During the 1980s and early 1990s, Levert scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123" (not to be confused with the Jackson Five hit of the same name). As a solo artist, Gerald's hits included "I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love", and "Mr. Too Damn Good to You".
Gerald and Eddie collaborated together on many different occasions, and they recorded an album called Father and Son together.
Gerald Levert also sang the chorus on the Chris Rock spoken-word comedy piece, "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)".
In 2005, Levert's daughter Carlysia was featured on an episode of MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen.
Levert passed away due to an apparent heart attack on November 10, 2006. Sister 2 Sister magazine reported that Gerald and his father had just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa where they had met with Nelson Mandela and were treated like royalty. Upon Gerald's return, he was excited about his upcoming album, which is due early in 2007. Gerald died in his sleep.
Dream With No Love
Gerald Levert Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Been through changes and turned around
Chasing my dreams I reall need y'all (necessary)
want to come want to go, it's just a house when your all alone
Did I get my wish?
Is this what will wished?
I don't want it then, tell me
It's lonely to bed lonely waking up
That's not enough
That's not what I want
What do you do
What do with a dream and no one to share it with (naw, naw)
It's lonely to bed lonely getting up
That's not enough (naw)
That's not what I want
See, see
My friends think I've changed but my heart and my soul is the same
They just can't see (naw)
I'm a man that's in need
Oh, I can't fake (fake)
And I can't front (front)
Really need me a woman to love
But she never come
Dreams unfulfilled with no love
What do you do?
What do with a dream and no love (with a dream, with a dream)
It's lonely to bed lonely waking up
And that's not enough, no baby that's not what I want
No, no, no, no, no
See I'm calling (I'm calling) for someone (for someone)
To fill my emptiness
Can you hear me (hear me)
Well I'm sending out an S.O.S.
I'm in distress (yes I am)
Now what do you do
What do you do with a dream and no love
It's lonely at the top when you ain't got nobody
Nobody to love (naw naw naw naw)
That's not what I want
That's not what I want
I betcha my family share my dream with me
Have a little wine with me
Picture that baby
I don't want to be alone (no no no no no no)
What do you want
What do you do with a dream, a dream and no love
It's lonely to bed, it's lonely when you wake up
No one to keep you warm...(fade)
The lyrics to Gerald Levert's song "Dream With No Love" convey the sense of loneliness and the longing for a deeper connection that comes with chasing one's dreams without someone to share them with. Gerald describes how he has gone through ups and downs, changes, and turning points, all while pursuing his dreams, but has found himself still feeling unfulfilled and desiring companionship. He addresses the question of what to do with a dream when there is no love to go with it, highlighting how lonely it can be to go to bed and wake up alone with the realization that success means very little without someone to share it with.
The chorus emphasizes that having a dream without love is not enough for Gerald, and that while he may have accomplished personal goals, he still hasn't found satisfaction because he has no one to share his achievements with. He expresses that he needs a woman to love, someone to fill the emptiness he's been feeling. The song expresses how the need for love, and the longing for a partner to share life with, transcends material success and achievement. The fade-out suggests that even though the words have ceased, the feeling of loneliness remains.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been up, I've been down
I have experienced both success and failure in life.
Been through changes and turned around
I have gone through various transformations and upheavals in my life.
Chasing my dreams I really need y'all
I am pursuing my goals, and I need support from my loved ones.
Want to come want to go, it's just a house when your all alone
People come and go in life, so a house is just a place to live when you are alone.
Did I get my wish?
I have achieved my desire.
Is this what will wished?
Is this what I wanted?
I don't want it then, tell me
If this is not what I wanted, then please let me know.
What do you do with a dream and no love
What is the meaning of a dream without a loving relationship to fulfill it?
It's lonely to bed lonely waking up
It is a lonely experience to go to bed and wake up without anyone to share your life.
That's not enough
This is not satisfactory.
That's not what I want
This is not what I desire.
What do with a dream and no one to share it with (naw, naw)
What is the value of a dream without someone special to share it with?
See, see
Pay attention to what I am saying.
My friends think I've changed but my heart and my soul is the same
My personality on the surface might seem different, but inside I am still the same person.
They just can't see (naw)
They are not able to understand me.
I'm a man that's in need
I am a man who requires emotional support and attention.
Oh, I can't fake (fake)
I cannot pretend or put on a façade.
And I can't front (front)
I cannot act superficially or insincerely.
Really need me a woman to love
I truly desire a woman to love and share my life with.
But she never come
But she has not come into my life yet.
Dreams unfulfilled with no love
My dreams will remain incomplete without a fulfilling loving relationship.
See I'm calling (I'm calling) for someone (for someone)
I am reaching out and calling for someone special in my life.
To fill my emptiness
To satisfy my emotional needs and fill the void in my life.
Can you hear me (hear me)
Are you able to understand me and my needs?
Well I'm sending out an S.O.S.
I am in distress and urgently seeking help.
I'm in distress (yes I am)
I am experiencing emotional turmoil and suffering.
It's lonely at the top when you ain't got nobody
Being successful does not matter if you are not sharing your life with anyone.
Nobody to love (naw naw naw naw)
Love is necessary to give life a meaning and purpose.
I betcha my family share my dream with me
I am sure that my family understands and shares my dreams.
Have a little wine with me
Let us relax and spend some time together, with some wine.
Picture that baby
Imagine that with me, darling.
I don't want to be alone (no no no no no no)
I am tired of feeling isolated and alone.
What do you want
What do you really want in life?
What do you do with a dream, a dream and no love
What is the point of a dream if you do not have anyone to share it with?
It's lonely to bed, it's lonely when you wake up
It is a lonely and depressing feeling to go to bed and wake up alone.
No one to keep you warm...(fade)
Without the embrace of a loved one, life can be cold and bleak.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY GIBSON, GERALD EDWARD LEVERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind