Sometimes I Dream
Mario Frangoulis Lyrics


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Sometimes I dream
I'm lost in time,
where heroes go
and no one speaks
in broken words,
an lovers aren't afraid to know
each breath that calls,
each star that falls,
an angel dies to be alive.
Am I dreaming or
am I in love?

E lucevan le stelle...
Ed olezzava la terra...
Stridea l'uscio dell'orto
E un paso sfiorava la rena...
Entrava ella, fragrante,
Mi cadea fra le braccia...

Sometimes I dream
a dream so real
I am decieved
The curtains part.
The stars reveal
a story that I must believe.
They turn a page,
They see a stage
and wonder
who they gaze upon.
Am I dreaming
or dying for love?

O, dolci baci, o languide carezze,
Mentr'io fremente
Le belle forme disciogliea dai veli!
Svani per sempre il sogno mio d'amore...
L'ora è fuggita
E muoio disperato!
E non ho amato mai
Tanto la vita!

Sometimes I dream

Sometimes I dream

Sometimes I dream

Translation
1st italian paragraph:

And the stars were shining...
and the earth smelled sweet...
the garden gate creaked...
her footsteps barely touched the path..
She came, so fragrant,
and fell into my arms...

2nd italian paragraph:

What sweet kisses, slow and gentle caresses,
while, trembling, I released
the lovely face from its vail!
My dream of love s gone forever...
The hour has flown
and I die in despair!
Yet I've never been
so much in love with life!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sometimes I Dream" by Mario Frangoulis express the confusion between reality and dreams, emphasizing the power of dreams to blur the lines of everyday life. The song tells of a fantastical world where time has no grip and the heroes do the impossible. The singer seems to be lost in this world, observing everything with a sense of awe and uncertainty. The references to lovers who are not afraid to know each other and angels who die to be alive add to the dreamlike quality of the song. The inclusion of Italian lyrics in the middle of the song, Puccini’s famous aria “E lucevan le stelle” from the opera Tosca, adds an additional layer of romanticism and mystique to the overall piece.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Am I dreaming or am I in love?" which suggests that the singer is struggling to understand whether the world they are experiencing is real or a fabrication of their mind. The use of the word "sometimes" in the chorus and the title of the song also implies that the singer does not always dream, but when they do, the experience is otherworldly and memorable.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sometimes I Dream" capture the enchanting and surreal nature of dreams, while also touching on the themes of love and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I dream
The singer sometimes has vivid dreams while sleeping


I'm lost in time,
The dream takes place in a different era or period in history


where heroes go
The dream world is a place where legendary heroes or figures exist


and no one speaks
The dream world is silent, without any communication


in broken words,
Despite the silence, words spoken are not clear or fluent


an lovers aren't afraid to know
In this world, couples are not hesitant to reveal their true feelings


each breath that calls,
Every breath or sound made is significant in this dream world


each star that falls,
Even celestial events have importance in this world


an angel dies to be alive.
Sacrifice is necessary for survival in this world


Am I dreaming or
The singer is questioning the reality of the dream


am I in love?
The possibility of the dream being a manifestation of love is being considered




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Mario Frangoulis – Sometimes I Dream Lyrics
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Sometimes I dream
I'm lost in time,
Where heroes go
And no one speaks
In broken words,
An lovers aren't afraid to know
Each breath that calls,
Each star that falls,
An angel dies to be alive.
Am I dreaming or
Am I in love?

E lucevan le stelle...
Ed olezzava la terra...
Stridea l'uscio dell'orto
E un paso sfiorava la rena...
Entrava ella, fragrante,
Mi cadea fra le braccia...

Sometimes I dream
A dream so real
I am decieved
The curtains part.
The stars reveal
A story that I must believe.
They turn a page,
They see a stage
And wonder
Who they gaze upon.
Am I dreaming
Or dying for love?

O, dolci baci, o languide carezze,
Mentr'iofremente
Le belle forme disciogliea dai veli!
Svani per sempre il sogno mio d'amore...
L'ora и fuggita
E muoio disperato!
E non ho amato mai
Tanto la vita!

Sometimes I dream

Sometimes I dream

Sometimes I dream

Translation

And the stars were shining...
And the earth smelled sweet...
The garden gate creaked...
Her footsteps barely touched the path..
She came, so fragrant,
And fell into my arms...

2nd italian paragraph:

What sweet kisses, slow and gentle caresses,
While, trembling, I released
The lovely face from its vail!
My dream of love s gone forever...
The hour has flown
And I die in despair!
Yet I've never been
So much in love with life 

Sometimes I Dream - Mario Frangoulis



All comments from YouTube:

@itsalexi94

Şahika ve Sacit ❤️

@francescacacciani8330

This video is like a drug for me. Since the day I discovered it, I couldn't stay a day without watching it. Maybe the studio version of this song is more perfect, but this version is so emotional! And I love the fact that he uses to introduce his songs. It shows how much he loves his work and how happy he is to perform on stage for his audience. He doesn't just sing, he really shares his emotions with you...that's the real difference between a singer and a true artist!

@mehmetmehmet1506

deniz kokusu sinmiş serin bir yaz akşamında bu eseri dinlemek.....mükemmel

@eyupmert6705

mehmet mehmet Gerçek huzur sanırım...

@Calliope634

unbelievable performance leaves one speechless.

@harpels1573

I think this particular song was composed especially for him. Nobody can sing this song with such power and emotion like him.

@eugenia_b73

+harpels Mario wrote the "Sometimes I Dream" part of the song himself! And yes, I agree that no one can sing this song like he does!

@djkgr

Απλά ο Μάριος είναι ότι καλύτερο φωνητικά έχει η Ελλάδα αυτή την στιγμή!!!!

@taolifeistanbul704

Muhteşemmmm..Dinlemeye doyulmuyor.Teşekkürler Mario....Thousand thanks from Turkey..

@taylor8003

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS HUMBLE AND TALENTED MAN.

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