Founding member Billy Kinsley previously played with The Merseybeats and The Merseys. Liverpool Express toured with both Rod Stewart and the influential rock band, Foreigner. One of Liverpool Express' members, pianist Roger Scott Craig, went on to join Fortune in 1982, and form Harlan Cage in 1996.
Band members
* Roger Scott Craig - pianist / keyboardist
* Billy Kinsley (born William Ellis Kinsley, 28 November 1946, Anfield, Liverpool) - bassist
* Tony Coates - vocalist / guitarist
* Derek Cashin - drummer
* John Ryan - drummer / backing vocals (1976-1981) - previously with Nickleodeon, RoadRunner and Health Farm, later a member of The Swinging Blue Jeans
Dreamin
Liverpool Express Lyrics
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I'm only dreamin'
And when I'm dreamin'
It's always of you
Soft lights
With music that delights
No more saying no nights
I wanna live
But I don't know what to say
I'd like to give you all my love
But I'd just dream it away
Lonely, when I get lonely
I'm dreamin' only
Only of you
I wanna live
But I don't know what to say
I'd like to give you all my love
But I'd just dream it away
Dreamin' (I wanna live with you)
I'll carry on dreamin' (wanna make love to you)
And I'll do my schemin' (gotta make love to you now)
Til it comes true
Soft lights (I wanna live)
With music that delights (gotta make love)
No more saying no nights (gotta make love to you now)
Cause I'm with you
Liverpool Express's song Dreamin' is a romantic ballad that speaks of the power of love and the impact it has on one's life. The lyrics describe the dreamlike state that the singer finds themselves in when they think of their lover. The opening line, "Dreamin', I'm only dreamin'," sets the tone for the whole song, suggesting that the singer is not in reality at this moment. The lyrics conjure up images of a dimly lit room with soft lights and romantic music playing in the background implying an intimate setting recalling the early days of a relationship. The singer's desire to be with their lover is palpable, with mentions of "I wanna live" suggesting they feel their life is incomplete without their lover's presence. The lyrics also suggest a sense of loneliness when the lover is not around, reinforcing just how essential their partner is to their well-being.
The lyrics are poetic and emotive, and the imagery created is vivid and evocative. The song's structure is straightforward, with a repetition of the chorus adding to its overall dreamlike quality. The repetition of the phrase "I'd like to give you all my love, but I'd just dream it away" emphasizes the singer's powerlessness in their desire to be with their lover.
The song's theme is of love, passion, and longing, which are universal emotions that the listeners can identify with. Ultimately, the song's message is that true love can make people feel alive and that dreams can come true if one persists and believes in them.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamin'
The singer is currently lost in a daydream.
I'm only dreamin'
The singer clarifies that they are only lost in a dream.
And when I'm dreamin'
The singer highlights that it is always in their dreams that they think of someone special.
It's always of you
The person the artist thinks of in their dreams is someone they deeply care about.
Soft lights
The artist imagines themselves in a dimly lit environment.
With music that delights
The singer is delighted by the music that is playing in their daydream.
No more saying no nights
The singer is optimistic that they won't have to spend any more nights alone.
Cause I'm with you
The artist is with the person they've been thinking of in their daydream.
I wanna live
The artist desires to live in reality outside of their daydream.
But I don't know what to say
The artist is unsure of what actions or words to take to make their dreams a reality.
I'd like to give you all my love
The singer wants to show the person they care about how much they love them.
But I'd just dream it away
Despite their desires to show their love, the artist feels like their efforts would just become another daydream.
Lonely, when I get lonely
The singer experiences loneliness.
I'm dreamin' only
Even when the singer is lonely, they continue to daydream about the person they care about.
Dreamin' (I wanna live with you)
The singer wants to turn their daydream into reality and be able to live with the person they care about.
I'll carry on dreamin' (wanna make love to you)
The artist continues to daydream and has hopes of being intimate with the person they care about.
And I'll do my schemin' (gotta make love to you now)
The artist is determined to make their dreams a reality and will do whatever it takes to be intimate with the person they care about.
Til it comes true
The singer is hopeful that their dreams will become reality.
Soft lights (I wanna live)
The singer continues to imagine a dimly lit environment where they can be with the person they care about.
With music that delights (gotta make love)
The artist continues to be delighted by the music in their daydream and desires to be intimate with the person they care about.
No more saying no nights (gotta make love to you now)
The artist is determined to be with the person they care about and will take action to make it happen.
Cause I'm with you
The artist is with the person they care about in their daydream.
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cashobuyer
My father was the drummer. Although I haven't heard from my dad in over a decade, I am still proud to be able to say my dad was famous. Maybe we will speak again one day.... Dreamin'
@yappy-daze9
Chris Cashin WOW your dad is the drummer...that's brilliant...my favourite song is You Are My Love...hope you and your dad patch things up one day ...best wishes from Merseyside 🖒
@john111257
Do it, NOW, when they have gone you will regret it
@markstevenson7768
When I was a kid, Billy Kingsley, the Lead Singer & Writer of this Great Song, married the Woman who lived next door to me. I thought the woman was so beautiful that I was determined to become a Songwriter when I grew-up. I did & I released Songs on Polydor Records under the name of 'Two People'. I'm about to start offering my New Songs to Music Publishers to, in turn, offer to Non-Writers, so I need all the positive feedback I can get. Please take a listen & let me know which are your favourites by visiting marktwopeople.com Thanks to those of you who make the effort
@MrGodsking
yes I hope you and dad make up but always remember never hold grudges because it eats you up,ps google the singer dalida and add 2 and two? if the coin drops email me godsking@eircom.net
@MariaK1004
Aww.....what a nice comment to post. I hope by now you've made contact with your Dad. Don't let time pass you both by. 🤗
@angelinasouza9881
Eitaaa, Saudade Machuca!!! ❤
Feliz Por Viver Um Tempo Mágico! ❣
#LiverpoolExpress 🎈
@antonioaparecidodealmeida8692
Nada voltará a ser como antes, mas tudo pode ser melhor como nunca foi. JESUS
@alexandrasaopedro4053
Ah...eu cresci ouvindo essas músicas...adorava ver o vinil girando...bons tempos...tudo era mais simples...mais leve...saudades
@mariogomes9547
Concordo com todos vocês pelas considerações a respeito desse sucesso que encantou-nos em 1978 nas paradas do rádio e TV. Assisti muito esse vídeo no programa discotape na TV tupi em 1978! Realmente o coração apertado de tanta saudades!