In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)
Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.
In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.
With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming
Patti Page Lyrics
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Can it be true I'm holding you close to my heart?
With my eyes wide open I'm dreaming
You're with me now sharing a vow never to part
I'm so afraid to close my eyes
Afraid that I'll find
This lovely thrill
With my eyes wide open I'm dreaming
Do I deserve such a break?
Pinch me to prove I'm awake
I can't believe that you're really mine
MONOLOGUE:
Darlin' with my eyes wide open I'm dreamin' ! Can it be true that I'm holdin'
you so close to my heart? Ya know with my eyes wide open I'm dreamin' ! You're here with
me now make the vow that we'd never part. I'm so afraid to close my eyes! I'm afraid that I'll
wake and find that all this dreamin' is just a silly illusion!
With my eyes wide open I'm dreaming
Do I deserve such a break?
Pinch me to prove I'm awake
I can't believe that you're really mine
The lyrics of the song With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming by Patti Page describe a surreal experience of the singer, who is in disbelief that they are holding someone they love close to their heart. The repeated phrase 'with my eyes wide open I'm dreaming' suggests that the singer is trying hard to believe that this experience is real, even though there is a fear that it might just be an illusion or a dream. The lyric 'you're with me now sharing a vow never to part' indicates that the singer is committed to never letting go of this feeling.
The fear of losing this experience is amplified by the line 'I'm so afraid to close my eyes, afraid that I'll find this lovely thrill is just a silly illusion', which suggests that the singer is afraid that the reality might be different from the dream, and that this feeling might disappear. The lyric 'pinch me to prove I'm awake, I can't believe that you're really mine' further emphasizes the singer's disbelief that they are actually living this dreamlike experience.
Overall, the lyrics of the song With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming describe the feeling of being in a surreal and magical moment, where everything seems too good to be true, and the fear of losing this reality is ever-present.
Line by Line Meaning
With my eyes wide open I'm dreaming
I can't believe what I'm experiencing, it feels like a dream.
Can it be true I'm holding you close to my heart?
Is it really happening that I have you in my arms?
You're with me now sharing a vow never to part
You are here with me, promising to never leave my side and stay committed.
I'm so afraid to close my eyes
I'm scared that if I close my eyes, this beautiful feeling will disappear.
Afraid that I'll find This lovely thrill Is just a silly illusion
I fear that this wonderful sensation is only a temporary and meaningless fantasy.
Do I deserve such a break?
Do I really deserve to experience this joy and happiness?
Pinch me to prove I'm awake
I need tangible proof that this is all real and not a figment of my imagination.
I can't believe that you're really mine
I find it hard to accept that I have you in my life and you belong to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY REVEL, MACK GORDON
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@raykiefer5137
I will always love Miss Paige's voice and her ability to work a melody ❤
@nayotay242
Beautiful tune. Just heard it today for the 1st time!
@herrbrucvald6376
The second picture, on the silk striped couch, is too beautiful for words. That was glamour.......
@amandachiu8888
RIP Patti (November 8, 1927- January 1, 2013). Truly amazing voice. Thank you for the beautiful music, Patti.
@Jackie0748
Talented singers like Patti Page seem to be, sadly, a thing of the past. Such a pretty melody and lyrics...thanks so much for posting this!
@cathleenberreie9768
Pure class!!!...what an exceptional voice!
@miiscookiemonsta
heard it on american horror story freak show :)
@bobwoodruff2529
TALENT! She dubbed all four parts in this recording. RIP....we shall miss you, dear friend!
@helengil3407
Love Patti Page. This is my era.
@hso-octconstruction7369
i love to listen to this wonderful singer and this wonderful song, too bad, when she came here in the philippines, i wasn't able to watch her concert, few months later i learned that she passed away, rip my dear patti we used to have her records when i was a kid even until now some of them were preserved in my aunt's place