This Time The Dream's On Me
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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We'll be close together, wait and see
Oh, by the way
This time the dream's on me
And you'll look at me adoringly
But as things stand
This time the dream's on me
It would be fun to be certain
That I'm the one
To know that I at least
Supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true
But this time the dream's on me
It would be fun to be certain
That I'm the one
To know that I at least, I at least
Supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true
But this time the dream's on me
This time the dream's on me
Harry Connick Jr.'s "This Time The Dream's On Me" is a sweet and hopeful ballad that speaks about the possibility of a future where two people can be happy and together. The song speaks about the hope of being close to each other someday, how it would feel to look at each other with adoration, and the importance of being a shoulder to cry on. The singer acknowledges that it would be fun to know that he is the one to see his love interest through until they are everything they want to be.
In the chorus, the song mentions that this time the dream is on the singer. This could mean that he acknowledges that he may not be the person to make the dream of being together come true, but he can still dream and hope for a happy future. In a way, the song speaks to the idea of putting faith in love and hope, even if it does not immediately result in a happy ending.
Overall, the lyrics of "This Time The Dream's On Me" are poetic and romantic. The song captures the longing for love and companionship, while recognizing that such things may not always be possible. The lyrics are a testament to the power of hope and the importance of holding on to the dream of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere, someday
At some point in the future, we will be close together in a particular place.
We'll be close together, wait and see
We'll be near each other once we meet up in the future, but it's not guaranteed yet.
Oh, by the way
By the way, I want to let you know something.
This time the dream's on me
This time, the responsibility of making our dreams come true lies on me and not on you primarily.
You'll take my hand
You'll hold my hand affectionately.
And you'll look at me adoringly
You'll gaze at me with a look of admiration and devotion.
But as things stand
However, things are currently not in this favorable state.
It would be fun to be certain
It would be entertaining and satisfying to know for sure.
That I'm the one
That I am the one who can provide you with emotional support and care.
To know that I at least
To have the knowledge or confirmation that, at a minimum, I provide something meaningful to you.
Supply the shoulder you cry upon
To give you the support and comfort you need when times get tough and you want to cry.
To see you through
To help you get through difficult times and situations.
Till you're everything you want to be
Until you have fulfilled your dreams and goals, and become the person you aspire to be.
It can't be true
It's unlikely or impossible to be realistic.
But this time the dream's on me
Even though it might seem unrealistic, I am committed to making our dreams a reality this time around.
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