Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday Lyrics

Stars shining bright above you
The stars in the night sky are shining with brightness, suggesting that the world is vast and beautiful.

Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
As the night wind breezes past, it whispers "I love you" to the singer, making the singer feel loved and appreciated.

Birds singing in the sycamore trees
In the background of the singer's thoughts, birds can be heard singing in the sycamore trees, reminding the singer of the beauty and tranquility of nature.

Dream a little dream of me
The singer invites the listener to dream in their sleep, and to so do with the thought of the singer close at mind, possibly as a way of comforting them.

Say nighty-night and kiss me
The singer requests a kiss before parting ways, with the expectation that it will lead to a sense of intimacy and attraction.

Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
In addition to getting a kiss, the singer requests to be held tight, and to be told that the listener will miss them, demonstrating the singer's longing for companionship and emotional support.

While I'm alone and blue as can be
The singer is admitting to feeling lonely and sad, setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics which emphasize the need for comfort and connection.

Stars fading but I linger on dear
The singer is beginning to feel a sense of separation from their lover, as the stars are starting to fade away and disappear.

Still craving your kiss
Despite the sense of distance, the singer still yearns for the kiss of their lover.

I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
The singer is expressing a desire to spend more time with their lover, even if it means staying up until dawn and losing sleep.

Just saying this
The singer undercuts their desire to stay up all night by admitting that it is only an expression of their emotions and not a realistic expectation.

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
The singer wishes the listener to have sweet dreams until they wake up to the sun's warmth and light, offering a sense of hope and renewal.

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
The singer encourages the listener to not only dream peacefully, but to also release any anxieties that may have been weighing them down before they went to bed.

But in your dreams whatever they be
Despite their encouragement to not worry, the singer acknowledges that everyone has different experiences and emotions in their dreams, and that they are able to handle them in their own way.

Dream a little dream of me
The song ends the same way it began, with the singer inviting the listener to dream of them. It is a symbol of comfort, affection and a longing for the listener.

You gotta make me a promise, promise to me
Before the song ends, the singer makes one final request. They want the listener to keep them in their dreams always as a promise to them; as an unbreakable bond that will be held together in their dreams.

You'll dream, dream a little of me
They remind the listener that they will always be by their side in their dreams, and to just dream of them; even if it is for a little while. This phrase brings their conversation to a close and brings a sense of completeness to the song.