Just A Dream
Eddie "MR. Cleanhead" Vinson And His Orchestra Lyrics
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All our plans and our all schemes
How could I think you'd be mine?
The lies I'd tell myself each time
I know that we could never last
We just can't seem to in the past
Just a dream I dream in vain
Your picture is always with me
I can still hear that same mournful song
And now I sit here crying
Please, leave me alone
Why, why do I love you?
How can I live in misery?
I know that I won't forget you
But now I know it's too late for me
The lyrics of Eddie "MR. Cleanhead" Vinson And His Orchestra's song ‘Just A Dream’ express a sense of regret and sadness over a failed relationship. The song begins by acknowledging that the plans and schemes the singer had for their relationship were nothing but a dream. They address their former partner, admitting that they had lied to themselves about the possibility of being together, knowing that it would end in vain. As the relationship failed, the singer feels that they cannot move on – they are haunted by the memory of their former lover, and cannot escape the pain that comes with dwelling on what might have been.
In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire to be left alone with their thoughts, even if it means crying. They question the reason behind their love for their former partner, knowing that it only brings misery. Despite the heartbreak, they admit that they can't forget their lover, even though they know it’s too late for a reconciliation.
The song’s theme of heartbreak and longing is conveyed through the melancholic melody and the somber lyrics. The singer’s admission of fault and the vulnerability they display in the song creates an emotional connection with the listener. ‘Just A Dream’ tells the haunting tale of a relationship that was never meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a dream, just a dream
I thought we had something real, but it was just a fantasy
All our plans and our all schemes
We made so many plans together, but they were all in my head
How could I think you'd be mine?
I was foolish to believe that you could ever truly belong to me
The lies I'd tell myself each time
I tried to convince myself that our relationship was more than just a dream, but deep down I knew it was all a lie
I know that we could never last
We were doomed from the start and it was only a matter of time before we fell apart
We just can't seem to in the past
We couldn't move on from our problems and it kept haunting us
Just a dream I dream in vain
My dreams will never come true and I'm just wasting my time chasing something that will never be
With you I'd only live in pain
Being with you hurts too much and it's not worth the pain it brings
Your picture is always with me
I still can't let go of the memories we shared, and your image is constantly on my mind
I can still hear that same mournful song
The pain lingers on and I can't escape it even when I try
And now I sit here crying
I'm alone and heartbroken, with nothing but my tears to keep me company
Please, leave me alone
I need time to heal and I don't want to be reminded of the pain you caused me
Why, why do I love you?
I don't understand why I still have feelings for you even though you hurt me so much
How can I live in misery?
I can't keep living with this pain and sadness, it's not a life worth living
I know that I won't forget you
Even though it hurts, you made an impact on my life and I won't forget the memories we shared
But now I know it's too late for me
It's time to move on and let go of the hope that we could have had a future together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ROOT, JON SMITH, JEAN-MARIE BRICHARD
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