Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Count Basie & Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Say nighty-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 shining up above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
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
Yes, dream a little dream of me
The song 'Dream a Little Dream of Me' sung by Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald is a beautiful love ballad that urges someone to dream of their loved one. The song begins by talking about the stars shining bright above the person, while the night breezes whisper "I love you." The birds singing in the sycamore trees creates a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. This makes the singer request the person to "dream a little dream of me" as a way to wish for their love.
The second verse focuses more on the singer's emotions. The singer wants the person to hold them tight and tell them they will be missed while they are away. The singer is blue and lonely, emphasizing just how much they need their loved one to think of them while they are away. Even when the stars fade away, the singer lingers on, craving the other’s embrace. The song ends by wishing for sweet dreams that leave all worries behind. The singer requests the person, once again, to "dream a little dream of me."
In conclusion, the song 'Dream a Little Dream of Me' is an emotive love ballad that captures how much someone can crave to be loved and thought of. The lyrics create a serene, romantic atmosphere, which draws the listener’s attention to the power of love that holds the singer captive. The song’s slow tempo and Ella Fitzgerald's compelling voice make it a perfect ballad for romantic moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
Look up and see the bright stars shining above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Feel the cool night breeze passing by and hear it whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
Hear the birds singing their beautiful songs in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Close your eyes and dream of me, letting me enter your thoughts and imagination
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Say goodnight to me, give me a kiss, and show me your affection
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Wrap your arms around me tightly and promise that you'll miss me when we're apart
While I'm alone and blue as can be
I'll be feeling very lonely and depressed while I'm on my own
Dream a little dream of me
But if you dream of me, even for a little bit, that'll make me feel better
Stars fading but I linger on dear
Although the stars are fading away in the sky, I'm still here waiting for you
Still craving your kiss
I'm still yearning for your sweet kiss on my lips
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
I wish I could stay with you all night until the sun rises in the morning
Just saying this
I just want to express my feelings to you
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Wish you nice dreams until the sunshine comes and wakes you up
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
Hope your dreams are beautiful and worry-free as you rest
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter what you dream about, I hope I'm a part of them in some way
Dream a little dream of me
So, let yourself dream of me once more before you drift off to sleep
Stars shining up above you
The stars are still shining bright up high, watching over you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The cool night breeze continues to whisper sweet nothings of "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
The birds are still chirping away merrily in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Once again, let yourself dream of me and allow me to be in your thoughts
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
May you have sweet and peaceful dreams until the sunbeams wake you up again
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams be happy and carefree, letting all your worries fade away
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter what your dreams are, I hope they bring you joy and happiness
Dream a little dream of me
Lastly, before you finally drift off to sleep, dream of me one more time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FABIAN ANDRE, GUS KAHN, WILBUR SCHWANDT
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