Daydreamin'
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Daydreamin' when I'm thinking of you
Missing all the things that we used to do
Dancing at the party on a Saturday night
it was cool
Don't know how I could have been so blind
The feelings that we shared showed all the signs
Love was right there in the palm of my hand
She tried in every way
To show how much she loved me
I was a fool
I just kept running away
Could it be baby
Seems to me honey
We should have been together from the start
I'm all alone darling
So far from home sugar
Girl I need you in my life
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
Walking' round
All over town
You're the love
That I found
Baby, baby
I want to come back to you
Here's my heart
Take my hand
Walk with me
Love will stand
Baby, baby
I want to come back to you
[Chorus]
The song Daydreamin' by Earth Wind & Fire talks about a person who is lost in thought and reminiscing about the past with their former lover. They miss everything they used to do together, particularly dancing at parties on Saturday nights. The lyrics suggest that the person was foolish to walk away from the love that was right in the palm of their hand. The lyrics portray regret and a longing to be with their former lover.
The chorus describes the feeling of daydreaming about their past relationship, and the missed opportunities to be together. The verse suggests that the woman tried in every possible way to show the man how much she loved him but he kept running away. The bridge talks about the man's realization that he needs the woman back in his life, and he's ready to take the first step by offering his love and hand to her.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of yearning and regret that many people can relate to. The lyrics and melody, coupled with EWF's signature smooth and soulful sound, make it a timeless classic that people still enjoy listening to today.
Line by Line Meaning
Daydreamin' when I'm thinking of you
Lost in thought, remembering you and the moments we shared.
Missing all the things that we used to do
Longing to experience again all the memories we created together.
Dancing at the party on a Saturday night, it was cool
Recollecting the time we spent together, enjoying ourselves at the party, feeling carefree.
Don't know how I could have been so blind
Realizing that I was oblivious to the love and affection you had for me.
The feelings that we shared showed all the signs
Acknowledging that the emotions we had for each other were genuine and evident.
Love was right there in the palm of my hand, for me
Realizing that I had the opportunity to embrace love, but I didn't.
She tried in every way, to show how much she loved me
Recognizing the various attempts you made to demonstrate your affection for me.
I was a fool, I just kept running away
Feeling regretful for foolishly pushing away someone who loved me dearly.
Could it be baby, seems to me honey
Questioning whether our love was genuine, whether it was an opportunity missed now clear to us.
We should have been together from the start
Believing that we were meant to be together, and possibly always had been.
I'm all alone darling, so far from home sugar
Feeling isolated and uncertain without your presence, and the comfort of the familiarity we shared.
Girl, I need you in my life
Admitting that I cannot be truly happy without you in my life.
Walking' round, all over town
Roaming aimlessly in search of clarity and resolution.
You're the love that I found
Acknowledging that you were my true love, the only one who could fill the void in my heart.
Baby, baby, I want to come back to you
Expressing my desire to return to you, and to make things right between us.
Here's my heart, take my hand
Offering my heart and myself to you as a symbol of my commitment.
Walk with me, love will stand
Asking you to join me on this journey, where we can support each other and find stability and happiness.
Baby, baby, I want to come back to you
Reiterating my longing to be with you, no matter where life takes us.
[Chorus]
Repeating the refrain, to emphasize the sentiments expressed throughout the song.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MELISA YOUNG, BRIAN KENNEDY, JEAN BAPTISTE, MICHAEL MCHENRY, REPLAY, ALIN WHYTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@localafh
Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest R&B group EVER! โLove Alwaysโ Matthew 21:22
@boobear609
The baddest band ever๐ฏ
@lambda494
As someone whose dad made me listen to this album everyone on the way to school, I think this is the best track on this album. The composition is still very EWF.
@OfficielleKENI
So truuue!!!!
@wesboundmusic
I get a total kick out of that intro "Arco Strings" patch from the Roland Dโ50, it had sampled content in the patches, which made them sound so much more realistic. This here is a prime example of the power of that keyboard/synth at the time ;-) And that track is killer ! ๐
@Shortypants1215
My favorite EWF song!
@MrPhifer612
It's like they kept their sound and added the 90s touch to it....just marvelous!
@38kal
Yup without compromise..
@lyndelljones5483
Fabulous song. That introduction is so moving with those cello sounding synths, and that double slam of all the instruments at 0:11 is righteous!! Has Maurice White's genius written all over it. And of course they sing the life out of it.
@carlr0gers417
Racialy aware yet color blind, always preached and spread the message that we are all one.