that I want to build.


That I'll build after a while.
I’m determined to build this dream house of mine someday.


The roof of it will have peak lines,
My dream home will have a peaked roof with stylish contours.


And contours that dip;
The roof will have curves and edges that enhance its appearance.


And form shadowy eaves,
The roof overhang will provide shade and shelter to the walls and windows below.


Where the little raindrops can drip.
The rain falling on my roof will create a rhythmic sound that I find pleasant.


... That sweet pitter patter,
The sound of raindrops falling is soothing and enjoyable.


Of raindrops at play -
To me, the sound of raindrops falling on the roof sounds like a playful melody.


Is such a beautiful sound
I find the sound of raindrops falling on my roof to be a beautiful and calming sound.


On a quiet gloomy day.
Rain accompanied by a cloudy sky and a lack of noise makes for a peaceful day.


You know, when the wind is high,
When the wind is strong, and the atmosphere is eerie.


And the storm gods race,
When there's a storm, and the power of nature seems almost divine.


And I'll be snugged up
I will try to create a cozy and comfy home.


By my fire-place.
I plan to have a warm fireplace to cuddle next to on cold days.


Maybe feeding my little dog,
I will have a dog to keep me company and give me unconditional love.


Or playing with my little cat.
I will have a cat to play with and cuddle when I need comfort.


But unconsciously yearning,
While going about my daily routine, I'll be yearning for someone who is not there.


And wonderin' where you're at.
I’ll wonder and worry about where my loved one might be and what she’s doing.


But when the meadow is shadowed
As the sunlight fades and grows soft at magic hour.


By that old sinking sun;
As the sun sets, casting long shadows across the field.


And the roses are bowing
As the petals of the roses droop and bow down towards the earth.


For the dew drops to come;
Waiting for the dew drops to form and glisten overnight.


At my old upright piano,
I will have an aged but well-loved upright piano sitting in my living room.


With pure ivory keys,
The piano will have high-quality ivory keys that look beautiful and create enchanting music.


I'll just plunk out some vibrations
I will play the piano and create vibrations that I find satisfying and joyful.


Of whatever I please.
I’ll play anything that comes to my mind, depending on my mood and feelings at that moment.


Sometimes it'll be classics,
I’ll enjoy playing classical music pieces that I have mastered and enjoy listening to.


Sometimes lullabies;
I’ll play soft and gentle tunes that help me relax and fall asleep.


But mostly rock n' roll
I'm a true rock and roll fan, and I will play that genre most of the time.


- that I'll surely improvise.
I’ll create my rock n’ roll sound and try out my own musical notes and variations.


And with my favourite guitar,
I will have a beloved and well-played guitar that I cherish.


I'll be just strummin' away
I want to play the guitar and feel transported to another, happier place.


And bidding goodbye,
With my guitar notes and melodies, I’ll say goodbye to another day.


To another beautiful day.
I’m grateful for another day of adventures and pursuits, and I honour it with my music.


A portrait of my angel,
I have a woman that I love and cherish beyond everything and everyone – I call her “my angel”.


That I love most of all -
She’s the most important person in my life, and I love her more than anything else.


I'll have painted from a snapshot
I will have a painting of her created from a photo that I hold dear.


Onto my bedroom wall.
I’ll hang the portrait on my bedroom wall because that’s where I feel closest to her.


Where the suns warm rays,
The sun’s warm rays will reflect onto the painting, creating an aura of her beauty and brilliance.


And the moon's cold beam
The moon’s beams will also reflect her painting and create a unique mystical atmosphere.


Will cast her reflection,
I'll feel like she's with me all the time, even when she's not physically present.


As I lay there and dream.
As I fall asleep, I’ll feel beside me even when she’s away.


You know, I can't deny
It’s hard for me to admit that the relationship is gone, and still I can't shake the pain.


- but it makes me so sad,
Despite my desire to forget the pain, it still hurts to remember and regret.


When I think that I've lost
The fact that I've lost her lingers in my mind and affects me constantly.


All that I could have had.
I mourn my loss and regret the possibilities that could have been but were never realized.


It was best for her -
I understand that leaving was what was right for her, even though it hurt me.


And I guess I, I know;
I accept her decision, and I understand her perspective.


That she measured my love -
She chose to let go of me because I didn't match her level of expectations or desires.


And then asked me to go.
I feel sad and helpless as she leaves and walks away from me.


Then Finally my house,
I’ll finish building my dream home at last.


I will have it complete.
My dream house will become a reality, and I’ll feel the satisfaction of its completion.


And I'll take up a smoke,
I’ll smoke a cigarette while reflecting on the journey that led me here.


Sitting by the window sill.
I’ll sit by the window, smoking and looking out at the world.


And I'll read my many books
I have a collection of books that I want to read in my new home.


That I'll have in my bachelors nest;
My home will have a bachelor-like level of tidiness and organization, and it will feature my unique creativity and personality.


While the sun goes drooping
As the sun begins to set and the sky begins to darken.


- down in the west.
I’ll watch the sunset and feel grateful for my life’s journey so far.


And I'll feel that gold,
I’ll feel the warm and golden shade that the setting sun projects onto my surroundings.


Warm light on my face;
I’ll feel the warmth radiate across my face and skin.


And then I'll start trippin'
I’ll slip into a dream-like state as I meditate on my thoughts and desires.


To some far off place.
I’ll imagine my life and my future and mentally escape the present moment.


That through all of my travels,
Through every twist and turn that my journey takes, I know one thing for sure.


I must have missed somewhere -
There’s a possibility that I may find my angel somewhere I have yet to look.


A place that I might find
I may find her where I least expect her to be.


My angel someday.
Hope never dies, and I still believe that I may meet her again.


And I'll leave all that I have
I’ll be willing to leave everything behind to pursue my angel.


To the gods, up above;
I’ll leave my fate in the hands of a higher power.


And go spend my life searching
I’ll explorer everywhere I can, in the hopes of finding the one I love.


For the angel, that I love.
I want to find her more than anything else, and I will keep searching until I do.


For all of my dreams,
My dreams for my home and my life.


Would be but a souvenir;
All of this wouldn't matter if I couldn't experience it with the one I love.


Compared to the one
That one person that I love – my angel.


That I love so dear.
My feelings for her are much more significant than anything I could ever accomplish alone.




Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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Jack


on Little Marie (Alternate)

Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie

It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.

I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all


Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.

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