Dream a Little Dream
Louis Armstrong Ella Fitzgerald Bing Crosby Billie Holiday Louis Jordan The Mills Brothers and Bessi Lyrics
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Blues on my mind, and blues all around my head
I dreamed last night that the man that I love was dead
I went to the graveyard, fell down on my knees
I went to the graveyard, fell down on my knees
And I asked the gravedigger to give me back my real good man please
The gravedigger look me in the eye
Said "I'm sorry lady but your man has said his last goodbye"
I wrung my hands and I wanted to scream
I wrung my hands and I wanted to scream
But when I woke up I found it was only a dream
“Dream a Little Dream” is a classic song from the 1930s, and is one of the most beloved tunes of the jazz era. The lyrics describe the singer’s dream about her lover’s death, and her subsequent visit to the graveyard to try and get him back. The melody is upbeat and hopeful, contrasting with the darker theme of the lyrics. Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan, The Mills Brothers, and Bessie Smith all recorded versions of this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Blues on my mind, blues all around my head
My thoughts and surroundings are consumed by sadness and despair
I dreamed last night that the man that I love was dead
I had a dream where the person I love the most had passed away which tormented me deeply
I went to the graveyard, fell down on my knees
I visited the cemetery and was so distressed that I fell to my knees
And I asked the gravedigger to give me back my real good man please
I pleaded with the gravedigger to bring back the man I love, who I consider to be a truly wonderful person
The gravedigger look me in the eye
The gravedigger made eye contact with me
Said "I'm sorry lady but your man has said his last goodbye"
Regrettably, the gravedigger informed me that my loved one has already passed away and their soul has left us for good
I wrung my hands and I wanted to scream
I was filled with such anguish and sadness that I was at a loss for words and could only express my feelings through movement
But when I woke up I found it was only a dream
Fortunately, upon waking up I realized that it was all just a bad nightmare and that my loved one was still alive and well
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