Dreamland
Lucy Kaplansky Lyrics


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Sun goes down and says goodnight
Pull your covers up real tight
By your bed we'll leave a light
To guide you off to dreamland
Your pillows soft your bed is warm
Your eyes are tired when day is done
One more kiss and you'll be gone
On your way to dreamland

Every sleepy boy and girl
In every bed around the world
Can hear the stars up in the sky
Whispering a lullaby
Who knows where you'll fly away
Winging passed the light of day
The man in the moon and the milky way
Welcome you to dreamland

Every sleepy boy and girl
In every bed around the world
Can hear the stars up in the sky
Whispering a lullaby
Who knows where you'll fly away
Winging passed the light of day




The man in the moon and the milky way
Welcome you to dreamland

Overall Meaning

Lucy Kaplansky's Dreamland is a soothing lullaby about sleep and dreaming. The lyrics describe the experience of going to bed and being guided to sleep by the soft light left on, the comfort of a warm bed and the tender words of a parent wishing their child sound slumber. The song conjures up a magical world where sleepy boys and girls take flight and travel across the night sky while the stars whisper enchanting melodies to soothe them into peaceful slumber.


The verse also alludes to the wonder of the cosmos and the possibility of travel, suggesting that in dreamland, anything is possible. The stars become witnesses and guardians, and the man in the moon and the milky way offer their welcome to dreamland. This is a place of rest and rejuvenation, where the imagination can roam free, and adventures abound.


The artistic use of imagery and evocative lyrics make Dreamland an enchanting song that will resonate with listeners of all ages. Its calming music and lyrics create a feeling of serenity and tranquility and will certainly impart a sense of peaceful sleep to its listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Sun goes down and says goodnight
The day is over and the sun is setting, so it's time to go to sleep.


Pull your covers up real tight
Get under your sheets and comforter and snuggle up.


By your bed we'll leave a light
A small light will be left on by your bed so you won't be in total darkness.


To guide you off to dreamland
The light is there to help you drift off to sleep.


Your pillows soft your bed is warm
Your bed is comfortable and cozy with fluffy pillows and warm blankets.


Your eyes are tired when day is done
After a long day, your eyes are feeling heavy and ready to close.


One more kiss and you'll be gone
A goodnight kiss will be the last thing you remember before falling asleep.


On your way to dreamland
You're drifting off to sleep and heading to a place where you'll have dreams.


Every sleepy boy and girl
All children who are sleepy and ready for bed.


In every bed around the world
Every child, no matter where they are in the world, is getting ready to go to sleep.


Can hear the stars up in the sky
The stars are like a chorus, singing a quiet song to help you fall asleep.


Whispering a lullaby
The stars are murmuring soothing, calming sounds to help you sleep.


Who knows where you'll fly away
When you fall asleep, you travel to a world of dreams, where anything can happen.


Winging past the light of day
In dreams, you can be transported to a vivid and imaginative world.


The man in the moon and the milky way
Even the sky itself is welcoming you to dreamland, with the man in the moon and the galaxy overhead.


Welcome you to dreamland
All the elements of the universe are inviting you to dream and rest.




Writer(s): Mary Carpenter

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