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Dick Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was one of the most popular American male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His Irish-born mother, Marguerite Haymes (1894-1987), was a well-known vocal coach and instructor. He became the vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood on radio and in many films throughout the forties and fifties.
He never became a United States citizen and avoided military service during World War II by asserting his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Years later (1955), this act of his nearly caused his deportation to Argentina on an unrelated technicality in immigration law. During World War II, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island.
Haymes was married six times and had six children. His most famous marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941-1949) and Rita Hayworth (1953-1955). His daughter Stephanie Haymes was married to Sir Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin
He died in Los Angeles from lung cancer, at the age of 61.
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Dick Haymes Lyrics
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You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
Could there be eyes like yours,
Could there be lips like yours
Could there be smiles like yours,
Honest and truly?
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
Alone and apart out of a dream,
Safe in my heart
You stepped out of a dream
You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
Could there be eyes like yours,
Could there be lips like yours
Could there be smiles like yours,
Honest and truly?
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
And have you all to myself,
Alone and apart out of a dream,
Safe in my heart
The song "You Stepped Out Of A Dream" by Dick Haymes is a romantic ballad about someone being swept away by the presence of their loved one. The opening line of the song, "You stepped out of a dream," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics by implying that the person is so perfect and surreal that they could only exist in a dream. The singer believes that the person is too wonderful to be what they seem, suggesting that they are even better than their outward appearance shows.
The song also touches on the physical features of the loved one, describing their eyes, lips, and smiles as being unique and honest. This use of imagery helps to create a vivid picture of the loved one in the listener's mind. The singer wants to take the loved one away from the crowd and have them all to themselves, emphasizing the importance of their relationship and the desire to be close to their loved one.
The final lines, "Alone and apart out of a dream, safe in my heart," reveal that the singer wants their loved one to be with them forever, both physically and emotionally. The dream-like quality of the person is emphasized throughout the song, and the singer's desire to keep them close reflects this sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
You stepped out of a dream
You appeared suddenly and seem unreal, like a dream becoming a reality.
You are too wonderful to be what you seem!
You are so incredible that you are beyond what one would expect or imagine.
Could there be eyes like yours,
Is it possible that anyone else has eyes as beautiful as yours?
Could there be lips like yours
Is it possible that anyone else has lips as alluring as yours?
Could there be smiles like yours,
Is it possible that anyone else has smiles as genuine and captivating as yours?
Honest and truly?
Are you really as wonderful as you seem, or is it too good to be true?
You stepped out of a cloud
You came out of nowhere, from a place of mystery and wonder.
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
I want to escape with you, just the two of us, away from the distractions and noise of the world.
And have you all to myself,
I want to be with only you, without any other interruptions or distractions.
Alone and apart out of a dream,
Together we are removed from reality, as if we are living in a dream world that only we share.
Safe in my heart
You are not only in my heart, but I am also hopeful that you will stay here forever, feeling safe and loved.
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Written by: Gus Kahn, Nacio Herb Brown
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