In 2009, Evancho independently released her debut album, "Prelude to a Dream". The album was released with just 4,000 printings. Because of digital success following her appearance on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, the album charted in the 121st position of the Billboard 200 albums, and the 2nd position of the Billboard Classical albums chart. Following a whirlwind of media coverage after her second place finish on the show, Evancho released her debut holiday EP, "O Holy Night", in November 2010. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one on the Billboard Classical albums, and later achieved Platinum status. Evancho is the youngest solo artist ever to go Platinum in the U.S.
In June 2011, Evancho's debut studio album, "Dream With Me", was released, and charted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums, and number one of the Billboard Classical albums. The album would later achieve "Gold" status, and sell in excess of 500,000 copies.
In late 2011, Evancho's sophomore album, "Heavenly Christmas", was released exclusively through American retailer Walmart. The album debuted at number one on the Classical album chart, becoming her fourth consecutive work to do so. It also debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 albums.
Dream With Me
Jackie Evancho Lyrics
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And paint a sky full of blue
I'd plant two stars
To light the night
If I could skip along clouds
Until the wind sing out loud
Rewrite the rhyme
I see a world where a world
Where every boy and girl
Has all they need to live free
Imagine a world that's kind
With not a child left behind
Where everyone could share the sun
Life is all I adore
Dream with me
The lyrics to "Dream With Me" by Jackie Evancho are about the singer's desire for a kinder and more harmonious world. She imagines a world where every child has everything they need to live a free life. In the first verse, she says that if she could capture the moon and paint the sky blue, she would plant two stars to light the night. This is an analogy for how she would like to be able to create a more beautiful and peaceful world.
In the second verse, Evancho says that if she could skip along clouds and rewrite the rhyme, she would slow down time. This suggests that she wants to be able to take control of the world and make it a better place. She goes on to describe a world where everyone is kind, and no child is left behind. The final line of the song, "Dream with me," is a call to action for everyone to imagine a better, more harmonious world and work towards making it a reality.
Overall, "Dream With Me" is a song about hope and the power of imagination. It encourages listeners to think about what they can do to make the world a better place and to work towards a more peaceful and compassionate future.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could capture the moon
If I had the power to catch the moon
And paint a sky full of blue
And color the sky with the perfect shade of blue
I'd plant two stars
I would put two stars in the sky
To light the night
So that it illuminates the darkness
If I could skip along clouds
If I could move smoothly among clouds
Until the wind sings out loud
Until I can hear the wind's song clearly
Rewrite the rhyme
Change the words to make them perfect
And slow down time
Stop time from moving so quickly
I see a world where a world
I imagine a world where there is a world
Where every boy and girl
In that world, every child
Has all they need to live free
Has everything necessary to live life freely
Imagine a world that's kind
Think of a world that is characterized by kindness
With not a child left behind
Where no child is forgotten or ignored
Where everyone could share the sun
Where everyone can enjoy the warmth of the sun
Life is all I adore
My love for life is all-encompassing
Dream with me
Please join me in imagining this wonderful world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, JACKIE EVANCHO, LINDA THOMPSON
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JGreg
To my ears this little tune's vocals are perfect. No other sound like this! I wouldn't be surprised that between those few lines a whole story couldn't be told. It is much better than it is given credit for.
Bru Schmidt
When she hits the high note at 2:07 so perfect & effortlessly, I get chills 😍😎
C L
@T Boda Certainly there are many talented young people in music schools, but this young lady was performing this entire concert of 15 songs in 3 languages for the PBS Great Performances series four days after her 11th birthday. This is but one of the songs. Another PBS Special followed at age 12 and again at 14. She remains the youngest artist to headline Lincoln Center with a solo concert at age 11. And, she still holds the record as the youngest Platinum-selling artist in US history. There's really nothing fair when considering the historic achievements of this prodigy who was gifted with a one-in-a-million voice (acknowledged a "pure opera voice" -link below), perfect relative pitch, an extraordinary innate understanding of music structure, and exceptional interpretive skill, never having been in music school or professionally trained. Her voice made her a multi-millionaire at age 13 earned from solo concerts, special appearances across the country and around the world, and prestigious private engagements. Where do we see the music students? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZHwIfFCLw
T Boda
Btw, shes a fine singer. But there are many such talented young people at music schools all over the world!
That takes nothing from her. It just makes it fair to all the others. Wouldnt Bob want us to be fair?
And nice? Whisper that last part.
T Boda
Why do I think there's another, pecrfect, genius, better than anyone, plus, a heaven sent perfect angelic being arriving like Bob Ross.
She is being anointed right now. Do not dare say anything about her that smacks of criticism.
Even if you are a musical Expert of Experts. We'll get you!!! Please do a little music study before you crown her the Bob Ross of singing.
Luis Tanimoto
Beautiful song ! Wonderful Jackie Evancho.
Thomas Kauffman
I don't think there is anything that this magnificent young lady did is doing or will do that I for one don't just love !!! She always brings me to tears, that voice of hers I can't describe it!!!!! And her personality is so sweet!!!! I had the privilege to see her in person Feb 24 19 in Lancaster unbelievable!!!!! I so hope to see her again!!! I and all her fans hope and pray the very best for her in what ever she does!!!! I feel like she is one of my family, one of my daughters, Good bless you, and keep you !!!!! We love!!!!
Brenda Gold
WOW!!! Such a beautiful voice!! So much talent at a young age! Little angel!!! XOXO
Melony Mukherjee
Your so beautiful and your voice is so heavenly angelic ✨. I'm in love with your voice. Your voice is really a lullaby. ☺☺☺✨✨✨✨
Bill Child
Still one of my all time favorites that Jackie has ever sung... Something about dreams with me ya know?. I guess I'm a dreamer at heart and she sings a few songs about them so well I keep coming back... Oh yeah here 10 years later , she has a new number one in my fav book.. called "A Million Dreams" that I listen to almost everyday. Her positive humble approach to life inspires many including me.. "A Million Dreams" is one of many great songs on her newly released "The Debut" CD