Dream Lover
Johnny Nash Lyrics


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Every night I hope and pray
A dream lover will come my way
A girl to hold in my arms
And know the magic of her charms
'Cause I want a girl to call my own
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone
Dream lover, where are you
With a love, oh, so true?
And I hand that can hold,
To feel you near as I grow old?
'Cause I want a girl to call my own
I want a dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Someday, I don't know how,
I hope she'll hear my plea
Some way, I don't know how,
She'll bring her love to me

Dream lover, until then,
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do,
Till all my lover's dreams come true
'Cause I want a girl to call my own
I want a dream lover so
I don't have to dream alone

Please don't make me dream alone
I beg you don't make me dream alone





No, I don't wanna dream

Overall Meaning

alone


The song "Dream Lover" by Johnny Nash is a yearning love ballad about a man who hopes and prays for a dream lover to come his way. The singer of the song desires a girl whom he can hold in his arms and know the magic of her charms. The song's lyrics are an expression of the loneliness felt by the man who yearns for a romantic relationship. He dreams of being able to call a girl his own and not have to dream alone. The song's recurring motifs of yearning, romance, and loneliness are symbolic of the human search for companionship and love.


The song is sung in a soft, gentle voice that conveys the vulnerability and longing felt by the singer. The simple, repetitive melody and the use of a doo-wop style backing group contribute to the song's charm and enduring popularity. Johnny Nash's voice is soulful and emotive, making the song resonate with listeners across generations. "Dream Lover" is a timeless classic that speaks to the human experience of longing for connection and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I hope and pray
The singer longs for a dream lover so much that they pray for one every night.


A dream lover will come my way
The singer hopes that someday they will meet their dream lover.


A girl to hold in my arms
The singer yearns for someone to hold and embrace.


And know the magic of her charms
The singer desires to know the unique qualities and treasures of his dream lover.


'Cause I want a girl to call my own
The singer wants a partner to call his own for his own happiness.


I want a dream lover
The singer wants a partner who will fulfill his every dream and desire.


So I don't have to dream alone
The singer wishes to have a companion with whom he wouldn't feel alone in his dreams.


Dream lover, where are you
The singer is addressing his imaginary dream lover, asking her whereabouts.


With a love, oh, so true?
The singer longs for a lover with genuine love that doesn't fade away with time.


And a hand that can hold
The singer desires an affectionate lover who is physically accessible and present.


To feel you near as I grow old?
The singer wishes to have a companion to feel their warmth and affection even through old age.


'Cause I want a girl to call my own
The singer wants a person so special he wouldn't have to share her with anyone else.


I want a dream lover
The singer wants a lover who fulfils his every fantasy and desire.


So I don't have to dream alone
The singer is afraid to be alone in his dreams and desires a lover to make his dream a reality.


Someday, I don't know how,
The singer hopes for a day when he will meet his dream lover though he doesn't know how.


I hope she'll hear my plea
The singer wishes for his dream lover to hear his cry and show herself in his life.


Some way, I don't know how,
The singer expresses his confusion in how he will meet his dream lover.


She'll bring her love to me
The singer anticipates his dream lover will bring and share her love with him.


Dream lover, until then,
The singer is addressing his imaginary dream lover and recognizes he has to wait even longer.


I'll go to sleep and dream again
The singer acknowledges that he has no control and will continue to dream.


That's the only thing to do,
The singer has accepted that the only way to be with his dream lover is through dreams.


Till all my lover's dreams come true
The singer looks forward to a time when his lover's dreams become a reality.


'Cause I want a girl to call my own
The singer wants someone he can exclusively call his own.


I want a dream lover so
The singer wants a partner that is the embodiment of his fantasies.


I don't have to dream alone
The singer doesn't want to dream by himself; he wants someone to share those dreams with.


Please don't make me dream alone
The singer is pleading with his imaginary dream lover not to abandon him.


I beg you don't make me dream alone
The singer is begging his dream lover not to leave him alone to his dreams.


No, I don't wanna dream
The singer no longer wants to be limited to imaginary dreams of his dream lover.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ashley Woodman Hall, Robin Fox, Rachel Corinne Murray

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