Dream A Little Dream Of Me
John Sheridan Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
The lyrics to John Sheridan's song “Dream a Little Dream of Me” invite the listener to a dreamy and comforting world. The opening lines set the scene with a peaceful night sky where stars are shining bright above. The night breeze and birds singing in the sycamore tree are personified with intimate whispers, followed by an invitation to “dream a little dream of me.” The message is clear: embrace this peaceful moment and allow your mind to wander just like in a dream.
The second verse invites the listener to a moment of closeness and comfort, as if nestled in someone’s arms. The lyrics ask the other person to kiss the listener goodnight and to reassure them of their intentions. The singer is feeling lonely and sad, but they find comfort in the thought of the other person dreaming of them. The third verse presents a continuation of these thoughts, with the singer still longing for the other person’s kiss, and looking forward to lingering longer together. The song ends with a hopeful message of sweet dreams until sunbeams find the listener and leave all worries far behind. The final invitation is, once again, to “dream a little dream of me.”
Interestingly, the song was initially published in 1931 under the title “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” with music by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt and lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was later recorded by numerous artists, including The Mamas and The Papas, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. The song has been used in countless movies and TV shows over the years, including “Beautiful Thing,” and “The Sopranos,” among others.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The stars glisten brilliantly in the night sky, illuminating your path.
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The soft and gentle whispers of the night breeze are conveying a message of affection.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The birds are joyfully chirping their melodies from the branches of the sycamore tree.
Dream a little dream of me
Pause for a moment and allow your mind to wander into a peaceful, imaginative state with me.
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Bid me a goodnight with a kiss as we retire for the evening.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Wrap your arms snugly around me and express how much you will yearn for my company.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
During my solitary moments of sadness and depression.
Dream a little dream of me
Escape the harshness of reality and envision a peaceful dreamland with me.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
The stars dimming as the night comes to an end, yet I remain here with you.
Still craving your kiss
My desire for your embrace and affection remains unfulfilled.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I yearn to stay with you until the first light of sunrise appears on the horizon.
Just saying this
Merely expressing my thoughts and feelings for you.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Wishing you pleasant and peaceful dreams until the bright rays of the sun awaken you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
A dreamworld where all fears and concerns are forgotten, nothing but tranquility prevails.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Regardless of what dreams may come, and what form they take.
Dream a little dream of me
Allow me to be a part of your dreams, to share the visions of your subconscious.
Lyrics © DistroKid, TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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