Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
Long Ago
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Just one look and then I knew
(Him, with her humming along)
That all I longed for long ago
Was you
The lyrics to Dave Brubeck's song Long Ago depict a dream that has finally come true. The first verse talks about how long ago the dream was dreamed and how it is now a reality. The second verse talks about how it feels now that the dream has come true, with chills running up and down the spine and a sense of ownership over the dream. The final line emphasizes that the dream was all about one person, and that person is now in the dreamer's life.
The theme of Long Ago is about the power of dreams becoming reality. It shows the longing and desire for something that is out of reach, but ultimately attainable with patience and perseverance. The significance of the dream is what drives the dreamer to push forward and to finally achieve their goal. The song is simple and sweet, just like the dream that comes true.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago and far away
In the distant past, far beyond our current location
I dreamed a dream one day
I had a vision of something that seemed impossible at the time
And now that dream is here beside me
That vision is now a reality, standing next to me
Long the skies were overcast
The sky was often dreary and gray
But now the clouds have passed
But now, the gloom has lifted and the future is bright
You're here at last
The person I've been waiting for has finally arrived
Chills run up and down my spine
I am overcome with intense feelings of excitement and anticipation
Aladdin's lamp is mine
I feel as though I have a magical power that can grant my desires
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
My vision was not impossible, it became a reality
Just one look and then I knew
With a single glance, I understood
That all I longed for long ago was you
Everything I hoped for in the past, was fulfilled by your arrival
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern
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