I ll Buy That Dream
Kitty Kallen Lyrics


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Imagine me with my head on your shoulder
And you with your lips getting bolder
A sky full of moon and a sweet mellow tune
I′ll buy that dream
Imagine me in a gown white and flowery
And you thanking Dad for my dowry
A church full of folks, those last minute jokes
I'll buy that dream
A honeymoon in Cairo, in a brand new autogyro
Then off to Rio for a drink
We′ll settle down in Dallas
In a little plastic palace
Oh it's not as crazy as you think
Imagine me eighty three wearing glasses
And you ninety two making passes
It soesn't sound bad, and if it can be had
I′ll buy that dream
Imagine me with my head on your shoulder
And you with your lips getting bolder
The sky full of moon, a sweet mellow tune
I′ll buy that dream
Imagine me in a gown white and flowery
And you thanking Dad for my dowry
A church full of folks and those last minute jokes
I'll buy that dream
A honeymoon in Cairo in a brand new autogyro
Then home by rocket in a wink
We′ll settle down near Dallas
In a little plastic palace
It's not as crazy as you think
Imagine me on our first anniversary
With some one like you in the nursery
Oh, it doesn′t sound bad




And if it can be had
(Both together) I'll buy that dream

Overall Meaning

In "I'll buy that dream," Kitty Kallen sings about her dream of being with her loved one in different stages of life. The song's vivid imagery paints a picture of a romantic relationship that lasts through time. The singer imagines herself with her head on her partner's shoulder, dancing to a sweet, mellow tune under a moonlit sky. She envisions a beautiful wedding where her partner thanks her father for her dowry, and they exchange last-minute jokes with their family and friends. They go on a honeymoon to Cairo, travel by autogyro, and later settle in a little plastic palace near Dallas, perhaps hinting at the futuristic or modernist architecture of the time. The song's final stanza portrays a couple celebrating their first anniversary with their newborn child.


However, the song's true essence lies in the title's meaning- buying the dream of being with someone you love. In life, we all have dreams of love, happiness, and a beautiful future with our partners. We imagine scenarios of growing old together, reminiscing about the past, and cherishing every moment. Kallen's song exemplifies these dreams and exemplifies that these dreams can be bought willingly.


Kitty Kallen's "I'll Buy That Dream" offers a whimsical and romantic interpretation of love's enduring nature while inviting listeners to imagine their own romantic fantasies. It continues to be a testament to how love's imagination can be bought and realized.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagine me with my head on your shoulder
Visualize me laying my head on your shoulder


And you with your lips getting bolder
You becoming more confident in kissing me


A sky full of moon and a sweet mellow tune
A romantic setting with a beautiful moonlit sky and romantic music


I'll buy that dream
I would love to experience that romantic moment


Imagine me in a gown white and flowery
Picture me in a beautiful, white dress covered in flowers


And you thanking Dad for my dowry
You expressing gratitude to my father for giving me to you


A church full of folks, those last minute jokes
Getting married in front of a church full of people and sharing some last minute jokes before the ceremony


I'll buy that dream
I would love to have that wedding


A honeymoon in Cairo, in a brand new autogyro
Going on a romantic honeymoon in Cairo in a new flying machine


Then off to Rio for a drink
Continuing the honeymoon in Rio and enjoying some drinks


We'll settle down in Dallas
We will eventually make our home in Dallas


In a little plastic palace
In a small, modern house


Oh it's not as crazy as you think
This idea of settling down in Dallas is not as wild as it seems


Imagine me eighty three wearing glasses
Picture me at age 83, wearing glasses


And you ninety two making passes
You at age 92 still making romantic advances towards me


It doesn't sound bad, and if it can be had
It's not an unpleasant thought, and if it could happen


I'll buy that dream
I would love to be with you for so many years and still be in love


Imagine me on our first anniversary
Picture us celebrating our first anniversary together


With someone like you in the nursery
With a child like you, who I love dearly, in the nursery


Oh, it doesn't sound bad
That scenario is not a terrible idea


And if it can be had
If it is possible to achieve


(Both together) I'll buy that dream
We would both love to experience that future together




Writer(s): Allie Wrubel, Herb Magidson

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