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 trees
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
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
The lyrics to "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by Louis Armstrong And The All Stars speak to the wistful, romantic desire to be with someone, even when they are not there. The singer asks the listener to dream of them while they are apart, taking comfort in the fact that they are still connected in dreams. The imagery of stars shining brightly above and night breezes whispering "I love you" evoke a sense of magic and sentimentality.
As the song goes on, the singer pleads to be held tightly and told they will be missed. They are alone and blue without their lover and can only find solace in the idea that they will be reunited in dreams. The repetition of the phrase "Dream a little dream of me" acts as a reminder that even when they are physically apart, their love can still exist and flourish in dreams.
The final verse serves as a farewell, the singer longing to linger until dawn, but also acknowledging that the listener has their own dreams to attend to. The wish for sweet dreams that leave all worries behind is a gentle reminder that even in the dream world, everything will be alright.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The singer is describing a serene night sky with shining stars.
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The singer is personifying the night breeze as if it is whispering romantic words to someone they love.
Birds singing in the sycamore trees
The singer hears birds singing in the trees around them and is painting a picture of a peaceful environment.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist is asking the person they love to think of them as they fall asleep.
Say nighty-night and kiss me
The artist is asking to be kissed goodnight before they go to sleep.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
The singer wants the person they love to hold them tightly and assure them that they will be missed while they are apart.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
The singer is acknowledging the sadness they feel when they are alone and missing their loved one.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist is asking their loved one to think of them in their dreams to help alleviate their loneliness.
Stars fading but I linger on dear
The artist is describing a fading night sky but they are still longing for their loved one.
Still craving your kiss
The artist is admitting that they are still yearning for the affection of their loved one.
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
The singer wants to remain with their loved one until the morning light.
Just saying this
The artist's previous statements are a prelude to their declaration.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
The singer is wishing their loved one pleasant dreams until they awaken to the sun's rays.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
The singer wants their loved one to have carefree dreams that dispel all of their troubles and fears.
But in your dreams whatever they be
The singer is telling their loved one that whatever they dream about, they want to be a part of it.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist is reiterating their request for their loved one to think of them as they drift off to sleep.
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Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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