SWEET DREAMS
Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline Lyrics
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Every night I go through
Why can't I forget you and start my life anew
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
You don't love me, it's plain
I should know I'll never wear your ring
I should hate you the whole night through
Sweet dreams of you
Things I know can't come true
Why can't I forget the past, start loving someone new
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
The lyrics to Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline's song "Sweet Dreams" are a poignant lament of wanting to forget about a past love and move on from the memories that haunt the singer every night. The song speaks to the pain of being unable to let go of a love that has ended, despite knowing that the relationship is over and the other person doesn't care for them anymore. The repeated phrase "sweet dreams of you" reinforces the idea that the singer is tormented by thoughts of their former lover, unable to escape the memories that continue to haunt them.
The line "You don't love me, it's plain" speaks to the painful realization that the singer is no longer loved by the person they care for. The phrase "I should hate you the whole night through" suggests that the singer wishes they could forget about the person entirely and move on with their life, but they are unable to do so. The song ends on a note of resignation, with the singer asking why they can't forget the past and start loving someone new. The final line "instead of having sweet dreams about you" echoes the pain and longing that runs throughout the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet dreams of you
I imagine and yearn for a happy life with you every night
Every night I go through
Each night I experience these yearnings and feelings
Why can't I forget you and start my life anew
I want to move on from my past memories with you and start afresh
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
But my mind is stuck in these sweet dreams of you
You don't love me, it's plain
I realize and accept that your feelings are not the same as mine
I should know I'll never wear your ring
I am aware that we will never be married
I should hate you the whole night through
I should try to feel hatred towards you in order to forget you
Sweet dreams of you
Despite trying, I can't help but dream of a future with you
Things I know can't come true
I am aware that my dreams with you are just fantasies and can never turn into reality
Why can't I forget the past, start loving someone new
I want to move on from my past with you and start loving a new person
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
But my mind is still consumed by thoughts and dreams of you
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Gibson
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@flyingmerkel6
There are many singers whose entire careers can't equal the first 15 seconds of "Sweet Dreams"
@pauldean7690
What a great compliment to her amazing voice
@ellenpearljackson5219
Amen
@aharmon6402
Wow. So well said. Hard to argue otherwise
@karenjones3233
This is sooo accurate π₯°
@harmonpatch6858
Amen
@dalegardner6703
To and for a woman who changed my life , my daughter and I used to sing with patsy on my truck driving all over America now my daughter is in heaven with patsy. God bless them both and all others π π β€.
@jeanniemartin3381
So sorry to hear of your daughter.....my son and I use to sing all sorts of songs together but I lost him in a car accident so I can emphasize with you......cherish the memories....
@rubyhobock3851
I love anyting Patsy Cline sing she is wonderful anything she sings is so lovely and peaceful and relaxing Patsy Cline she is awesome
@jasonsturges3540
Sweet Dreams is such a beautiful Haunting song. Such a sad ending to a beautiful voice.