Daydream
Robin Trower & Michael Schenker Lyrics
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With the world beneath our feet
And the sun shined on the water
Where the skies and the ocean meet
We were spellbound
Ohh spellbound
We were listning down a rainbow
As the leaves fell to the ground
Whipering as we tumbled
And the wind laft at the sound
We were spellbound
Ohh spellbound
We were spellbound
Ohh spellbound
We were children in the garden
Where the flowers kiss the sky
And the birds sang out and wonder
As the day went sailing by
We were spellbound
Spellbound
Ohh spellbound
Spellbound
Ohh
"Daydream" by Robin Trower is an ode to youthful innocence and the power of perception. The opening lines set the tone of the song: "We were laughing in a daydream / With the world beneath our feet." The atmosphere is light, playful and full of wonder. The imagery of "the sun shined on the water / Where the skies and the ocean meet" conjures a dreamy, ethereal quality, which is further sustained by the use of the word "spellbound" throughout the song. It implies a sort of enchantment or magic that permeates the experience.
The song’s themes are tied to feelings of escapism and being free from the constraints of real life, where the listeners - the singer, and the person they are talking to - are transported to a blissful, imaginary world. Through the lines "We were listening down a rainbow / As the leaves fell to the ground," the listener can picture themselves in a place where anything is possible, where even the laws of physics don't apply, and they have the ability to defy reality itself.
The lyrics are accompanied by a catchy blues-rock riff, which further emphasizes the joyous, carefree nature of the song. It's a perfect match for the playful sentiment of the lyrics. Each element of the song comes together to create an atmosphere of pure, unadulterated happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
We were laughing in a daydream
We were lost in our thoughts, laughing and joking around, without a care in the world. We were so immersed in our reverie that we felt disconnected from the real world.
With the world beneath our feet
We felt like we were on top of the world, above everything else, as if the entire universe was under our control.
And the sun shined on the water
The sun was reflecting off the water's surface, creating a brilliant and dazzling sight.
Where the skies and the ocean meet
The horizon where the sky and the ocean meet looked like it went on forever, an endless expanse that inspired awe and wonder.
We were spellbound
We were so absorbed in the beauty of nature, that we were entranced and captivated, unable to look away or think of anything else.
Ohh spellbound
We were so mesmerized that we could only express our feelings with an exclamation of awe and wonder.
We were listning down a rainbow
Metaphorically, we were following the rainbow to its end, listening to the magical sounds of nature and being taken away by the colors and beauty of the surrounding.
As the leaves fell to the ground
The leaves were falling all around us, and we listened to the sound they made as they rustled and crackled under our feet.
Whipering as we tumbled
We were whispering to each other as we fell to the ground, lost in the moment and not concentrating on anything else.
And the wind laft at the sound
The wind blew around us, and the rustling leaves made a sound that echoed in the air as if the wind was laughing and joining in on our joy.
We were children in the garden
We were carefree and full of innocence, just like children playing in a garden, enjoying life and not worrying about anything else.
Where the flowers kiss the sky
The flowers were so tall and beautiful that they looked like they were almost touching the sky. We were in awe of their beauty.
And the birds sang out and wonder
The birds were singing harmoniously, almost as if they were adding to the magical atmosphere that surrounded us. It felt as though they were in awe just like we were.
As the day went sailing by
The day passed by slowly, as if it was sailing through the sky, not in a rush and not forcing us to do anything - it felt like time had stopped.
Spellbound
We felt so entranced that we had to say it again, spellbound by the beauty around us and caught up in the moment.
Ohh spellbound
Once again, we expressed the awe and wonder that we felt inside, verbally expressing our emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES DEWAR, ROBIN TROWER
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Bearwolf Ex
This, to me, is one of the greatest tune ever. We all got that handful that do us right, this is one of mine. Few have mastered feedback like Robin.
philip mazonson
def one of my faves
Jettech Don RC
always been my favorite too,bought the album as soon as it came out,on the second one now as gave the first to a friend who had never heard of Robin till the mid '80's,his feedback,hammer-ons and pull-offs second to no one else! met him once through a radio station contest and got the album autographed!
ToddtheExploder
Bearwolf Ex Right there with you, hombre. This is the very best version of this song that I’ve found, still, and yet it remains on my desert island Top Ten. Masterfully executed by a wholly present Trower. Saw him play this song in Anaheim in the mid seventies, but I remember it being a rather ho-hum, sorta phoned-in rendition. There is real emotion in his playing here, and it never fails to move me.
IAM2112
A master guitarist, full of feeling, and realizes that sometimes less is more. Great song.
taxfree4
Saw this vinyl album in a newsstand rack I was working at, didn't know the guy, I was 14, but the cover looked cool. I saw he had a guitar in front of a lot people in a stadium and figured how bad could he be. As soon as that needle hit the record I was blown away, taken on a journey and that TONE. Very underrated genius.
taxfree4
@Deanne Focer mid to late 70's, great times.
Deanne Focer
went into a music store, told the guy I wanted Jazz rock fusion. He gave me this album and Billy Cobham's album Spectrum, best $19 I ever spent (1978}
Gerard Jerry Garramone
I Agree
Morfeo Phantasm
@Melanie Coleman 😊 xoxo