Trouble In Mind
Les Paul Lyrics


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When skies are cloudy and grey,
They're only grey for a day,
So wrap your troubles in dreams,
And dream your troubles away.
Until that sunshine peeps through,
There's only one thing to do,
Just wrap your troubles in dreams,
And dream your troubles away.
Your castles may tumble,
That's Fate after all,
Life's really funny that way.
No use to grumble,
Just smile as they fall,
Weren't you King for a day?
Say!
Just remember that sunshine
Always follows the rain,




So wrap your troubles in dreams,
And dream your troubles away.

Overall Meaning

The song "Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" by Les Paul & Mary Ford is a song about coping with difficult times in life. The lyrics suggest that when things are not going well, it is important to remain optimistic and keep dreaming. The lyricist encourages listeners to wrap their troubles in dreams, meaning to focus on positive thoughts and to keep hope alive, until things improve. This message is conveyed through a series of metaphors, such as "skies are cloudy and grey," "castles may tumble," and "sunshine follows the rain."


The first verse of the song suggests that although life may be difficult, it is important to remember that things will get better. The second verse hints that bad things may happen, but it is important to keep a positive attitude towards it. The chorus reinforces the idea that through difficult times, having hope and dreams for a better future can be a source of comfort.


The song is ultimately an uplifting and motivating message of resilience and hope. It acknowledges the ups and downs of life but encourages listeners to keep their head up and stay optimistic, reminding them that after every rain comes sunshine.


Line by Line Meaning

When skies are cloudy and grey,
When there are bad times or situations,


They're only grey for a day,
They don't last forever; they only last a short while,


So wrap your troubles in dreams,
Take your problems and put them aside for a while,


And dream your troubles away.
Replace reality with something better in your mind,


Until that sunshine peeps through,
Until things turn around and get better,


There's only one thing to do,
You must take control and do something to make yourself feel better,


Just wrap your troubles in dreams,
Resort to positive thoughts, such as daydreaming, as an escape from reality,


And dream your troubles away.
Allow your imagination to take over until your problems seem less serious,


Your castles may tumble,
Things may fall apart or not go as planned in life,


That's Fate after all,
This is just how life works sometimes,


Life's really funny that way.
Life has a sense of humor and can be unpredictable,


No use to grumble,
There is no point in complaining about what you cannot control,


Just smile as they fall,
Instead, find joy in the little things and don't lose sight of the positives,


Weren't you King for a day?
At some point, everything may have seemed perfect and under your control,


Say!
Hey! Listen up!


Just remember that sunshine
Remember that good times will come,


Always follows the rain,
There is always good that comes out of bad situations,


So wrap your troubles in dreams,
Continue to use positive thoughts to get through difficult times,


And dream your troubles away.
Focus on something better until things start to look up.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Moll, Harry Barris, Ted Koehler

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