Dulcinea
Richard Kiley Lyrics

I have dreamed thee too long
I have imagined and thought of you for an extended period, beyond what is reasonable or realistic.

Never seen thee or touched thee but known thee with all of my heart
Despite never meeting or physically interacting with you, I feel a deep emotional connection and understanding of you.

Half a prayer, half a song
My feelings for you are a mix of a supplication to a higher power and an expression of joy and admiration.

Thou hast always been with me, though we have been always apart
Even though we have never met, you have been a constant presence in my thoughts and feeling, and I feel like I know you intimately.

Dulcinea, Dulcinea
Addressing and calling out to Dulcinea, the person he has been dreaming and thinking of.

I see heaven when I see thee, Dulcinea
In his mind, seeing Dulcinea is like experiencing paradise, a sublime and transcendent experience.

And thy name is like a prayer an angel whispers
The mere mention of her name is similar to hearing a divine invocation or wish from a celestial being.

If I reach out to thee
Hypothetically, if he were to attempt to interact or connect with her.

Do not tremble and shrink from the touch of my hand on thy hair
Please don't be afraid or recoil from my gentle and affectionate touch.

Let my fingers but see
Simply the act of touching her would be a way of confirming and experiencing her existence in a tangible way.

Thou art warm and alive and no phantom to fade in the air
You are a real person, with a vibrant and living presence, not merely a figment of my imagination that will disappear or evaporate when confronted with reality.

I have sought thee, sung thee, dreamed thee, Dulcinea
Listing the enthusiastic and passionate ways he has yearned and longed for her.

Now I′ve found thee, and the world shall know thy glory
Having finally discovered and met Dulcinea, he is declaring his intention of celebrating and sharing her unique qualities and virtues with others.