All I Have To Do Is Dream
Manilow Barry Lyrics
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Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Barry Manilow's "All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a cover of the classic song originally performed by the Everly Brothers. The song is a slow and romantic ballad about longing for a loved one, and the power of dreams to connect us with those we miss.
The opening lines of the song ("Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream") emphasize the dreamlike quality of the song, as if the singer is lost in a reverie about the person they love. The repetition of the word "dream" throughout the song reinforces this idea, as if the singer is invoking the power of their dreams to transcend the physical distance between them and their loved one.
The second verse ("When I feel blue in the night / And I need you to hold me tight") suggests that the singer uses their dreams as a kind of emotional refuge from the difficulty of being apart from the person they love. The line "Only trouble is, gee whiz I'm dreamin' my life away" acknowledges the bittersweet quality of this kind of longing, where the dream of being with someone can feel more real and satisfying than the reality of life without them.
Overall, "All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a poignant love song that captures the power of dreams to connect us with those we miss. By emphasizing the dreamlike quality of the song and the singer's use of dreams as a way to cope with longing, the song becomes a meditation on the ways in which our dreams can help us find comfort and hope in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Repeating the word "dream" to call attention to the main theme of the song, which is the power of imagination and dreams.
When I want you in my arms
Describing the desire and longing for physical intimacy with a lover.
When I feel blue in the night
Acknowledging the feeling of sadness or loneliness that can arise when alone or in the dark.
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Describing the vivid and sensual fantasies that can be experienced in dreams.
Anytime night or day
Reinforcing the idea that dreams can be accessed at any time through the power of the imagination.
Only trouble is, gee whiz I'm dreamin' my life away
Expressing the frustration that can come from focusing too much on imaginary scenarios instead of living in the present moment.
I need you so that I could die
Conveying the intense emotional connection and reliance on a romantic partner for fulfillment and happiness.
I love you so and that is why
Declaring the depth of affection and caring for the object of the singer's desire.
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Reiterating the central theme of the song, that the power of imagination and dreams can provide solace and comfort in times of need or longing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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