Day Dream
Ella Fitzgerald & The Jimmy Jones Trio Lyrics
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Deep in a rosy glow
The face of my love you show
Daydream, I walk along on air
Building a castle there
For me and my love to share
I'm in a daze
Sun in the sky, while I moon around, feeling, hazy
Daydream, don't break my reverie
Until I find that he,
Is daydreaming just like me
Daydreams, why do you haunt me so
While I'm in this rosy glow
Bring back my love
Bring back my love
Bring back my love
To me
Ella Fitzgerald's song Day Dream is a beautifully crafted piece that delves into the concept of daydreams and their effects on the human mind. Throughout the song, Fitzgerald personifies daydreams as a haunting presence that follows her wherever she goes. The opening lines of the song, "Daydream, why do you haunt me so/Deep in a rosy glow/The face of my love you show" highlight the struggle that Fitzgerald faces with her own thoughts. Her daydreams, which are rooted in her love for someone, are inescapable and leave her in a dazed, hazy state.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Fitzgerald is not alone in her daydreams. She mentions that she is "building a castle" for her and her love to share, emphasizing the idea that the daydream is a shared experience. However, she also acknowledges the danger of getting lost in her thoughts. She sings, "Don't know the time, lordy/I'm in a daze/Sun in the sky, while I moon around, feeling, hazy" indicating that her daydreams have left her feeling unmoored from time and space.
In the final verse, Fitzgerald pleads with her daydreams not to "break my reverie/Until I find that he/Is daydreaming just like me." She longs for her love to be caught up in the same fantasy world as her, where they can be together forever. Ultimately, Day Dream is a touching exploration of the power of daydreams and their ability to both uplift and trap us in a world of our own creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Daydream, why do you haunt me so
The singer is wondering why their daydreams keep coming back to them and affecting them so deeply.
Deep in a rosy glow
The daydreams have a warm and comforting feeling, like being surrounded by a soft, pink light.
The face of my love you show
The daydreams often feature the singer's lover, their image appearing in the singer's mind.
Daydream, I walk along on air
The artist feels like they are floating or weightless as they daydream.
Building a castle there
The artist is constructing an elaborate fantasy world in their daydream.
For me and my love to share
The daydream is a place where the singer and their lover can be together and happy.
Don't know the time, lordy
The singer is so absorbed in their daydream that they don't notice the passing of time.
I'm in a daze
The artist is in a state of confusion and disorientation due to their daydream.
Sun in the sky, while I moon around, feeling, hazy
The world outside the daydream is bright and sunny, but the artist is lost in their own thoughts and feeling cloudy-headed.
Daydream, don't break my reverie
The artist begs the daydream to stay with them and not be interrupted.
Until I find that he,
The singer is looking for their lover in their daydream.
Is daydreaming just like me
The artist hopes that their lover is also lost in a daydream and thinking of them.
Daydreams, why do you haunt me so
The singer repeats their earlier question, still wondering why their daydreams are so powerful.
While I'm in this rosy glow
The daydream still has a warm and comforting feeling for the singer.
Bring back my love
The singer wants their lover to return to them, even if only in their daydreams.
Bring back my love
The artist repeats their plea.
Bring back my love
The artist repeats their plea once more.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BILLY STRAYHORN, JOHN LATOUCHE
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