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Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@debbiecortes
Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
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
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
Gotta keep dreaming leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
You gotta make me a promise, promise to me
You'll dream, dream a little of me
@jlw0rld
therapy: expensive
listen louis voice: free
@Maria-sv2jo
PLEASE I'M LISTENING THIS WHILE WAITING MY TURN FOR THERAPY HAHAHAHA
@unknownunknown-lo4ki
Thanks for this comment ✨☘️
@jlw0rld
@@Maria-sv2jo hope you're always okay dear🥰
@Maria-sv2jo
@@jlw0rld omg you're so sweet🥺thanks, you too <3
@lianecornils8733
Therapy for my dog.
@sarci1038
Victor was right she does sound like an angel
@The_Lone_Outlaw
Everybody seems to get a different feeling when they hear this song.
To me, it’s laying down in bed after a warm soak in the tub from a hard days work, pulling a good and heavy quilt up to my chin, occasionally gazing at my dog and cat happily asleep, looking out the window to the snow topped pines and hilltop, listening to the crack of the fireplace, thinking back on all the good moments thats made my life worth living.
In today’s world, a bit of peace should be cherished.
@jennyrose9454
Being a naturally lazy person that's my idea of heaven. Being in my bed perfectly comfortable but everyone I love and my pets bring close by and were all relaxed.
@edpoe4591
🙏✌️