Im Making Believe
Ink Spots and Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Making believe I'm talking to you, wish you could hear what I say
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreaming, so till my dreams come true
I'll whisper "Good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Making believe it's you
I'm making believe that you're in my arms though I know you're so far away
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreamin', so till my dreams come true
I'll whisper "Good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Making believe it's you
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Making believe is just another way of dreamin', so till my dreams come true
I'll whisper "Good night", turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
Making believe it's you
The lyrics to Ink Spots' "I'm Making Believe" depict the singer's yearning for a distant loved one. Despite the impossibility of physical proximity, the singer engages in a form of wishful thinking, wherein they imagine their beloved is with them, talking and dancing as they used to do. The singer even kisses their pillow as if it were the loved one. By repeating the phrase "making believe," the song suggests that this act of dreamlike pretending is a coping mechanism for the singer's loneliness and separation from the person they miss so deeply.
The use of dancing in the lyrics serves as a metaphor for the intimacy and connection the singer seeks with their loved one. Dancing together is a shared experience that they can relive even when apart. Similarly, the act of "making believe" is a form of shared imagination that brings the singer closer to their beloved, even if only in their own mind.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet sentiment of longing for someone who is out of reach. It highlights the power of the imagination to provide temporary solace in the face of separation, but also the painful reality that the imagined presence is not the same as the real thing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm making believe that you're in my arms though I know you're so far away
I'm pretending that you are here with me, even though I am aware that you are physically distant.
Making believe I'm talking to you, wish you could hear what I say
I imagine our conversations and hope that somehow you can hear what I have to say.
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
In my lonely room, I picture us dancing as we have done in the past.
Making believe is just another way of dreaming, so till my dreams come true
This act of make-believe is only another form of dreaming, until my wishes become reality.
I'll whisper 'Good night', turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
I will whisper goodnight, turn off the light, and kiss my pillow as if it were your lips.
And here in the gloom of my lonely room we're dancing like we used to do
Once again, I picture us dancing together in my solitary space.
Making believe is just another way of dreaming, so till my dreams come true
Make-believe is a parallel avenue to dreaming, until my reality matches my dreams.
I'll whisper 'Good night', turn out the light, and kiss my pillow
As I say goodnight, I will switch off the light and pretend that my pillow is you one more time.
Making believe it's you
I pretend that my pillow is you, even for the briefest moment.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES V. MONACO, MACK GORDON
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@jimgatteys5196
I think Ella has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard and her diction is flawless!
@valerieturner6664
My mother used to sing this song every now and again. I never heard it except when she sang it. Today I heard someone singing an it reminded me of my Mom, so I typed the lyrics in Google to find that Ella Fitzgerald sang it. I'm having some fund memories of my mother. I miss her everyday. Rest in Peace Princess Dot.
@josegarza8461
its a beautiful song ! Rip your mom , one day you will see her again
@mjbyrne1153
It's such a beautiful song. And thank you for sharing your experience with it. :)
@user-ig1kh1lh7s
я люблю данную песню.
@MrChristian
One of the most beautiful songs, EVER!!!
@patjack1956
I've listened to this recording hundreds of times and each time I think it's the first time. It's just perfect. It tells a story that everyone's experienced at some time in their life, a love story for the ages.
@patjack1956
I love this. I could listen to it forever. It reminds me of my husband who passed away four years ago. So beautiful.
@aarondavis8473
Always makes me think of my momma. Sorry about the loss of your wife.
@firecracker187
Ella's voice is as smooth as butter