Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Shari Elf Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Shari Elf's "Dream a Little Dream of Me" portrays longing and yearning for someone lost. The lyrics speak of stars shining bright above and night breezes whispering love. The chorus is particularly moving as it encourages the person to dream a little dream of the singer, to hold them tight and tell them they'll miss them. The lyrics also refer to being alone and blue, which implies a sense of emptiness and sadness.
While the song seems to be about a love interest, it can also be interpreted as a wish for the person dreaming to come back to the singer. The line "Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you" is particularly ambiguous because it could mean that the person should sleep until the morning sun wakes them up, or it could imply that the person should have good dreams until the time when they are reunited with the singer.
Overall, the song speaks of longing and hope, and the desire to be with someone who is physically or emotionally absent. It is a dreamy and romantic ballad that has become a classic, reflecting the era in which it originated.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The stars are shining above you and it is a beautiful sight
Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
There is a cool breeze tonight that is whispering sweet nothings like 'I love you'
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
I can hear the pleasant sound of birds singing on a sycamore tree nearby
Dream a little dream of me
I wish that you would think of me as you drift off to sleep, and have nice dreams about me
Say 'Night-ie night' and kiss me
Tell me goodnight and give me a sweet kiss before we part ways for the night
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Hold me in your arms tightly and let me know that you will miss me while we're apart
While I'm alone and blue as can be
While I am feeling sad and lonely
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
The stars are slowly fading away, but I am still here thinking about you
Still craving your kiss
I am still longing for your affectionate kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I don't want to leave just yet and wish I could stay until morning
Just saying this
This is what's on my mind right now, just wanted to share it with you
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
I hope you have sweet dreams until the sun wakes you up in the morning
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
I hope your dreams are peaceful and free of any stress or worry
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter what kind of dream you have, whether it's good or bad, I hope I am a part of it
Dream a little dream of me
Once again, I hope you dream about me and we can be together in your dreams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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