Hit the Road to Dreamland
Freddie Slack's Orchestra Lyrics

The song "Hit the Road to Dreamland" by Freddie Slack's Orchestra is a lullaby that conveys a sense of farewell, signalling time for sleep. The lyrics are divided into three parts, each sung by a different vocalist. The opening line, "bye bye baby, time to hit the road to dreamland, you're my baby," expresses the end of the day and the beginning of the journey into the world of dreams. The chorus describes the journey with a sense of excitement, "hold tight baby, we'll be swinging up in dreamland, all night baby," promising an all-night adventure in the world of dreams.

Shirley's verse conveys a sense of wonder, "dig you in the land of nod," describing the journey into the depths of sleep. Jack's verse describes a magical world filled with little cherubs that guide the journey, "where the little cherubs trot." The final chorus repeats the opening, but this time with a sense of sadness, "it was divine but the rooster has finally crowed." The use of "rooster" as a metaphor to symbolize the dawn, implies that the night in dreamland is over, and it's time to start a new day.

Overall, the song is a celebration of the mysterious world of dreams, encouraging the listener to let go of the worries of the day and embrace the unknown.