I'm Making Believe
Ella Fitzgerald and Ink Spots Lyrics
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Making believe I'm talking to you, wish you could hear what I say
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreaming, so till my dreams come true
I'll whisper "Good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Making believe it's you
I'm making believe that you're in my arms though I know you're so far away
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreamin', so till my dreams come true
I'll whisper "Good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Making believe it's you
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreamin', so till my dreams come true
I'll whisper "Good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Making believe it's you
The song "I'm Making Believe" by Ella Fitzgerald and The Ink Spots is a melancholic yet beautiful track about being far away from a loved one and making believe to feel closer to them. The lyrics express the sadness of physical separation, but also the comfort of the imagination as a means of connection. The singer is talking directly to their distant lover, wishing they could hear their words and be present with them. Despite the distance, they dance together in their lonely rooms, using their dreams to bridge the gap between them.
The song captures the bittersweet emotions of missing someone, but also the power of the mind to create emotional closeness. The melody, performed by Fitzgerald and The Ink Spots, is romantic and nostalgic, evoking a sense of longing and tenderness. "I'm Making Believe" is a timeless ballad about the complexities of love and distance, and the human ability to find solace in imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm making believe that you're in my arms though I know you're so far away
I am pretending that you are physically with me in my embrace, even though I am aware that you are actually very far away.
Making believe I'm talking to you, wish you could hear what I say
I am imagining that I am conversing with you, wishing that you could actually hear what I have to say.
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Despite being in an isolated and desolate room, I am envisioning dancing with you like we did before.
Making believe is just another way of dreaming, so till my dreams come true
Creating these illusions is merely a type of dreaming that I can indulge in until reality matches my desires.
I'll whisper "good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Before going to sleep, I will gently say 'good night', switch off the lamp, and plant a kiss on my pillow.
Making believe it's you
I continue to pretend that my pillow is you, even as I go to sleep.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES V. MONACO, MACK GORDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jimgatteys5196
I think Ella has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard and her diction is flawless!
@valerieturner6664
My mother used to sing this song every now and again. I never heard it except when she sang it. Today I heard someone singing an it reminded me of my Mom, so I typed the lyrics in Google to find that Ella Fitzgerald sang it. I'm having some fund memories of my mother. I miss her everyday. Rest in Peace Princess Dot.
@josegarza8461
its a beautiful song ! Rip your mom , one day you will see her again
@mjbyrne1153
It's such a beautiful song. And thank you for sharing your experience with it. :)
@user-ig1kh1lh7s
я люблю данную песню.
@MrChristian
One of the most beautiful songs, EVER!!!
@patjack1956
I've listened to this recording hundreds of times and each time I think it's the first time. It's just perfect. It tells a story that everyone's experienced at some time in their life, a love story for the ages.
@patjack1956
I love this. I could listen to it forever. It reminds me of my husband who passed away four years ago. So beautiful.
@aarondavis8473
Always makes me think of my momma. Sorry about the loss of your wife.
@firecracker187
Ella's voice is as smooth as butter