Dream
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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When skies are cloudy and gray
They're only gray for a day
So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away
Until that sunshine peeps through
There's only one thing to do
Just wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream all your troubles away

Your castles may tumble that's fate after all
Life's really funny that way
No use to grumble, smile as they fall
Weren't you king for a day
Just remember that sunshine always follows the rain
So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away

Your castles may tumble that's fate after all
Life's really funny that way
But no need to grumble, smile as they fall
Weren't you king for a day
Just remember that sunshine always follows the rain

So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream, dream your troubles away

Overall Meaning

In Frank Sinatra's song "Dream," the lyrics describe a message of hope and the power of positive thinking. The opening line, "When skies are cloudy and gray, they're only gray for a day," suggests that tough times are only temporary, and brighter days will come again. The following lines encourage listeners to "wrap your troubles in dreams" and "dream your troubles away." The message is that when faced with difficult situations, rather than dwelling in negative emotions, one should focus on positive dreams and aspirations. By dreaming away one's troubles, they will eventually be able to see the sunshine again.


The lyrics continue to illustrate that life can be unexpected and unpredictable. Sometimes, it feels as though one's "castles may tumble," but there's "no use to grumble." As long as one can keep smiling, they will be able to rise above setbacks and failures. The line "Weren't you king for a day" suggests that even if things fall apart, there were moments of greatness and success that came before. The final message of the song is that "sunshine always follows the rain," and by holding onto hope and positive thoughts, one can weather any storm.


Overall, "Dream" is a song that celebrates optimism, the power of imagination, and the human ability to see beyond temporary difficulties. The lyrics encourage listeners to dream big and to believe that anything is possible through positive thinking.


Line by Line Meaning

When skies are cloudy and gray
When life seems gloomy and gray


They're only gray for a day
Things will get better soon, don't worry


So wrap your troubles in dreams
Take solace in your imagination


And dream your troubles away
Transport yourself to a better place in your mind


Until that sunshine peeps through
Until things get better


There's only one thing to do
The only thing left to do


Just wrap your troubles in dreams
Take comfort in fantasy


And dream all your troubles away
Escape your problems


Your castles may tumble that's fate after all
Bad things happen, that's life


Life's really funny that way
Ironically strange and unpredictable


No use to grumble, smile as they fall
Don't complain, enjoy life's ups and downs


Weren't you king for a day
Remember the good times, when you had power and control


Just remember that sunshine always follows the rain
Things will get better eventually


So wrap your troubles in dreams
Use your imagination to escape reality


And dream, dream your troubles away
Escape your problems and find joy in fantasy




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Written by: Billy Moll, Harry Barris, Ted Koehler

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