This Time The Dream's On Me
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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Somewhere, someday
We'll be close together, wait and see
Oh by the way
This time the dream's on me

You take my hand
And you look at me adoringly
But as things stand
This time the dream's on me

It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon

To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dream's on me

It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon

To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be





It can't be true, but
This time the dream's on me

Overall Meaning

"These lyrics depict a hopeful narrator dreaming of a future where they will finally be together with their love interest, without any barriers between them. The emphasis on 'somewhere, someday' reflects a deep longing for a connection that is currently out of reach. However, despite this uncertainty, the singer is still holding onto their dreams and believing that they will eventually come true. The line 'this time the dream's on me' serves as a reassurance that they are willing to take the lead in pursuing their relationship, and are determined to make their shared dreams a reality.


Throughout the song, the singer's reflections are centered around their desire to be there for their love interest, providing them with support and comfort. There is a sense of yearning to be the person that their partner can lean on. At the same time, there is an acknowledgement that this may not be possible in the immediate future. Yet, the singer's steadfast belief that they will eventually be together and provide that support is what drives them forward.


Overall, "This Time The Dream's On Me" is a beautiful love song that speaks to the power of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the power of love to keep us moving forward, even when the path ahead is uncertain."


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere, someday
At a certain point in time and place that is not yet defined,


We'll be close together, wait and see
Our paths will cross and we'll spend time in each other's company, although we don't know when exactly that will be.


Oh by the way
As an aside or an afterthought, I want to mention that


This time the dream's on me
For once, I want to be the one to make your dreams come true and take care of you, rather than the other way around.


You take my hand
You hold onto my hand


And you look at me adoringly
You gaze at me with great affection and admiration


But as things stand
However, given the current circumstances


This time the dream's on me
It's my turn to be the giver and take care of you, rather than the other way around.


It would be fun
It would be enjoyable and satisfying


To be certain that I'm the one
To have the assurance that I'm the person you want to be with


To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To be the one you turn to when you need comfort and support during tough times


To see you through
To help you get through difficult situations


Till you're everything you want to be
Until you achieve all your aspirations and goals


It can't be true, but
Although it seems unlikely or unrealistic,


This time the dream's on me
I want to take care of you and make your dreams come true, rather than being the one who needs to be taken care of.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer

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LYRICS

Somewhere, someday we'll be close together
Wait and see
Oh, by the way
This time the dream's on me
You'll take my hand
And you'll look at me adoringly
But as things stand
This time the dream's on me
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least
Supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true but
This time the dream's on me
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least
Supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true but
This time the dream's on me



@Wolfhoundersful

Somewhere, someday
We'll be close together, wait and see
Oh by the way,
This time the dream's on me

You take my hand
And you look at me adoringly
But as things stand
This time the dream's on me

It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least,
Supply the shoulder you cry upon

To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dream's on me

It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least,
Supply the shoulder you cry upon

To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dream's on me



@tiphanyjolly9080

Favorite Top 5 Ella Songs:

1. This Time the Dream’s on Me (my absolute favorite).

2. Something to Live For

3. For Once in My Life

4. Midnight Sun

5. These Foolish Things /I Remember You

(There’s an easy tie for no.5 😊)



All comments from YouTube:

@Isabella-fi6sy

Thank you Taehyung for helping me find this beautiful song

@adembuhic421

Wonderful Lady, Wonderful Voice, Wonderful Lyrics .
Miss Fitzgerald. One and Only.

@richardsibbons206

I have loved this song since the first time I heard it in Torch Song Trilogy. Ella is a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.

@darrylsaunders6215

Same for me.

@danhorton8689

Exactly the same for me too!
It's a fabulous song from a fabulous movie! ❤

@charleswtriplett

me too :)

@cristofarosaraceno1313

How many out there remember this song from
Torch Song Trilogy ?

@toddbusier3547

Every time I hear this song all I think of is Torch Song Trilogy. It was very fitting for the movie. Love that movie.

@petergauthier5473

I remember it because I saw the movie about it that the 1,389 times

@peterholwill1170

Yes I remember it well, near the end of the movie.

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