Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
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Diana Krall Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Say "nightie 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 longin' to linger 'till dawn, dear
Just sayin' this
Sweet dreams til 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 fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longin' to linger 'till dawn, dear
Just sayin' this
Sweet dreams til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
The song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Diana Krall, a cover of the classic jazz standard, is an enchanting ballad about love and dreams. The lyrics paint a picture of a night under a starry sky, with the singer hoping their lover dreams of them as they drift off to sleep. The opening lyrics, "Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you,'" evoke a sense of romanticism and peacefulness. The mention of birds singing in the sycamore trees further adds to the imagery of a serene and idyllic setting.
Throughout the song, the singer pleads with their lover to dream of them while they are apart, asking them to say "nightie night" and kiss them before they go to sleep. The lines "Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear" express the singer's deep yearning for their lover's touch, hoping to prolong their time together through their dreams. The final lyrics, "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," are a gentle reminder to their lover to seek comfort in their dreams and hold them close even when they are apart.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope and longing, capturing the essence of a love that transcends distance and time. It is a beautiful interpretation of the classic standard and showcases Diana Krall's talent as a jazz vocalist.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shinin' bright above you
The stars in the sky are bright, and they seem to be overlooking the person to whom the song is addressed.
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The gentle breeze at night sounds like it's whispering 'I love you' to the person listening, conveying a sense of affection in the air.
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Amidst the peaceful night, the chirping of the birds on the trees is the only sound, adding to the serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Dream a little dream of me
The singer urges the person listening to dream or imagine themselves together with her in a cozy, loving environment, possibly in a romantic or platonic manner.
Say "nightie night" and kiss me
With the day ending, the singer wants a goodnight kiss and to be held, anticipating a positive response from the listener.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
The singer requests the listener to hold them in their arms tightly, expressing how much they will miss each other if they are apart.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
In the absence of the listener, the singer is feeling lonely and sad.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
As the night comes to a close, and the stars become less visible, the singer wants to prolong this moment and stay a little longer with the person listening.
Still craving your kiss
The singer is still yearning for a kiss from the listener, indicating their desire to be intimate with them.
I'm longin' to linger 'till dawn, dear
The singer wishes to be in the company of the listener until the early hours of the morning, extending their time together.
Just sayin' this
The singer subtly states their desires to the listener, hoping they understand what they mean.
Sweet dreams til sunbeams find you
The singer wishes the listener pleasant dreams until the sunrays come to wake them up in the morning.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
The singer hopes the listener will have sweet dreams that will make them forget all their worries, guaranteeing that they wake up happy.
But in your dreams, whatever they be
The singer is assuring the listener that they will be present in their dreams, no matter what they may be.
Dream a little dream of me
The singer concludes the song with the same line as in the beginning, urging the listener to dream of them again before drifting off to sleep.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Isabella ruiz
En un día ajetreado, bien vale la pena tomarnos un descanso y disfrutar a esta melodiosa y exquisita voz, su piano y músicos que le acompania.
geoff parrott
I am listening to your new album, Diana, outside in the West Australian evening, Venus in the sky, a glass of wine and my dogs are listening as well.
Thank you so much, keep on keeping on.
Geoff Parrott
Stephanie C h
Her voice is so mesmerizing, mellow and so sweet... my heart is melted ❤❤
Jameson Capela
fantástica, simplesmente.
Ricardo Alejandro Rafael
Cuanta dulzura,no conocía esta canción!
kanoamy
Toujours aussi envoutant!!!
astrid heli Roemer
SOOOOO GOOD. DREAM ALBUM.
DANIEL NORBERTO DIAZ
Sublime!!!
GEORGE DE BRUYNS
DREAM DIANA YOU KEEP ME AWAKE WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT.GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU
Romana Sever
Obojila ju je do neprepoznatljivosti..zato mi se sviđa..svira i pjeva na svjojstven način..