Dream A Little Dream Of Me
MAMAS PAPAS Lyrics


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(You keep pouring into one glass but you're never changing the straw)
(And now to sing this lovely ballad, here is Mama Cass)

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 "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
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

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
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you




But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by MAMAS & PAPAS is a classic ballad that expresses the desire for a loved one to dream of the singer while they are apart. The lyrics "Stars shining bright above you, Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you', Birds singing in the sycamore tree" set the romantic atmosphere of the song. The singer is asking the listener to dream of them, saying "Dream a little dream of me", even if they are feeling lonely or sad. The lyrics also convey the idea that dreams can provide a temporary escape from reality and bring comfort when the song says "Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you".


The song was originally written in 1931, by Fabian Andre, Wilbur Schwandt, and Gus Kahn. Throughout the years, it has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, and Louis Armstrong. The MAMAS & PAPAS recorded their version in 1968, featuring the powerful and sultry voice of Mama Cass. The song became a hit and a classic of its time, as it conveys a universal longing for someone to dream of.


Line by Line Meaning

Stars shining bright above you
The stars that glisten above are shining bright in your presence


Night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you"
The gentle night breeze seems to convey the message of love


Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Birds chirping melodiously while perched on the sycamore tree


Dream a little dream of me
Have a small fantasy about myself in your dreams


Say "nighty-night" and kiss me
Bid me a sweet goodnight and give me a loving kiss


Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Embrace me closely and assure me that my absence will be felt


While I'm alone and blue as can be
During the time when I'm lonely and sad


Dream a little dream of me
Have a small fantasy about myself in your dreams


Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
As the stars gradually fade away, I still remain


Still craving your kiss
My desire for your affectionate kiss is still strong


I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
I yearn to stay until the break of dawn, my love


Just saying this
I simply express these feelings


Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Have blissful dreams until the sun's rays wake you up


Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May serene dreams take away all your problems


But in your dreams, whatever they be
Whatever you dream of


Dream a little dream of me
Have a small fantasy about myself in your dreams




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Kristen

Stars shining bright above you
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
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
Gotta keep dreaming leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
You gotta make me a promise, promise to me
You'll dream, dream a little of me



miriam ortiz

Las estrellas brillan intensamente sobre ti
Las brisas de la noche parecen susurrar “te amo”
Los pájaros cantan en el árbol sicómoro
Sueña un pequeño sueño conmigo

Di que noche más oscura y bésame
Solo abrázame fuerte y dime que me extrañarás
Mientras esté tan solo y triste como se pueda estar
Sueña un pequeño sueño conmigo

Las estrellas se apagan pero yo permanezco, cariño
Todavía ansiando tu beso
Deseo quedarme hasta el amanecer, cariño
Solo diciendo esto

Dulces sueños hasta que los rayos de sol te encuentren
Dulces sueños que dejen todos tus problemas atrás
Pero en tus sueños cualquiera que sean
Sueña un pequeño sueño conmigo

Las estrellas se apagan pero yo permanezco, cariño
Todavía ansiando tu beso
Deseo quedarme hasta el amanecer, cariño
Solo diciendo esto

Dulces sueños hasta que los rayos de sol te encuentren
Dulces sueños que dejen todos tus problemas atrás
Pero en tus sueños cualquiera que sean
Sueña un pequeño sueño conmigo



dino vidal

Lyrics
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 far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me



Karen Moukoukenoff

Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”
Birds singing in the sucamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say “night-ie night” and kiss me
Just hold me light
And tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fadding but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this

Sweet dream till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams what ever 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

Sweat dream till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams what ever they be

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anavi 228

❤️❤️❤️
...you keep pouring into one glass and you're never changing the straw."
"And now to sing this lovely ballad, here is...Mama Cass."

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 nighty-night and kiss me;
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me.
While I'm alone, 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 far behind you.
But in your dreams, whatever they be,
Dream a little dream of me.
❤️❤️❤️



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tinylizard

This song is calming me down after a panic attack. I am so grateful for this song, it actually makes me feel a lot less panicky :-)

Lila MAGENTA

🌬️💋

Keith Orr

Give Sue Nam a try.
Amy Nutall does my favorite version.

Sendai

Beautiful things <3

Jahlia Roberts

Yay great toi learn its
A lovly song.

Martina Bock

@Stinky Finga ??

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Christine

I love this song. Mama Cass surely did have the voice of an angel.

Kathy Jordan

Born in the 50s this song, by the Mammas & The Papas has always been sentimental to me . There was the little juke box version at the dining tables at restaurants. .💖

rondaleroi

@David Chissoe Nope. She died in her sleep. Heart attack.

David Chissoe

So sad though, she died of a chicken bone that killed her, she had a very beautiful voice, just like true singers, it ends horrible.

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