Pure is the fastest-selling international début classical album to date, and Westenra became an international star, aged 16, when the first of her international albums were released. In August 2006, Westenra joined the Irish group Celtic Woman and toured with them on their 2007 Spring Tour.
Westenra has performed for dignitaries around the world. She is the youngest UNICEF Ambassador to date and has contributed to charities around the world.
Hayley Westenra's music was featured prominently in the 2007-2008 Nintendo Wii game, Endless Ocean.
See also (references):
- Official website: www.hayleywestenra.com
- This bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayley_Westenra
Dream a Little Dream
Hayley Westenra 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 miss me.
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.
Dream a little dream of me.
The song “Dream a Little Dream” is a lullaby that showcases the beauty of love, dreams, longing and hope. It is about someone who is deeply in love with another person and wants that person to think about them before they go to bed. The magic of the stars and the whispers of the night bring to life the idea of dreaming a little dream of the person they love. The song is filled with pure emotions and has a soothing and calming effect as if it is sung to lull a restless child to sleep.
The first verse talks about the stars shining bright above the person and the night breezes whispering “I love you”. The next verse talks about birds singing in the sycamore tree as they encourage the person to dream a little dream of the one they love. The chorus then follows and goes like “Say nighty-night and kiss me, just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me, while I’m alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me.” It gives the message that as the person falls asleep, they should think of their loved one and imagine them holding and kissing them.
The second verse starts with the fading of the stars, but the person still lingers on thinking about the one they love. They crave that person’s kiss and want to linger till dawn. The chorus follows again stating, “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 ends with the chorus being repeated, creating a sense of peacefulness, calmness, and hopefulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you".
The singer is admiring the beauty of the stars as they twinkle and the gentle night breeze seems to convey a message of love.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree, "Dream a little dream of me".
The singer hears the birds chirping and imagines that they're asking the beloved to dream of them.
Say "nighty-night" and kiss me. Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me.
The singer is asking their beloved to say goodnight, give them a kiss, and reassure them with a tight hug that they will be missed.
While I'm alone and blue as can be, dream a little dream of me.
The artist is feeling lonely and sad, and wishes that their beloved would dream of them to bring them some comfort.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear.
The stars are slowly disappearing, but the artist is still waiting and holding onto hope.
Still craving your kiss, I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear.
The singer desires the kiss of their beloved so much that they long to be with them till morning.
Just saying this: Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you.
The singer wishes their beloved sweet dreams until they wake up to the sun's rays.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you.
The artist wants their beloved to have sweet dreams that will take away all their worries.
But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me.
The artist asks their beloved to dream of them, no matter what else they dream about.
Dream a little dream of me.
The artist repeats the request for their beloved to dream of them.
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
fernand naudin
Love this voice ❤❤❤
mommyko88
Amazing voice! I love this version!
seehyoung Kwon
What a great voice! 👏👏👏👍🏼
65castellman
I love your voice Hayley Westenra.
Carlos Shake
One of the most beautiful voices the ever heard!
Lady Delwynne - The Fairytale Vocalist
Sunning and flawless as always,my dearest Hayley! ❤️
Frédéric HRECINSKI
Quel bonheur de retrouver Hayley ! Un pur bonheur 💖💖
Vicente Carneiro de Castro
Você como sempre estonteante, que sua vida seja sempre muito cheia de alegrias e que a saúde faça morada em seu ser. Parabéns você é demais.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏👸👸👸💐💐
santos mejia
I love your voice...
javiercenteno1
I love Hayley Westenra...