All I Have To Do Is Dream
Denzil & Pat Lyrics

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Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
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

And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream

I can make you mine taste your lip some wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

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, dream, dream

I can make you mine taste your lip some wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

I can make you mine taste your lip some wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want u all I have to do is

Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Denzil & Pat's song All I Have to Do Is Dream speak to the power of dreams and the ability to escape reality through them. The repetition of the word "dream" throughout the song reinforces this idea of the dream world being a sanctuary from the problems of the real world. The lyrics describe how the singer can escape his loneliness and longing for someone by dreaming of them. The opening lines "When I want you in my arms, when I want you and all your charms" show the singer's desire for this person and his willingness to use dreams to fulfill those desires. In the second verse, the lyrics show how his dreams are an escape from his sadness and how he can only find comfort by dreaming of this person.

The lyrics of the chorus are repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the central message that dreaming is a way to feel close to someone even when they are not with you. The lyrics "I can make you mine, taste your lip some wine, anytime night or day" show the singer's fantasies and his desire for intimacy with this person. However, he recognizes the limitations of dreams, as he sings "only trouble is gee whiz, I'm dreamin' my life away." The final verse emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotions, with the lyrics "I need you so that I could die, I love you so and that is why."

Overall, the lyrics to All I Have to Do Is Dream are a bittersweet tribute to the power of dreams to offer consolation and escape, but also a reminder of the limitations and fleetingness of those dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Dream, dream, dream, dream
The singer desires to escape reality and enter the world of dreams.

Dream, dream, dream
The singer repeats the word 'dream' to emphasize its importance.

When I want you in my arms
The singer longs for the embrace of their loved one.

When I want you and all your charms
The singer desires their loved one's unique qualities and characteristics.

Whenever I want you, all I have to do is Dream, dream, dream, dream
The singer believes that they can achieve their desire by simply dreaming.

When I feel blue in the night
The singer feels sad or depressed during nighttime.

And I need you to hold me tight
The singer wishes for the physical comfort and support of their loved one.

I can make you mine taste your lip some wine
The singer desires to have a romantic relationship with their loved one, sharing intimate moments.

Anytime night or day
The singer is available and willing to be with their loved one at any time.

Only trouble is gee whiz
The singer acknowledges that there may be obstacles or challenges to achieving their desire.

I'm dreamin' my life away
The singer recognizes that their excessive desire and fantasy may be limiting their ability to live in reality.

I need you so that I could die
The singer feels that their love for their partner is so strong that they cannot live without them.

I love you so and that is why
The singer's strong affection for their loved one is the reason for their intense desire for them.

Dream, dream, dream, dream Dream, dream, dream
The singer repeats the chorus to emphasize the idea that dreaming is the key to achieving their desire.

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