Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper, I love you
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading but I linger on, dear (oh, how you linger on)
Still craving your kiss (how you crave my kiss)
Now I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this (give me a little kiss)
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
Yeah, I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams, dreamin', 'til sunbeams find you
Keep dreaming
Gotta keep dreaming, leave your worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
You've gotta make me a promise (oh yes), promise to me
You'll dream, dream a little dream of me
The lyrics of Louis Armstrong’s Dream a Little Dream of Me offer a romantic invitation to the person he loves to dream of him when they are alone at night. The songwriter begins the song by referencing the stars and the night breeze and invites the listener to dream of him, asking them to imagine the birds singing in the sycamore tree. He continues by asking them to hold him tight and tell him they’ll miss him before they fall asleep.
The second verse conveys the songwriter's own longing for the embrace of his loved one. His desire for more time with his lover is portrayed as he requests another kiss before they part ways. He goes on to wish his beloved sweet dreams and reminds them to dream of him, making the promise of his own presence in their dreams.
The final verse of the song reiterates the desire for dreams of love in the mind of the person being addressed. It’s clear that the writer believes that dreams can be powerful, magical things that provide comfort and solace when his lover is far away.
Overall, the song’s lyrics are a timeless invitation to long nights spent dreaming of romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The beauty of the stars above you is clear and evident.
Night breezes seem to whisper, I love you
The gentle whispers of the night-time breeze carry a message of love for you.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The birds singing in the sycamore tree add to the peacefulness and beauty of the night.
Dream a little dream of me
Allow yourself to slip into a pleasant dream with thoughts of me.
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Bid me goodnight with a kiss to show your affection.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Embrace me closely while expressing your desire for my presence.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
In my loneliness, I feel melancholy and sad.
Dream a little dream of me
Take some time to imagine and dream about me to help bring comfort to my loneliness.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear (oh, how you linger on)
Although the stars may be disappearing, I remain here, still enamored with you.
Still craving your kiss (how you crave my kiss)
I still yearn for your loving embrace and the feeling it brings.
Now I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
I wish that I could stay with you throughout the night, until the sun rises.
Just saying this (give me a little kiss)
I express these feelings to you, hoping that you might grant me one last kiss.
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Wishing you peaceful and positive dreams until sunlight reaches you.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
Dreams that let you forget all your worries and find comfort.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Regardless of what you dream, remember that I am always here for you.
Dream a little dream of me
Let me share in your dreams, even just for a short time, to strengthen our bond.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Even as the stars disappear, my feelings for you continue to persist.
Still craving your kiss
I still long for your embrace, and the connection it brings us.
Yeah, I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
I wish I could spend the whole night with you, savoring every moment together.
Just saying this
I'm expressing my love and devotion to you, and my desire to spend more time with you.
Sweet dreams, dreamin', 'til sunbeams find you
Keep on dreaming positive, happy dreams until daylight finds you.
Keep dreaming
Allow yourself to keep dreaming, without worry or fear, to bring you solace and relaxation.
Gotta keep dreaming, leave your worries behind you
It's important to keep dreaming and focusing on what brings you happiness, without letting worry sway or deter you.
But in your dreams whatever they be
I'll be present in your thoughts, dreaming alongside you, creating further connection.
You've gotta make me a promise (oh yes), promise to me
Promising you'll dream of me allows us to strengthen our bond and trust in one another's care and loyalty.
You'll dream, dream a little dream of me
Allow yourself time to dream with thoughts of me, fostering feelings of love and connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
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@flannerymonaghan-morris4825
My mom saw Ella Fitzgerald live at some point in the late 80’s or early 90’s when she was a college student in DC. Ella Fitzgerald is one of my mom’s favorite singers of all time.
Ella was quite elderly and frail at the time physically and she wasn’t as easily able to hit the high notes as she did when she was younger, but still had a marvelous singing voice no less.
She MAY have sung this song as part of her set list, I don’t know. Louis had died in 1971, so if she sang that song she probably sang it alone.
According to her, it was one of the best concerts she had ever been to.
As amazing as that concert must’ve been, I cannot imagine what it must’ve been like to have seen her in her prime. Good god it must have been amazing.
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@Weesperbuurt
There are more than 388 different recordings of this song. It was written in 1931. Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra recorded the first version. This rendition with Ella and Louis is from 1950. The Mama and the Papas (with Cass Elliott soloing) came out in 1968. See Second Hand Songs for more info.
@scootermom1791
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing the history behind this song. I love Cass Elliott's rendition, but I love this one as well. I didn't know the Nelson's recorded this first. Hopefully there's a video of them, too. This is my favorite song that Cass Elliot sang: it was so melancholy; so sad!
@atlasmak93
And this is the best one
@cjlowe1978
@@atlasmak93 I concur
@pbenson56fran
Yes, I remembered The Mamas And The Papas singing this. But Doris Day did a wonderful touch to this classics as well. Thank you for your information
@B1GPAPA57
I havent listened to any of the other versions besides the Ella and Louis rendition and yet I am still confident in the fact that its the best