He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
His parents started a radio station; hers were music teachers.
Both had music in their blood, instruments in their hands, and a mind to create.
The mountains led him to the west; a star led her to the north.
In Vancouver they met and schooled—studying music and life.
They found promise.
They found love.
In less than a year they put school on hold, got married, and lived.
With music and purpose guiding them, school called again and to Nashville they went.
He became an audio engineer; she became a songwriter; music stayed central and they continued to create.
Entering the Nashville music scene in 2009, Handsome and Gretyl released their debut EP, Hold On Tight Love, February 2011.
Handsome and Gretyl have created an earthy folk feel crossed with an imaginative jaunt of pop, a sweet and tangy piece of wild berry pie. This duo draws from real life, delivering optimistic though realistic lyrics, seasoned with the chill of snow, the sea breeze, and the hope of tomorrow’s sunrise.
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Handsome and Gretyl Lyrics
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Birds singing in the sycamore tree, "Dream a little dream of me".
Say "nighty-night" and kiss me. Just hold me tight and tell me you'll missme.
While I'm alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear.
Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear.
Just saying this: Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you.
But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear.
Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear.
Just saying this: Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you.
But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me.
The song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Handsome and Gretyl is a romantic and dreamy ballad about longing for love and companionship. The opening lines "Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper, 'I love you'" sets the stage for a dream-like atmosphere where the singer is expressing their feelings to their lover. The second line, "Birds singing in the sycamore tree, 'Dream a little dream of me'" creates a sense of whimsy and encourages the listener to enter a dream world with the singer.
The chorus of the song confirms the singer's loneliness and longing for their lover, and they ask them to hold them tight and dream of them while they are apart. The lyrics "While I'm alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me" showcase the depth of the singer's emotions and the vulnerability they feel. The second verse elaborates on this sense of longing as the stars begin to fade and the singer begs their lover to stay with them until dawn.
The song ends as it begins, with a repetition of the chorus lyrics "Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you. Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you. But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me." These lines provide comfort and reassurance to the singer's lover as they part ways and dream of each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you".
The night sky is bright and beautiful, and the gentle wind seems to carry a message of love.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree, "Dream a little dream of me".
The birds are singing and inviting the listener to dream of the singer.
Say "nighty-night" and kiss me. Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me.
The singer is asking for a kiss and some comforting words before going to bed.
While I'm alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me.
The artist is feeling sad and lonely, and asks the listener to think of them fondly.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear.
Although the stars are disappearing, the artist remains hopeful and steadfast.
Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear.
The singer desires the listener's affection, and wishes to stay with them until morning.
Just saying this: Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you.
The singer wishes the listener peaceful and happy dreams until they wake up in the morning.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you.
The artist wants the listener's dreams to be free from any troubles or concerns.
But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me.
Even if the listener's dreams are different, the artist asks them to still think of them fondly.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.