Dreamin'
Earl Klugh/George Benson Lyrics
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And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreaming
Stopped into a church
I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees
And I pretend to pray
You know the preacher like the cold
He knows I'm gonna stay
All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day
If I didn't tell her
I could leave today
"Dreamin'" is a song by Earl Klugh and George Benson that depicts a man who is California dreaming on a winter’s day. The opening verse “All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey” sets an imagery of a melancholic or nostalgic feeling, perhaps a longing for warmth and sunshine amidst dreary weather. The singer wishes to be in Los Angeles where it is safe and warm, highlighting the allure of the city’s perfect climate and glamour.
The song also touches on religious faith, as the singer stops into a church where he pretends to pray, but in reality, he is seeking warmth from the cold. The preacher knows he will stay, and the line “If I didn’t tell her, I could leave today” suggests that he may be running away from someone or something, or that he cannot leave until he tells her something important.
Overall, “Dreamin’” is a song that deals with wanderlust, longing, and escape, with its soothing jazz melody and the harmonious combination of Klugh’s and Benson’s guitars adding to the song’s calming effect.
Line by Line Meaning
All the leaves are brown
The leaves on trees have turned brown due to winter.
And the sky is grey
The sky is overcast with grey clouds, reflecting the winter season.
I've been for a walk
The person has taken a walk outside on this winter's day.
On a winter's day
It is a cold winter's day.
I'd be safe and warm
The person would feel safe and warm if they were in a different location.
If I was in L.A.
The person would feel safe and warm if they were in Los Angeles, California.
California dreaming
The person is daydreaming about being in California.
On such a winter's day
Despite the winter weather, the person still wishes they were in California.
Stopped into a church
The person entered a church while walking.
I passed along the way
The person stumbled upon the church while on their walk.
Well, I got down on my knees
The person knelt down, possibly to pray or reflect.
And I pretend to pray
The person is not actually praying, but merely pretending to do so.
You know the preacher like the cold
The person is familiar with the preacher who is also cold due to winter weather.
He knows I'm gonna stay
The preacher is aware that the person will stay in the church for a while.
If I didn't tell her
The person is considering not telling someone something.
I could leave today
If the person didn't tell someone something, they could leave their current location today.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EDMUND ANDREW PHILLIPS, MICHELLE GILLIAM
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@fordwaters8335
I've been listening to these two artist for the last 35 years. This kind of Music never ages. It's just as delightful today to listen to as it was 35 years ago.
@oneonlymssam583
Isn't that it. Beautiful ❤️. So thankful our children grew up in a home that anything they hear , they've heard it many times before. All types. No computers All real. Instruments.
@ramosqueba3781
100% whrite
@marcussparticus8380
Same here back to the 70s loving it. Chill out with spliff and a double whisky, I'm in Heaven. Thank you for this.
@denissudario5739
I've been hearing this song since 2014 every days until now and it's awesome!
@sampono1962
Reminds me of when I was in Miami, Florida....Collaboration came out when I was there.
@lesterpoole5940
like a fish in the ocean..... smooth and majestic.
@pondscumbaits8834
I am a mostly a fan of heavy metal, but the “collaboration” album by George and Earl has to be in my top-5 favorite albums of all time. I’ve listened and enjoyed so so many times. Never gets old!
@eddierayvanlynch6133
Late 80s, when Ibanez guitars got really popular, I always got a copy of their yearly catalog.
The strat types always looked cool and had great pickups, etc.
But there were always the George Benson signature models, and two things were undeniable: First, I wanted one. Second, even though I was a huge fan, it spoke to how much impact he had.
And Ibanez still makes them.
@cyxw1234
Amazingly Beautiful!! A Masterpiece!!🎸🎸💯