Dream
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue
Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams




Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Overall Meaning

The song "Street of Dreams" by Peggy Lee is a late-night tune that takes the listeners to a dreamy street where all the unhappy people can find solace. The song talks about midnight, which is the time when people turn towards their dreams and desires. The singer suggests that people should trade in their old dreams for newer ones on this street. The street of dreams is a metaphorical place where people can find happiness and love, and where everyone is equal.


Peggy Lee tells the listeners that the street of dreams is where people can find others like them, who are also looking for happiness. She mentions brothers who are feeling blue, but who will be smiling on the street of dreams. The lyrics suggest that the street of dreams is a place where all the broken dreams can be mended, and people can find new hope. The happiness one finds on the street of dreams is not dependent on material things, as "all you can hold is in the moonbeams."


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It's dark and heavy outside, and it's midnight.


Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Let go of the old dreams you've been holding onto and open yourself up to new ones.


Your new dreams for old
Don't abandon the new dreams you have just adopted for the old ones you previously dismissed.


I know where they're bought
I know where you can find new dreams.


I know where they're sold
I know where you can get rid of the old dreams you don't want anymore.


Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You have to make a change and start your journey towards your new dreams right now, at midnight.


And you'll be met there by others like you
There are others in a similar situation as you and they can help lead you to your new dreams.


Brothers as blue
Those who have felt hopeless and dark themselves.


Smiling on the street of dreams
In the place where new dreams are created, there is happiness.


Love laughs at a king
Love does not care about status, wealth, or power.


Kings don't mean a thing
Being a king is useless when it comes to love and matters of the heart.


Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even when your dreams have been shattered into pieces, you can still repair and revitalize them.


Gold, silver and gold
All the material wealth in the world cannot compare to the value of your dreams.


All you can hold is in the moonbeams
The best things in life are immaterial and intangible, like the light of the moon.


Poor, no one is poor
Money does not equal happiness or worth, so even the poorest among us can be satisfied and loved.


Long as love is sure
As long as you have love, everything else will fall into place.


Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
At midnight, instead of feeling despair or sense of loss, look at the beauty of the church's steeple.


Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
The church bell is welcoming and bringing joy to those who seek it, even the unhappy ones.


It's ringing with cheer
The sound of the bell is uplifting and positive, bringing about happiness.


'Cause yesterday's gone
Don't dwell on the past, instead look towards the future and brighter things to come.


Tomorrow is near
The future is close and within reach, so don't lose hope or give up.


Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
At midnight, you can feel a sense of catharsis and release, leading to a lighter heart.


Things will be brighter the moment you find more of your kind
Once you find others who share your goals and values, your path to your new dreams will become easier and brighter.


Smiling on the street of dreams
The street of dreams is a happy, joyous place where people are smiling and free to pursue their passions.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Lewis, Victor Young

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