Mr. Sandman
Emmylou Harris feat. Dolly Parton & Linda Ronstadt Lyrics
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Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him two lips like roses and clover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic brean
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Give him a pair of eyes with a come hither gleam
Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
And lots of wavy hair like Liberace
Mister Sandman, someone to hold
Would be so peachy before we're too old
Sp please turn on your magic beam
Mister Sandman, bring us
Please, please, please
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
The lyrics to "Mr. Sandman" by Emmylou Harris feat. Dolly Parton & Linda Ronstadt express a longing for companionship and love. The song addresses the mythical figure of the Sandman, who is often associated with bringing pleasant dreams. The singer implores the Sandman to bring them a dream and to make the person in the dream the cutest they have ever seen. They desire someone with lips like roses and clover, who will end their lonely nights.
Feeling alone and without anyone to call their own, the singer reaches out to the Sandman, hoping that his magic will bring them a dream partner. They yearn for a person who will not wander and someone who can put an end to their lonesome nights. The lyrics further request that the dream partner should have a captivating gaze and a heart filled with melancholy but also a lot of wavy hair akin to Liberace. The singer dreams of finding someone to hold onto, hoping for a lasting and meaningful connection.
Overall, "Mr. Sandman" conveys a sense of longing for love and companionship, a desire to end the singer's loneliness, and a yearning for a dream partner who can fill their life with happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Oh Sandman, please grant me a beautiful dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Make him the most adorable person I've ever laid eyes on
Give him two lips like roses and clover
Give him lips as soft and enchanting as roses and clover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Then reassure him that his lonely nights are no more
Sandman, I'm so alone
Oh Sandman, I feel so lonely
Don't have nobody to call my own
I don't have anyone to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Please activate your magical beam of light
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Oh Sandman, please grant me a beautiful dream
Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Inform him that I'm not someone who wanders around
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Then reassure him that his lonely nights are no more
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Oh Sandman, please grant me a beautiful dream
Give him a pair of eyes with a come hither gleam
Give him enticing eyes that beckon me to him
Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
Give him a heart that knows longing and sorrow, like that of Pagliacci
And lots of wavy hair like Liberace
And give him an abundance of wavy hair, just like Liberace
Mister Sandman, someone to hold
Oh Sandman, someone to embrace and hold close
Would be so peachy before we're too old
It would be so delightful before we grow too old
So please turn on your magic beam
So please activate your magical beam of light
Mister Sandman, bring us
Oh Sandman, please grant us
Please, please, please
Please, oh please, we beg you
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
Oh Sandman, please grant us a beautiful dream
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pat Ballard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bhramarieyoga
For those like me who likes to be able to read the lyrics 😊:
"Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him two lips like roses and clover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mister sandman, bring me a dream
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Make him the cutest that I've ever seen
Give him the word that I'm not a rover
Then tell him that his lonesome nights are over
Sandman, I'm so alone
Don't have nobody to call my own
Please turn on your magic beam
Mister Sandman, bring me a dream
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream
Give him a pair of eyes with a come hither gleam
Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci
And lots of wavy hair like Liberace
Mister Sandman, someone to hold
Would be so peachy before we're too old
So please turn on your magic beam
Mister Sandman, bring us, please, please, please
Mister Sandman, bring us a dream!"
@psychcorp4449
This might be the best harmonizing of female voices EVER!
@crankyoldbutchbuildsout2013
Psych Corp Indeed❤️🌈☮️
@alanedwards8885
What never listened to the Andrews Sisters !
@alicemaryholmes9491
Hi Hi hi Chris have to cancel the order to be done by your your your email and please
@estherleedavenport5273
listen to the Chordates' original, too. they are both amazing
@estherleedavenport5273
I hate auto-correct. Chordettes
@susancalamia9637
I’m from Tucson, I miss Linda Ronstadt
@littleboydesign
She's my cousin used to live in el centro and calexico spent time played together with them when we were younger
@danielreid3476
They were all so pitch perfect together. Nobody could do this today.
@edwardknoch4987
IMO, these girls give The Trio a run for their money:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFvOCwPFhjA