I Can Dream Can't I/I'll Be Seeing You
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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Earth and sky appear to meet and end
But it's meerly an illusion
Like your heart and mine there's no sweet conclusion
I can see, no matter how near you'll be
You'll never belong to me,
But I can dream can't I
Can't I pretend that I'm locked in the bend of your embrace
I'm aware my heart is a sad affair
There's much disillusionment there
But I can dream, can't I?
Can't I adore you, although we are oceans apart
I can't make you open your heart
But I can dream, can't I?
In that small cafe, the park across the way
The children's carousel, the chestnut trees, the wishing well
I'll be seeing you, in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you
I'm aware my heart is a sad affair
There's much disillusion there, but I can dream, can't I?
I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you
The lyrics to Michael Feinstein's "I Can Dream Can't I/I'll Be Seeing You" speak to the power of dreams and memories, especially in the face of unrequited love. The first two stanzas describe the illusion of the horizon meeting the sky and how it is similar to the illusion of a connection between two hearts that cannot be fulfilled. The singer acknowledges that the object of their affection will never be theirs, but they can still dream and pretend that they are together. The line "dreams are just like wine, and I'm drunk with mine" exemplifies this idea that dreams can intoxicate and provide temporary escapism from reality.
The second half of the song shifts to memories of a past love. The singer describes various scenes and moments that remind them of this person, such as a small cafe or a children's carousel. Despite the distance between them, the singer assures that they will always be thinking of this person and seeing them in the world around them. The final lines suggest a bittersweet acceptance of the situation - the singer is aware of the sadness and disillusionment in their heart, but they can still hold onto the memories and dreams that provide comfort.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Can Dream Can't I/I'll Be Seeing You" capture the human experiences of longing, unrequited love, and the power of memories and dreams to provide solace.
Line by Line Meaning
As we eye the blue Horizon's bend
As we look towards the curved line between the sky and the sea
Earth and sky appear to meet and end
It looks like the ground and air blend into each other and stop
But it's merely an illusion
However, it's just a trick of the light
Like your heart and mine there's no sweet conclusion
Similar to our feelings, there's no happy ending in sight
I can see, no matter how near you'll be
I realize that no matter how close you are physically,
You'll never belong to me,
You'll never be mine
But I can dream can't I
But what harm is there in dreaming?
Can't I pretend that I'm locked in the bend of your embrace
Can't I imagine that I'm wrapped up in your arms
For dreams are just like wine, and I'm drunk with mine
Because dreams can intoxicate you, and I'm lost in mine
I'm aware my heart is a sad affair
I know my heart is a sad thing
There's much disillusionment there
There's a lot of disappointment too
But I can dream, can't I?
But I can still dream, can't I?
Can't I adore you, although we are oceans apart
Can't I love you, even though we're separated by oceans?
I can't make you open your heart
I can't force you to reveal your true feelings
But I can dream, can't I?
But I can still dream, can't I?
In that small cafe, the park across the way
In that little coffee shop, and the playground nearby
The children's carousel, the chestnut trees, the wishing well
The merry-go-round, the trees with chestnuts, the spot where wishes are made
I'll be seeing you, in every lovely summer's day
I'll think of you every beautiful summer day
In everything that's light and gay
In everything that's joyful and bright
I'll always think of you that way
I'll always remember you in that light
I'll find you in the morning sun, and when the night is new
I'll spot you in the sunrise and every fresh evening
I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you
I'll be gazing at the moon but thinking of you
I'm aware my heart is a sad affair
I know my heart is a sad thing
There's much disillusion there, but I can dream, can't I?
There's a lot of disappointment too, but I can still dream, can't I?
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