Dream a Little Dream
Mama's The & Papa's The Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Dream a Little Dream" by Mama Cass Elliot and Papa John Phillips is a classic love song with soothing and romantic lyrics. The song begins by setting a serene and peaceful mood, telling the listener to look up at the bright shining stars while the night breeze whispers "I love you." The sound of birds singing softly in the nearby sycamore tree further adds to the peaceful and calming image the lyrics create. The chorus is a plea to dream a little dream of me. The song urges the listener to let go of their worries and anxieties and to just drift off to sleep, dreaming of love and affection.
The second verse is a call for the listener to hold tight, kiss and miss them, as they wait alone and blue. The second chorus is another urging to dream and forget all the worldly concerns. The final verses are a poetic expression of longing for a kiss until dawn, indulging in the feeling of dreaming and wishing sweet dreams for the listener. The term “Dream a Little Dream of Me” becomes an almost hypnotic mantra through the song, reinforcing the theme of the song that is about wanting a loved one to dream and think of another person as they drift off to sleep. It’s a romantic, simple and sweet song that carries the listener’s thoughts to a dreamlike state that takes them away from the trials and tribulations of real life.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The singer is describing a picturesque night sky with bright stars above.
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
The cool night air feels like it is telling the listener that the singer loves them.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
There are birds perched on a sycamore tree, filling the night with sweet singing.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist wishes for the listener to dream of them.
Say night-ie night and kiss me
The artist is asking the listener to say goodnight and kiss them before they part ways for the night.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
The singer wants to feel close to the listener and hear that they will miss each other until they see each other again.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
The singer is currently feeling lonely and sad.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist wishes for the listener to dream of them again, as a source of comfort for both of them to cope with the distance between them.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Even though the stars are disappearing from the night sky, the artist continues to think of the listener.
Still craving your kiss
The artist still desires the listener's affection and touch.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
The singer wants to spend more time with the listener, until the sun rises and they must go their separate ways.
Just saying this
The artist is simply acknowledging their feelings without taking any action to change their circumstances.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
The singer wishes for the listener to enjoy peaceful and happy dreams until the morning light reaches them.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
The singer hopes that the listener's dreams will allow them to forget their troubles and be at ease.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Regardless of what the listener dreams about, the singer requests to be a part of it.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist ends by repeating their desire for the listener to dream of them, expressing their longing and affection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., T.R.O. INC.
Written by: FABIAN ANDRE, GUS KAHN, WILBUR SCHWANDT
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