Something I Dreamed
George Jones Lyrics


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Forgive me if I'm pessimistic today
But I seem to feel our love slipping away
I have no special reason for feeling this way
It must have been something I dreamed

Darling hold me close and chase away the ghost that tortures me so
Kiss away my doubt until my poor heart shouts that you'll never go
This feeling's not your fault, you're sweet as can be
I have faith in you, I just lack faith in me
I'm afraid that I'll lose you, then where would I be?
Oh let it be something I dreamed

Your words lack conviction or do you suppose
That I love you too much and I listen too close?
I know I get jealous and sometimes it shows
It must have been something I dreamed

Darling hold me close and chase away the ghost that tortures me so
Kiss away my doubt until my poor heart shouts that you'll never go

This feeling's not your fault, you're sweet as can be
I have faith in you, I just lack faith in me




I'm afraid that I'll lose you, then where would I be?
Oh let it be something I dreamed

Overall Meaning

In "Something I Dreamed," George Jones expresses his fear of losing his lover, even though he knows that she is faithful to him. He admits to feeling pessimistic and paranoid even though he has no cause for it. He wonders if he's hearing her words correctly or if he's misconstruing them due to his insecurity. He begs her to hold him and reassure him that he is loved and that she will never leave him.


The song's lyrics are deceptively simple, but it is a poignant depiction of the fear and doubt that can haunt even the strongest of relationships. Jones truly captures the raw emotions of love and trust that are essential to any healthy relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Forgive me if I'm pessimistic today
I am sorry if my negative attitude is affecting my behavior today


But I seem to feel our love slipping away
I have a feeling that our relationship is falling apart


I have no special reason for feeling this way
I am unable to pinpoint a precise cause for my emotions


It must have been something I dreamed
Perhaps these feelings are not real and are just figments of my imagination


Darling hold me close and chase away the ghost that tortures me so
Please comfort me and alleviate my emotional pain


Kiss away my doubt until my poor heart shouts that you'll never go
Show me your love so that I know I can trust you and that you won't leave me


This feeling's not your fault, you're sweet as can be
My emotions have nothing to do with your actions, you are kind and loving


I have faith in you, I just lack faith in me
I believe in your love for me, but I am unsure whether I deserve it


I'm afraid that I'll lose you, then where would I be?
I worry that if our relationship doesn't work out, I will have nothing left


Oh let it be something I dreamed
I hope that these negative feelings are not real and will go away


Your words lack conviction or do you suppose
I am unsure whether you truly mean the things you say


That I love you too much and I listen too close?
Perhaps my intense love for you is causing me to overanalyze everything you say


I know I get jealous and sometimes it shows
I am aware of my tendency to become jealous and it can be evident in my behavior


It must have been something I dreamed
Maybe these feelings are not real and are just in my head




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Comments from YouTube:

countrychess

Underrated song of King George ; deserves to be better known

betty stephenson

beautiful love it

J.W. Gauntt

appreciate it Betty , thank you for listening

Mrsbubblegum

My favorite George Jones Song🤗

Brenda Proffitt

Awesome....I Love 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 this song......Thank you so much

J.W. Gauntt

more than welcome , sure appreciate it

BeMisty

Great song! Thanks, Jack!

J.W. Gauntt

glad you enjoyed it , you're very welcome Bianca

Johnny HL Western

So Great, from -63

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