Dream Girl
Jerry Velona Lyrics
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Howls at the moon – writes her own tune
Dying to be loved in her dream world
Small child – innocence squared
Talks to the trees – smiles at the breeze
Used to love to watch you, while you dreamed girl
Buttoned down, aroused, trying not to show it
Dream girl, we′re two of a kind
Take my hand and we'll walk the plank together
Lean girl, gave me the means
You were the one, at least that′s how it seemed
A lonely apparition in my day's dream
Who knows what might be?
Maybe this time, I'll find the perfect rhyme
A mother of invention to my dream world
We can dream together in the real world
The lyrics of Jerry Velona's “Dream Girl” song capture a vivid image of a woman who is lost in her own dream world. She sits on a swing and howls at the moon while writing her own tune, yearning for love in the world of her dreams. The image that these lyrics portray is that of someone who is completely entrenched in her own imagination and fantasies, perhaps to the extent of being unable to function in the real world. The lyrics also suggest that the singer of the song is someone who admires this dream girl and wants to be part of her world. He has seen her as a child, watching her as she talked to trees and smiled at the breeze.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has feelings for the dream girl. The reference to a closed up tulip waiting for its moment suggests that the dream girl is guarded and waiting for the right person to open her up. The singer wants to be that person and is excited by the thought of being with her. The reference to walking the plank together is a metaphor for taking risks and being ready to face any challenges that come their way.
Overall, the song captures the idea of escapism and the power of imagination to create a world that is different from reality. However, it also suggests that the dream world cannot exist without a connection to the real world. The dream girl and narrator are in some ways two of a kind, both searching for something that they cannot find in their lives. But together they can combine their dreams and find the perfect rhyme, creating something new and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream Girl – sits on a swing
The singer sings about a girl who can often be found on a swing in her own dream world.
Howls at the moon – writes her own tune
She is not afraid to express herself as she shouts at the moon and composes her own music.
Dying to be loved in her dream world
The girl wants to be loved and accepted in the world of her dreams.
Small child – innocence squared
The girl is reminiscent of an innocent child with almost untarnished purity.
Talks to the trees – smiles at the breeze
She has no reservations about talking to trees and showing her happiness to the gentle breeze.
Used to love to watch you, while you dreamed girl
The singer reflects on the past when he loved watching the girl dream.
Like a closed up tulip waiting for its moment
The girl is like a budding flower waiting to blossom and reach her full potential.
Buttoned down, aroused, trying not to show it
Although she tries to hide it, she is visibly excited and stimulated by something that captures her attention.
Dream girl, we're two of a kind
The artist feels a connection with her as he is also drawn to the world of dreams.
Take my hand and we'll walk the plank together
He offers to accompany her and explore their dream world together.
Lean girl, gave me the means
The girl, with her thin frame, provides him with a way to access the world of dreams.
You were the one, at least that's how it seemed
He thought the girl was the one to help him achieve his dream but it may no longer be the case.
A lonely apparition in my day's dream
He sees the girl as a ghostly figure in his waking dreams.
Who knows what might be?
He acknowledges that anything could happen in their dream world.
Maybe this time, I'll find the perfect rhyme
He hopes to find the perfect match in the dream world.
A mother of invention to my dream world
He sees her as a source of creativity and inspiration within his dreams.
We can dream together in the real world
The artist realizes that he wants to share his life with the girl, both in their dream and waking worlds.
Writer(s): Gerard M Velona
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.