This Time The Dream's On Me
Mel Tormé & George Shearing Lyrics
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Well be close together, wait and see
Oh by the way,
This time the dreams on me
You take my hand
And you look at me adoringly
But as things stand
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dreams on me
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dreams on me
The lyrics to Mel Torme' and George Shearing's song "This Time The Dream's On Me" express a hopeful and romantic sentiment. The first verse speaks of an anticipated reunion of two people who will be close together someday. The singer expresses their excitement and anticipation for that moment. The chorus reiterates that this time, the dream is on them. This can be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, it could mean that the singer is willing to take the lead in making their dreams a reality. Secondly, it could mean that they are willing to be the support system for their loved one's dreams.
The second verse shifts focus to the specific mannerisms that the loved one exhibits towards the singer. They take the singer's hand and look at them with adoration, yet the singer seems to have reservations about the relationship. Despite these reservations, the singer still wants to take on the responsibility of being the support system for their loved one. The bridge of the song repeats the desire to be the one who supports and encourages the loved one to be everything they want to be. In the final chorus, the singer acknowledges that this responsibility cannot be true, but they are still willing to take it on.
Overall, the lyrics to "This Time The Dream's On Me" are empowering, romantic, and full of hope despite the singer's apparent reservations.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere, someday
At some unpredictable time in the future, we will be close together.
Well be close together, wait and see
We will eventually be in close proximity, but the timing is uncertain.
Oh by the way,
By the way, or incidentally,
This time the dreams on me
I will take care of the planning and execution of our aspirations this time.
You take my hand
You hold my hand in yours.
And you look at me adoringly
You gaze at me lovingly and with admiration.
But as things stand
However, based on current circumstances,
This time the dreams on me
I will take responsibility for the realization of our dreams this time.
It would be fun
It would provide enjoyment and amusement if,
To be certain that I'm the one
I am confident that I am the one for you.
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
I can offer you my emotional support when times get tough.
To see you through
To help guide you through the difficulties you face,
Till you're everything you want to be
Until you have achieved all of your desired goals and aspirations.
It can't be true, but
Although it may seem unlikely,
This time the dreams on me
I am committed to making sure our dreams come true this time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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