Raven
Jewel (Children's) Lyrics


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Fly like a raven
Black honey into the night
Soft like the air beneath
A swan in her flight
Then return back home to bed
Bring the dancing stars
Sleep and dream of a white wolf howling
And know that I am near

Shh,
Close your eyes
Don't ask why
Let's dream together you and I
Oh, close your eyes
We will fly
Dreaming together you and I

The moon has sailed
In a silver gown of stars
That's long but not forever
Soon our love will rise as mine
And sing to the shadows
Tomorrow we shall rise with the dawn
Kiss the flowers and blooms
But now lie still as the wind and listen
For I will come to you with the foot steps of morning

Shh,
Close your eyes
Don't ask why
Let's dream together you and I
Ohh,
Close your eyes
We can fly
Dreaming together you and I
Dream,
Dream,




Dream,
Dream.

Overall Meaning

The song Raven by Jewel (Children's) is about embracing the power of imagination and dreaming. The lyrics compare the freedom and grace of a raven to the gentle beauty of a swan. The singer encourages the listener to fly with their imagination, to dream together, and to let go of their worries. The reference to the white wolf howl implies that the dreams are taking place in the wilderness or possibly in a mystical or magical setting. The singer promises to stay near, and to come back with the morning light, bringing hope and inspiration to the dreamer.


The song emphasizes the importance of letting go of the present and diving into a world of imagination without asking too many questions or worrying about the future. The imagery of flying free like a raven or swan, and listening to the wind, urges the listener to trust their inner voice and to believe in their own powers. It also reflects the belief that dreams can bring healing and a sense of rejuvenation.


Line by Line Meaning

Fly like a raven
Let's leave all our earthly worries behind and soar in our dreams like a raven.


Black honey into the night
Our dreams will be sweet, immersive and eternal like honey, even amidst the chaotic darkness of the night.


Soft like the air beneath, a swan in her flight
We'll float through the dreamscape as effortlessly as a swan, gliding through the soft, cool air.


Then return back home to bed
We'll eventually wake up and come back to reality where our bed awaits.


Bring the dancing stars
Before we drift off to sleep, let us take the stars with us and dance under their shining light.


Sleep and dream of a white wolf howling
Let's rest our bodies and allow our minds to wander freely, dreaming of a white wolf howling in the distance.


And know that I am near
No matter how far or fanciful our dreams take us, we'll always be near each other's hearts.


The moon has sailed in a silver gown of stars
As night falls, the moon emerges, clad in a sparkling garment of stars.


That's long but not forever
Although the night may seem long and unending, it will eventually give way to morning.


Soon our love will rise as mine
Our love will only continue to flourish and rise like the moon in the sky.


And sing to the shadows
Even in the darkness, our love will sing and echo in every corner and crevice.


Tomorrow we shall rise with the dawn
As the sun rises, we'll wake up with renewed energy and enthusiasm for a new day filled with possibilities.


Kiss the flowers and blooms
Nature will greet us with open arms and we'll revel in its beauty and splendor, kissing the flowers and enjoying the blooms.


But now lie still as the wind and listen
For now, let's be still and listen to the sounds of the night, like the whispering of the wind.


For I will come to you with the foot steps of morning
As the new day approaches, I'll be by your side, bringing the promise of a new beginning.


Dream, dream, dream, dream.
All in all, let's never stop dreaming and chasing our wildest imaginations, for anything is possible in our dreams.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEWEL KILCHER

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Comments from YouTube:

@alkigirl

One of the things I love about her is that she is so versatile!!! Sometimes she sounds like a little girl and other times she rocks out like Janis Joplin ... soooooo amazing!!!

@mirandashepherd8254

My kids and I love you Jewel your voice is like an angel I have been a fan since day one.

@heartheart5543

Thank you for posting this

@SusanneTrijntje

Thank you for commenting!

@marygarza4116

I would rock my baby to bed with this lullaby CD.

@Swoon17

I never realized I would be going out to buy a cd of lullabies for myself but I have to after hearing hers!

@wildhorses24

This puts me instantly to sleep almost everytime I hear it. She has such an amazing voice.

@kalias07

My husband and I do not have kids right now. Whe that time does come this will be what I play for my babies. it is making me relaxed and almsot sleepy myself lol. I am considering playing this when I go to bed tonight -goodbye insomnia! (i hope lol)

@ijeweleveryday

Classic Jewel. 2 Thumbs Up.

@kateschwanke

Very easy to harmonize with, can't wait to sing it to my baby when he comes :D

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