Dream A Little Dream
Oldies - Mamas and The Papas Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say night-ie night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
The lyrics to "Dream A Little Dream of Me" by Mamas and The Papas paint a serene and dreamlike picture of a night spent outside under the stars. The song opens with the images of stars shining bright above and night breezes that seem to whisper "I love you." The chorus encourages the listener to dream of the singer, to say "night-ie night" and "kiss me," and to hold the singer tight while they dream of her. The singer lingers even as the stars begin to fade, still craving the kiss of her lover and longing to linger until dawn. The song ends with a wish for sweet dreams that leave all worries behind, but the final refrain urges the listener to continue dreaming of the singer, whoever they may be.
The song was written by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt in 1931, but it wasn't until the 1960s that the song became popular. The Mamas and The Papas' twist on the classic tune turned it into a symbol of the counterculture movement of the era, and it has since been covered by countless artists.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The night sky is covered in bright stars that are shining above you.
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
A gentle breeze at night seems to whisper words of love to you.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Birds are singing a beautiful melody in the sycamore tree.
Dream a little dream of me
Take a moment to dream a small dream that includes me.
Say night-ie night and kiss me
Bid me goodnight, and give me a sweet kiss.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Hold me close and promise that you will miss me while we are apart.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
During the times when I feel lonely and sad.
Dream a little dream of me
Take a moment to dream a small dream that includes me.
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
The stars are fading, but I still remain, my love.
Still craving your kiss
I still yearn for your kiss.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I wish to remain with you until the early hours of the morning.
Just saying this
I am merely expressing my true feelings for you.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
May your dreams be sweet until the sun's rays wake you up.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your dreams be filled with only happiness and leave behind all of your troubles.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Regardless of what your dreams may be.
Dream a little dream of me
Take a moment to dream a small dream that includes me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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