Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a congenital disorder that left him almost completely blind. He was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents until the age of five, when he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Milsap showed musical aptitude at an early age. The school stressed classical music training but he preferred country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues. He released his first single, Total Disaster, in 1963 at the age of twenty. This was followed by several Ashford And Simpson, compositions, including the memorable "Let's Go Get Stoned", which, unfortunately for Milsap, was relegated to a b-side. A few months later it would become a million-selling single for the more popular blind pianist, Ray Charles. 1972 found him working regularly at Roger Miller's King of the Road Club in Nashville, Tennessee and he signed with RCA Records in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs that made his name familiar to pop as well as country audiences, such as "It Was Almost Like A Song," "{There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World," and a remake of Chuck Jackson's "Any Day Now" (which was named Billboard magazine's Number One Adult Contemporary hit of 1982). Milsap recorded for RCA until 1992. During that time he created five gold albums, one platinum album and one double platinum album. He also won six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2005 Milsap resigned with RCA Records and released a new country single, "Local Girls."
Milsap has recorded music with Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley and Barry Manilow.
Ronnie and his wife Joyce currently make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Milsap enjoys his hobby of amateur (Ham) radio. More info on him can be found at: http://www.qrz.com/wb4kcg
Daydreams About Night Things
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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In the middle of the afternoon
And while my hands make a living
My mind's home loving you
I'm having daydreams about night things
In the middle of the afternoon
And every night you make my daydreams come true
Time slows down to a crawl
When I'm not thinking about you
I'm checking the clock on the wall
Then it's goodbye factory and hello loving
There's a smile across my face
'Cause I'm back in the arms of your sweet love
Where my thoughts have been all day
I'm having daydreams about night things
In the middle of the afternoon
And while my hands make a living my mind's home loving you
Yes, I'm having daydreams about night things
In the middle of the afternoon
And every night you make my daydreams come true
Wow, I'm having daydreams about night things
In the middle of the afternoon
And while my hands make a living my mind's home loving you
Yes, I'm having daydreams about night things
In the middle of the afternoon
And every night you make my daydreams come true
Yeah, every night you make my daydreams come true
The song Daydreams About Night Things by Ronnie Milsap is a love song that talks about the constant thoughts of a lover who is always thinking about their partner. The lyrics reveal that the singer is daydreaming about his lover during the day, even while at work. He confesses that his mind is constantly preoccupied with thoughts of his partner, and this distracts him from his daily routine, leading him to check the clock on the wall. He finds solace in the fact that, after work, he can reunite with his lover and relive those daydreams.
The chorus of the song is a recurring one, with the daydreams seeming to continue even at night when the singer is asleep. This implies that his thoughts and love for his partner transcend day and night. The song's title, Daydreams About Night Things, highlights the fact that the singer’s thoughts of his lover are powerful enough to take him out of reality and into a world of his own.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm having daydreams about night things
Despite being in the middle of the afternoon, I find myself lost in thoughts of you and our romantic nights together.
In the middle of the afternoon
This intense daydreaming happens even when it's midday and I should be focused on my work.
And while my hands make a living
Although I'm working hard to earn a living with my hands, my heart and mind are preoccupied by thoughts of you.
My mind's home loving you
My mind is longing to be with you, to feel your love, and to experience the amazing intimacy we share.
And every night you make my daydreams come true
You make all of my fantasies come true when we're together every night, fulfilling my every desire and making me feel truly alive.
Well all day long while I'm working in town
During my long, mundane workdays in the city, my thoughts consistently drift to you and the life we share together.
Time slows down to a crawl
The ticking of the clock becomes an unbearable reminder of the time I'll be spending apart from you.
When I'm not thinking about you
Even when I'm trying my best to focus on my work, my thoughts and heart keep coming back to you.
I'm checking the clock on the wall
I'm constantly checking the time to see how long it is until I'm reunited with you once again.
Then it's goodbye factory and hello loving
As soon as I finish work and leave the factory behind, I know I'll be able to embrace you with open arms and experience a love like no other.
There's a smile across my face
My heart is so full of love and happiness that it's difficult to hide my joy and my smile from those around me.
'Cause I'm back in the arms of your sweet love
Being wrapped up in your warm embrace is the only thing I need to feel whole and complete.
Where my thoughts have been all day
My thoughts have been consumed by my love for you, and there's nowhere I'd rather be than safe in your arms.
Wow, I'm having daydreams about night things
I'm constantly in awe of the intense feelings and fantasies that you inspire in me, even during the most mundane parts of my day.
Yeah, every night you make my daydreams come true
You make all of my wildest dreams and fantasies come true every night, and I couldn't be more grateful for all of the love and joy that you bring into my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Schweers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariellacasey2782
I'm having day dreams bout night things
In the middle of the after-noon
And while my hands make a living my mind's home loving you
I'm having day dreams about night things
In the middle of the after-noon
And every night you make my daydreams come true
Well all day long while I'm working in town
Time slows down to a crawl
When I'm not thinking about you I'm checking the clock on the wall
Then it's goodbye factory and hello loving
There's a smile across my face
Cause I'm back in the arms of your sweet love
Where my thoughts have been all day
I'm having day dreams bout night things
In the middle of the after-noon
And while my hands make a living my mind's home loving you
I'm having day dreams about night things
In the middle of the after-noon
And every night you make my daydreams come true
Yea, Every night you make my day dreams come true.
@texassoul7649
My dad would play this song and slow dance with my mom in the living room. I have always loved this
@markstewart7045
After 50 years of marriage and after almost 7 years since she passed I'm still having day dreams! Thanks, Ronnie!
@Pmaddis94
So sorry you lost your love of well over 50 years. Folks today should treat marriage as a commitment and not as disposable. May you see her again when you're reunited for eternity in heaven.
@Pikachu55Pikachu55
My condolences about your loss but is there nothing Ronnie can’t do when it comes to country music
@judyjackson7488
Sounds like my kind of man.
@thewolfhunter
Sorry for your loss brother...🙏
@danamelton7448
So sorry you lost your wife May God bless you
@t.daniel5003
One of the most cleverly written verses in all of music! Ronnie is the best!
@franksanchez7225
My older brother introduced me to these songs when we used to go cruising in his 74 Chevy Malibu back in the 80's. Never forget singing our asses off to Ronnie Milsaps songs. Brings back great memories. Thanks bro! Miss you.
@laurengriggs7752
I'm 23 and this is one of my favorites!! I must have an old soul!! ;)