Goodnight
Kaplansky Lucy Lyrics
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And if dawn comes I won't worry
Something deep inside keeps me awake
I wish that you were here right beside me
I recall when I was very young
And I could not fall sleep
My father sang me songs to make me tired
But memories don't come so easily
Wherever you are sleeping
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
Goodnight goodnight
Wherever you are sleeping
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
Now I lie awake and it's no fun
I'm tossing and turning
I'd call you if it weren't so very late
But telephones won't bring you close to me
I recall the nights we stayed up late
Wide awake but still dreaming
There was nothing on this earth
That could make me tired
But memories don't come so easily
So goodnight goodnight
Wherever you are sleeping
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
Goodnight goodnight
Wherever you are sleeping
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
Kaplansky Lucy's Goodnight is a song that speaks to the feeling of longing for someone who's not with you at the moment. The singer in the song is someone who has a hard time falling asleep and is often kept awake by something deep within. Whether it be anxiety, excitement, or missing their loved one, the singer yearns for that person to be with them. They reminisce about their past when their father would sing songs to make them fall asleep. The lyrics are filled with nostalgia and the longing for someone to be with them while they lie awake.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that they're lying awake, tossing and turning, wishing they could call their loved one. The feeling of being alone and wanting someone there with them is palpable. They remember the nights they stayed up late, wide awake but still dreaming. The hope that their loved one is dreaming of them too is the only solace they have in the loneliness of the night. Ultimately, the song says goodnight, wishing the person wherever they are sleeping a peaceful slumber and a dream of them.
Overall, Goodnight is a poignant song that speaks to the universal feeling of missing someone. Kaplansky Lucy's lyrical depth is on full display in this song, as she paints a picture of loneliness and longing in a way that's relatable to anyone who's ever missed someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleepless nights don't bother me at all
I am unaffected by staying up all night without sleep
And if dawn comes I won't worry
I am not concerned about the arrival of morning
Something deep inside keeps me awake
There is an internal force that prevents me from falling asleep
I wish that you were here right beside me
I desire your physical presence next to me
I recall when I was very young
I remember a time from my childhood
And I could not fall sleep
I had difficulty going to sleep
My father sang me songs to make me tired
My dad would sing soothing melodies to help me fall asleep
But memories don't come so easily
However, these memories are not a simple thing to recollect
So goodnight goodnight
Wherever you are sleeping
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
A farewell to my loved one, and a wish for them to think of me while they rest
Now I lie awake and it's no fun
I'm tossing and turning
Currently, I am unhappy and restless while in bed
I'd call you if it weren't so very late
I would make a phone call to connect with you if it wasn't so late in the night
But telephones won't bring you close to me
Despite using a telephone, I cannot physically connect with you
I recall the nights we stayed up late
Wide awake but still dreaming
I remember the times when we would both stay up despite being tired
There was nothing on this earth
That could make me tired
During those times, nothing in the world could make me feel sleepy
And I hope that if you dream you dream of me
Once again, I wish for you to think of me in your dreams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFF EBERHARDT
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