SWEET DREAMS
Reba and Kelly Lyrics
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Something small within me dies
Can't say if its dark or bright
But its all I've ever known
And when I sleep
I sleep alone
Alone
Every time I take a breath
Something once living inside me has left
Yes its alive but its just past through
Its just left me and its just left you
On your own
On your own
And I love you most
I love you most
When I first found love in my soul
And I'll give to you
Give it up to you
When I first find it in my self
And the time will come for everyone
For everyone to know
Yes the time will come for everyone
For everyone to go
And say goodbye
And say goodbye
And say goodbye
Sweet dreams
Sleep tight
Sleep tight
The first stanza of Reba and Kelly's song Sweet Dreams talks about a feeling of loss that occurs every time the singer shuts their eyes to rest. They express their inability to determine whether the feeling is pleasant or unpleasant but are certain it is all they have ever known. The singer also mentions that they sleep alone, which could imply a sense of loneliness or emptiness that they experience during their moments of rest.
The second stanza of the song delves deeper into the sense of loss that the singer feels. They mention the feeling of something inside of them leaving with every breath they take. The singer compares this sensation to that which happens when something once living passes away. The singer then emphasizes the loneliness aspect of the song, saying they are left alone with their feelings, suggesting that the loss affects them deeply.
The chorus of the song Sweet Dreams talks about the singer's love for another person. They express the highest level of love they feel when they find love within themselves but expect to be able to share that love with others when they discover it. The chorus ends by highlighting the inevitability of time, with everyone destined to face the same fate and eventually depart from this world. They then say goodbye, offering their loved ones a peaceful sleep "sweet dreams" before saying "sleep tight" as a way of wishing them a peaceful and undisturbed rest.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I close my eyes
Whenever I try to rest and shut my eyes, a part of me dies inwardly
Something small within me dies
I feel a small piece of myself, be it happiness or hope, always dies inside me
Can't say if its dark or bright
I'm not sure if this feeling is terrible or beautiful, for it's all I've ever known
But its all I've ever known
This feeling of something dying is the only thing familiar to me
And when I sleep
During those times when I try to find peace in sleep
I sleep alone
I feel lonely even when trying to find rest through sleep
Every time I take a breath
With every breath I take, I feel something living inside me depart
Something once living inside me has left
I feel a part of myself that once mattered has left me
Yes its alive but its just past through
Something that was once alive and significant has now become insignificant and just passed through
And I love you most
I love you the most when I find the love I once had in my soul
When I first found love in my soul
I feel a great love and happiness when I discover I can still love within myself
And I'll give to you
I promise to give the love I find in myself to you
Give it up to you
I'll surrender the love and happiness I find within me to you
When I first find it in myself
When I discover the love and happiness within me, then I'll give it to you
And the time will come for everyone
There will come a time for everyone to face their own struggles and battles
For everyone to know
Everyone will come to know their internal pains and struggles
Yes the time will come for everyone
There's no escape from facing your own internal struggles
For everyone to go
Everyone will have to face their fears and leave their comfort zones
And say goodbye
To say our goodbyes when it's our time to move on
Sweet dreams
May you find peace and comfort in your sleep
Sleep tight
Sleep well and don't let the struggles of life keep you awake
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ANGEL L. OLSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Morgan Ely
Love it!!! Go Reba and Kelly! You're both awesome singers!
Shannon41988
i was there that night on the floor...it was such an amazing concert...
peapodsaunt
i like the way they did "sweet dreams"...it was only the opening anyways, its not like they were trying to own the song...i went to the one in tulsa and it was AWESOME!!!
terillian
"Sweet Dreams" is a great opener for Kelly and Reba's 2V2W tour. Reba does Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams" which is blended into Eurythmic's "Sweet Dreams" by Kelly -- 2 different music genres coming together.
Roxanne Beckett
absolutely amazing!!!! kelly you go girl - i love you so much! x
Rebaluvr1234
AHHHH! NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING WHEN IT SAID SWEET DREAMS!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa
OMG this is the best audio and picture i have seen on youtube. What are you using to record this? It's fantastic.
Rebaluvr1234
I like the dance she does at 3:08 and then the giggle when she says "for assistance" at 3:40 too cute
Rebaluvr1234
I like the dance she does at 3:08 and then the giggle at 3:48 it's too cute :)
Jennifer Pryor
They are sing good I like them