Dreaming
George Brigman Lyrics


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I weave with brightly colored strings
To keep my mind off other things
So, ladies, let your fingers dance
And keep your hands out of romance

Lovely witches
Let the stitches
Keep your fingers under control
Cut the thread, but leave
The whole heart whole

Merry maids can sew and sleep
Wives can only sew and weep
Falling in love with love
Is falling for make-believe
Falling in love with love
Is playing the fool

Caring too much is juvenile fancy
Learning to trust is just
For children in school
I fell in love with love one night
When the mood was full
I was unwise with eyes
Unable to see

I fell in love with love




With love everlasting
But love fell out with me

Overall Meaning

The song "Dreaming" by George Brigman starts off with the lyrics, "I weave with brightly colored strings, to keep my mind off other things. So, ladies, let your fingers dance, and keep your hands out of romance." This is referencing how the singer is using a creative outlet or hobby, in this case weaving with brightly colored strings, to distract themselves from their thoughts and to avoid getting involved in romantic relationships. The second verse continues with the same theme, as "lovely witches" are advised to "let the stitches keep your fingers under control" and to "cut the thread, but leave the whole heart whole."


The third verse contrasts the idea of carefree love with the harsh reality of heartbreak, as "merry maids can sew and sleep, wives can only sew and weep." Falling in love is compared to falling for make-believe, and "caring too much is juvenile fancy." The singer admits to falling in love with love itself, but being unable to see the truth and instead falling for the illusion of everlasting love. However, the final line reveals that love has "fallen out" with the singer, suggesting that they have experienced heartbreak and disappointment.


Overall, the lyrics of "Dreaming" convey a sense of escapism and the desire to avoid the pain of love and heartbreak. The creative act of weaving with strings is used as a metaphor for the singer's attempts to distract themselves from their thoughts and emotions, while cautioning against getting too involved in romance and emphasizing the realities of heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

I weave with brightly colored strings
I engage in creative activities to distract myself from other issues in my life


To keep my mind off other things
In order to avoid being consumed by my problems or concerns


So, ladies, let your fingers dance
Encouraging other people, particularly women, to engage in creative pursuits


And keep your hands out of romance
Advising people not to become consumed by romantic relationships, and instead focus on other aspects of their lives


Lovely witches
Women who are charming or captivating in some way


Let the stitches
The act of sewing, particularly as a way to keep oneself busy


Keep your fingers under control
Avoid becoming too emotionally invested in any one thing


Cut the thread, but leave
Recognize when it's time to move on from a particular situation or relationship


The whole heart whole
To walk away from a situation or relationship without becoming too emotionally wounded


Merry maids can sew and sleep
Women who are content with the domestic aspects of their lives


Wives can only sew and weep
Women who are unhappy in their marriages


Falling in love with love
Becoming overly invested in the idea of being in love, rather than a specific person


Is falling for make-believe
Realizing that the idealized version of love often portrayed in media is not reflective of real-life relationships


Caring too much is juvenile fancy
Becoming too emotionally invested in a relationship is immature


Learning to trust is just
Trusting others is an important part of growing up and becoming a mature, healthy adult


For children in school
Trusting others is a crucial part of childhood development


I fell in love with love one night
Becoming enamored with the idea of love, rather than a particular person or relationship


When the mood was full
In a moment of heightened emotion or romanticism


I was unwise with eyes
Not fully understanding the gravity of my emotions or decisions


Unable to see
Not fully comprehending the potential consequences of falling in love with an abstract ideal


With love everlasting
Believing that love is a never-ending experience, rather than something that requires work and continual investment


But love fell out with me
Experiencing disappointment or disillusionment when reality doesn't live up to the idealized version of love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, M. NEUMAN, VICTOR POPULAR YOUNG

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