After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
In My Dreams
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go
In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
In my dreams you told me it's a love you want to share
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go
But now i know oh that they are real
For in my dreams you said you love me
And in reality you love me, love me, too
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
For i know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go
It seems that dreams are sometimes make believe
But now i know oh that they are real
For in my dreams you said you love me
And in reality you love me, love me, too
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
For i know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go
The lyrics to Gene Vincent's song "In My Dreams" are a romantic and passionate expression of love. Throughout the song, the singer speaks of dreams that have turned into reality, revealing his belief in the power of dreams and the impact they can have on our lives. In the chorus, the singer pleads for his lover to hold him and never let him go, emphasizing the depth of his feelings.
The first verse highlights the emotional intensity of the dream, with the lover telling the singer that their love is strong and cannot be compared to any other. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes how his love has transcended the boundaries of time and space, from the realm of dreams into reality. The chorus reiterates the importance of physical touch, a poignant reminder that love is not simply an abstract concept, but something that can be felt and experienced through human contact.
Line by Line Meaning
In my dreams you told me that you really really care
In my subconscious, you expressed to me how deeply and sincerely you feel about me
In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
In my unconscious state, you conveyed to me that the type of love we share is incomparable to any other
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go
I desire to be embraced by you tightly, and I hope you will never let me go
It seems that dreams are sometimes make believe
It appears that dreams can sometimes be unrealistic or imaginary
But now i know oh that they are real
However, now I understand they can have genuine meaning or authenticity
For in my dreams you said you love me
Because you expressed love towards me in my dreams
And in reality you love me, love me, too
Moreover, in real life, I am aware that you also love me deeply
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
My aspirations have now turned into a reality, and I couldn't be more elated
For i know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
I'm confident that you won't take this love and happiness away from me, as I can feel it in my heart
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go
I still yearn to be embraced by you, and I hope that you will never release your hold on me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY LOGSDON, MARK O. EVERETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jonathan perez
In my dreams you told me that you really really care
In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
In my dreams you told me it's a love you want to share
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
It seems that dreams are sometimes make believe
But now I know oh that they are real
For in my dreams you said you love me
And in reality you love me, love me, too.
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
For I know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
It seems that dreams are sometimes make believe
But now I know oh that they are real
For in my dreams you said you love me
And in reality you love me, love me, too.
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
For I know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
Songwriters: Kelly Logsdon / Mark O. Everett
In My Dreams lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
whitefalcon64
With no doubt... HIS BEST BALLAD !!! Thanks for post it, and greetings from Spain.
blogward
Gene's music will live forever.
Jota Jota Ayala
La escuche en una pelicula creo que era "the signing detective" con Robert Downey Jr. Muy buena pelicula... gracias por subirla...
NoRosesForMe
Yea it truly is. Gene deserves more credit than he gets. Thank you,. =)))
Daniel Villar
Mi cantante favorito sin duda
ANE32
Ah,This is so much better than some of the crap that is out nowadays!
jonathan perez
In my dreams you told me that you really really care
In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
In my dreams you told me it's a love that can't compare
In my dreams you told me it's a love you want to share
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
It seems that dreams are sometimes make believe
But now I know oh that they are real
For in my dreams you said you love me
And in reality you love me, love me, too.
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
For I know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
It seems that dreams are sometimes make believe
But now I know oh that they are real
For in my dreams you said you love me
And in reality you love me, love me, too.
Now my dreams have come true, I'm as happy as can be
For I know, in my heart, you won't take this love from me
So hold me, hold me, hold me, and never ever let me go.
Songwriters: Kelly Logsdon / Mark O. Everett
In My Dreams lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Gerard van Leeuwen
I was so lucky that we played in a rock'n roll band i was in, Gene is such a great singer...!!
NoRosesForMe
very poignant . cool. thanks And yes- Happy Birthday Gene!
Vince Court
Never to be forgotten gene