I'll See You in My Dreams
Isham Jones And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Twilight sings a song,
Of the happiness that used to be;
Soon my eyes will close,
Soon I'll find repose,
And in dreams you're always near to me.
[Chorus]
Hold you in my dreams,
Someone took you out of my arms,
Still I feel the thrill of your charms,
Lips that once were mine,
Tender eyes that shine,
They will light my way tonight,
I'll See You In My Dreams.
The lyrics of Isham Jones's song I'll See You In My Dreams effectively convey the longing, nostalgia, and sadness felt by someone who has been separated from a loved one. The opening verse sets the tone for the entire song as it describes how even though the days feel long and endless, there is still a sense of beauty and hope as twilight sings a song that reminds the singer of happier times. However, as the night progresses and the singer falls asleep, the only solace they find is in their dreams where their loved one still remains, close and present.
The chorus of the song takes on a more hopeful and bittersweet tone, as the singer expresses their desire to hold their loved one in their dreams, even though they've been taken away from them in reality. Despite the absence of their loved one's physical presence, the memory of their touch, kisses, and bright eyes continue to linger, and it's this memory that brings comfort to the singer as they drift off to sleep.
Overall, the lyrics of I'll See You In My Dreams express a mixture of melancholy and hopeful emotions, capturing the essence of lost love, nostalgia, and the unbreakable bond between two people even when they're physically apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Tho' the days are long,
Though the days seem endless and never-ending
Twilight sings a song,
As the sun sets each day, the gentle nightfall brings with it a sense of calm and peace
Of the happiness that used to be;
Recalling happy times and longing for their return
Soon my eyes will close,
As the night deepens and sleep approaches
Soon I'll find repose,
Finally finding rest and relaxation after a long day
And in dreams you're always near to me.
In the realm of my dreams, the one I love is always by my side
I'll See You In My Dreams
Despite not being together now, I will still see and feel your presence in my dreams
Hold you in my dreams,
In my dreams, I am able to hold you close and feel your warmth
Someone took you out of my arms,
Someone has come between us, taking away the love that we once shared
Still I feel the thrill of your charms,
Even though we are no longer together, I still feel the enchantment and allure of your presence
Lips that once were mine,
The lips that were once mine to kiss and hold
Tender eyes that shine,
The soft and gentle eyes that sparkle with a brilliant light
They will light my way tonight,
In my dreams, the light of your eyes will guide me through the darkness
I'll See You In My Dreams.
Even though we are apart, I will see you and feel your presence in my dreams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Kahn, Isham Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paulajohnson5401
My great uncle Isham wrote beautiful songs and I am proud that my father played in his orchestra several years.
@lvolka1948
How old are u
@Gentledudy
You should :) its a great song
@Strings-jg2to
So this is the original? I only heard Django's version.
@fredmelamed5685
You come from the stock of giants!
@ShaNaNa242
What a great family
@dianabeloved
I just spoke with my grandma over the phone- the pandemic and her living in assisted living for her alzheimer’s have kept us from seeing each other for no more than 15 minutes once or twice a year. We were saying how the phone call made our nights better and that we’ll be dreaming of each other tonight. Then she suddenly started singing this song. I’m so grateful that this song has been uploaded so I can hear the tune and think of her ❤️
@donnaadams1829
Beautiful
@kevinkershaw1209
💕
@auroraborealis8155
This story brought a tear to my eye, your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman! Thank you very much for sharing