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Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper, I love you
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say nighty-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 (oh, how you linger on)
Still craving your kiss (how you crave my kiss)
Now I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this (give me a little kiss)
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
Yeah, I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams, dreamin', 'til sunbeams find you
Keep dreaming
Gotta keep dreaming, leave your worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
You've gotta make me a promise (oh yes), promise to me
You'll dream, dream a little dream of me
Ella Fitzgerald's "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics describe a longing for connection and love, taking the listener on a journey of dreams, stars and the promise of a future together. The first verse sets the dreamy tone, inviting the listener to imagine stars shining above and night breezes whispering of love. The birds singing in the sycamore tree further set the scene, evoking a sense of peace and serenity. The chorus urges the listener to dream of the singer and hold her tight, promising sweet dreams until morning.
The second verse expresses the longing and desire for the person being spoken to, still craving a kiss and wanting to linger together until dawn. The bridge provides a moment of lightheartedness, with the singer playfully asking for a little kiss. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the importance of dreaming of the singer. The final line is a request for a promise to be made, cementing the wishful, romantic tone of the song.
Overall, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is a beautiful and timeless love song that captures the sense of longing and hope that comes with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The sky’s ablaze with glimmering stars and they are illuminated right above you.
Night breezes seem to whisper, I love you
The soft, cool air carries with it a message of love from the night.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The melodious chirping of the birds fills the air in the nearby sycamore tree.
Dream a little dream of me
Engage in a brief, delightful reverie with me.
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Bid me goodnight and plant a loving kiss on my lips.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Embrace me tightly and promise you’ll lament my absence.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
I’m feeling lonely and dejected with no one to turn to.
Dream a little dream of me
Engage in a brief, delightful dream with me once again.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear (oh, how you linger on)
Though the stars are losing their luster, I am still holding onto dear memories of the past.
Still craving your kiss (how you crave my kiss)
I yearn for your affectionate kiss more than ever.
Now I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
I want to stay with you until the first rays of the sun appear.
Just saying this (give me a little kiss)
Let me voice my thoughts before I ask for another kiss.
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
May your rest be sweet until the bright morning sun comes to find you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams free you from your burdens and worries.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Whatever your dreams may be, I ask one of you.
Dream a little dream of me
Engage in a brief, delightful dream with me once again.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Although the stars are losing their shine, my mind is still reminiscing of you.
Still craving your kiss
I continue to long for your warm and tender kiss.
Yeah, I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
I yearn to prolong our time together until the sun rises.
Just saying this
Before I say goodnight, please allow me to express one more thought.
Sweet dreams, dreamin', 'til sunbeams find you
May your sleep stay sweet until the sun finds you awake and refreshed.
Keep dreaming
Continue to let your mind wander freely during your slumber.
Gotta keep dreaming, leave your worries behind you
It's important to keep on dreaming while shedding yourself of the weight of your worries.
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter the contents of your dreams, I ask one thing in particular.
You've gotta make me a promise (oh yes), promise to me
I humbly request you to make a promise to me, if you please.
You'll dream, dream a little dream of me
I ask that within your dreams, you find time to imagine me in the most delightful of ways.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
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
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
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
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@flannerymonaghan-morris4825
My mom saw Ella Fitzgerald live at some point in the late 80’s or early 90’s when she was a college student in DC. Ella Fitzgerald is one of my mom’s favorite singers of all time.
Ella was quite elderly and frail at the time physically and she wasn’t as easily able to hit the high notes as she did when she was younger, but still had a marvelous singing voice no less.
She MAY have sung this song as part of her set list, I don’t know. Louis had died in 1971, so if she sang that song she probably sang it alone.
According to her, it was one of the best concerts she had ever been to.
As amazing as that concert must’ve been, I cannot imagine what it must’ve been like to have seen her in her prime. Good god it must have been amazing.
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@Weesperbuurt
There are more than 388 different recordings of this song. It was written in 1931. Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra recorded the first version. This rendition with Ella and Louis is from 1950. The Mama and the Papas (with Cass Elliott soloing) came out in 1968. See Second Hand Songs for more info.
@scootermom1791
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing the history behind this song. I love Cass Elliott's rendition, but I love this one as well. I didn't know the Nelson's recorded this first. Hopefully there's a video of them, too. This is my favorite song that Cass Elliot sang: it was so melancholy; so sad!
@atlasmak93
And this is the best one
@cjlowe1978
@@atlasmak93 I concur
@pbenson56fran
Yes, I remembered The Mamas And The Papas singing this. But Doris Day did a wonderful touch to this classics as well. Thank you for your information
@B1GPAPA57
I havent listened to any of the other versions besides the Ella and Louis rendition and yet I am still confident in the fact that its the best