Hit the Road to Dreamland
Monheit Jane Lyrics


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Bye bye baby time to hit the road to dreamland
You're my baby dig you in the land of nod
Hold tight baby we'll be swinging up in dreamland
All night baby where the little cherubs trot

Look at that knocked out moon
You been a-blowing his top in the blue
Never saw the likes of you
What an angel

Bye bye baby time to hit the road to dreamland




Don't cry baby it was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
Time to hit the road

Overall Meaning

The song "Hit the Road to Dreamland" by Monheit Jane is a lullaby that talks about bidding goodnight to a loved one and entering into the world of dreams. The song is written in a very soothing and relaxing tone, which makes it an ideal bedtime song. The lyrics suggest that it’s time to hit the bed and enter into the land of dreams where little cherubs trot. There's an emphasis on "bye bye baby," indicating that it's time to bid farewell to the day and all its worries, and head towards the peaceful world of dreams.


The phrase "You're my baby dig you in the land of nod" seems to suggest the comfort and warmth that comes with sleeping as it’s the ultimate form of relaxation. In the next line, the singer urges the listener to hold tight since they will be swinging up in dreamland all night. The line "never saw the likes of you, what an angel" expresses admiration for the listener and adds a touch of tenderness to the song.


Overall, the song is an age-old classic that represents the comfort and charm of going to sleep with your loved ones by your side. The relaxed melody and peaceful lyrics make it perfect for soothing anyone to sleep, and it continues to be a timeless favorite of many.


Line by Line Meaning

Bye bye baby time to hit the road to dreamland
It's time to go to sleep now, my love.


You're my baby dig you in the land of nod
I'll help you fall asleep and have sweet dreams.


Hold tight baby we'll be swinging up in dreamland
We'll have a wonderful time in our dreams together.


All night baby where the little cherubs trot
We'll be dreaming all night, with the little angels watching over us.


Look at that knocked out moon
The moon looks sleepy and tired.


You been a-blowing his top in the blue
You've been staying up late, keeping the moon company in the sky.


Never saw the likes of you
I've never seen anyone quite like you.


What an angel
You're so sweet and lovely, like an angel.


Don't cry baby it was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
Don't be sad that our time is up, it was wonderful, but it's time to wake up now.


Time to hit the road
It's time to start our day and leave our dreams behind.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER

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