Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Ella Fitzgerald & Луи Армстронг 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
The lyrics to "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong are a tender call to a loved one to join the singer in dreamland. The first verse sets the scene with stars shining bright, night breezes whispering, and birds singing. The singer invites the loved one to dream of them, creating a sense of closeness and intimacy. The second verse is even more vulnerable, with the singer asking to be held tight and told they will be missed, revealing their own feelings of loneliness and heartache.
The song's chorus is particularly striking, with the repetition of "dream a little dream of me" emphasizing the desire for connection and the hope for a future in which the two people can be together. The final verse features a continuation of the singer's longing for the loved one's kiss and the desire to stay in the dream world with them until dawn.
Overall, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is a heartfelt plea for love and connection, expressed through beautiful lyrics and the iconic voices of Fitzgerald and Armstrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The beauty of the night sky sparkles above you.
Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
The gentle winds of the night seem to express love.
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
The melody of birds singing can be heard in the background.
Dream a little dream of me
Escape reality and allow me to be in your dream.
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Bid me goodnight with a loving kiss.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Embrace me closely while expressing your longing for me.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
I feel lonely and sad without you here with me.
Dream a little dream of me
Let me be a part of your dreams and thoughts.
Stars fading but I linger on dear
The stars are disappearing, but my love for you remains strong.
Still craving your kiss
I still yearn for your affectionate touch.
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
I wish to remain in your company until the break of dawn.
Just saying this
I am expressing my deep feelings for you.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Wishing you pleasant dreams until the rays of the sun greet you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams bring you peace and alleviate all your concerns.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Whatever your dreams may be, I want to be a part of them.
Dream a little dream of me
Dream of me tonight and every night.
Gotta keep dreaming leave all worries behind you
It's important to keep dreaming and not worry about life's challenges.
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter what your dreams may hold, keep me in your heart.
You gotta make me a promise, promise to me
Please promise me that you will dream of me.
You'll dream, dream a little of me
In your peaceful slumber, remember me and all the love we share.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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