Along with her creative collaborator Nico Stadi, Sidibe has created a lush … Read Full Bio ↴Along with her creative collaborator Nico Stadi, Sidibe has created a lush sonic garden filled with romance, awakenings and surrender. With elaborate layers of vocals soft enough to lay on, she has been recognized for the singular tones and vibrations of her 5-octave vocal range. Even Prince was a fan, as Sidibe was the last person he signed before passing.

I'm Only Dreaming
Sidibe Lyrics

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I, I don't wanna walk away
I really wanna talk to you
You know that I've been watching you
I, I can tell that we're chemically in line
Drawn in by your energy, a positive polarity

Uh, every time I see your face
I, I get lost in time and space

I don't think I'm coming down
and I want it, want it now
I can tell my finger chase
Touching all in single place
Oh, I want your body now
Nothing else I think about

If you knew my mind
and what I've been thinking
You'd be by my side
but I'm only dreaming
If you knew my mind
and what I've been thinking
You'd be by my side
but I'm only dreaming

My, my priority is you
No one else, I'd be with you
And love you like I'm going to
You, never miss it when I think
Forget about the other girls
They're never gonna rock your world!

Uh, every time I see your face
I, I get lost in time and space
I don't think I'm coming down
and I want it, want it now
I can tell my finger chase
Touching all in single place
Oh, I want your body now
Nothing else I think about

If you knew my mind,
and what I've been thinking
You'd be by my side,
but I'm only dreaming
If you knew my mind,
and what I've been thinking
You'd be by my side,
but I'm only dreaming

Closing my eyes, I fantasize
All day and night
Better believe I can make you mine
Closing my eyes, I fantasize
All day and night
Better believe I can make you mine

If you knew my mind,
and what I've been thinking
You'd be by my side,
but I'm only dreaming
If you knew my mind,
and what I've been thinking

You'd be by my side,
but I'm only dreaming

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sidibe's "I'm Only Dreaming" describe a woman who is infatuated with someone and wishes they could be together. The first verse sets the scene for her attraction, saying that she doesn't want to walk away and wants to talk to them. She says that she has been watching them and can tell they are "chemically in line", drawn to their positive energy.

The chorus reveals that although she wishes this person could be by her side, she knows that it's only in her dreams. She thinks about them constantly and fantasizes about being with them. In the second verse, she declares that her priority is this person and that she would love them like no one else could. She encourages them to forget about other girls who could never "rock [their] world".

The second chorus repeats the first, and the song ends with the woman saying that she fantasizes about this person all day and night and that she believes she could make them hers if only they knew what was in her mind. Overall, "I'm Only Dreaming" is a longing, heartfelt song that expresses the intense attraction and desire the singer feels for someone.

Line by Line Meaning

I, I don't wanna walk away
I don't want to leave you and I want to talk to you about my feelings.

I really wanna talk to you
I want to express my attraction to you and understand if there's a chance for us.

You know that I've been watching you
I've been observing you and noticed our compatibility.

I, I can tell that we're chemically in line
I feel that we have a strong physical attraction and connection.

Drawn in by your energy, a positive polarity
I am attracted to your positive attitude and energy.

Uh, every time I see your face
Every time I meet you, I feel a strong attraction.

I, I get lost in time and space
My attraction to you is so deep that I forget about everything else around me.

I don't think I'm coming down
My feelings of infatuation are so strong that I feel like I'm on a high and can't come back down to earth.

and I want it, want it now
I desire to be with you immediately and can't wait any longer.

I can tell my finger chase
My desire to touch and be intimate with you is strong.

Touching all in single place
I want to touch and explore your body in a sexual manner.

Oh, I want your body now
I am consumed with desire for your body and want to be intimate with you.

Nothing else I think about
My mind is solely focused on you and my attraction to you.

If you knew my mind
If you understood my thoughts and feelings,

and what I've been thinking
you would know how strongly I feel about you and our potential.

You'd be by my side
You would reciprocate my feelings and be with me.

but I'm only dreaming
Unfortunately, I know it's only a dream and nothing more.

My, my priority is you
You are my main focus and priority over anyone else.

No one else, I'd be with you
I want to be with you and no one else.

And love you like I'm going to
I would love and treat you with care and devotion.

You, never miss it when I think
When I think of you, I never forget how much I want to be with you.

Forget about the other girls
I don't want to be with any other girls.

They're never gonna rock your world!
No other girl can match the potential connection and chemistry that we have.

Closing my eyes, I fantasize
When I close my eyes, I imagine being intimate with you.

All day and night
My desire for you consumes my thoughts all day and night.

Better believe I can make you mine
I feel confident that I can win your heart and be with you.

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Comments from YouTube:

B8bydoll25

3y↑8

This sounds so good it brings a tear to my eye because music doesn't make you feel good like this anymore. Great sound, beautiful voice, and amazing quality. She makes feel good music and I ❤ it!

Kaister the Bored

There is a magic in this music. All her songs are different yet there's magic in all of them.

Melanie Palos

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I don't wanna walk away / I really wanna talk to you / You know that I've been watching you / I can tell we're chemically aligned / Drawn in by your energy / A positive polarity / Ooh / Every time I see your face / I get lost in time and space / I don't think I'm coming down / And I wouldn't wanna now / Ooh / I can feel my fingers trace / Touching every single place / All around your body now / Nothing else I think about / If you knew my mind / And what I've been thinking / You’d be by my side / But I'm only dreaming / If you knew my mind / And what I've been thinking / You’d be by my side / But I'm only dreaming / My priority is you / No one else will be more true / And love you like I’m going to / You never met someone like me / Forget about the other girls / They’re never gonna rock your world / Ooh / Every time I see your face / I get lost in time and space / I don't think I'm coming down / And I wouldn't wanna now / Ooh / I can feel my fingers trace / Touching every single place / All around your body now / Nothing else I think about / If you knew my mind / And what I've been thinking / You’d be by my side / But I'm only dreaming / If you knew my mind / And what I've been thinking / You’d be by my side / But I'm only dreaming / Closing my eyes / I fantasize / All day and night / Better believe that I will make you mine / Closing my eyes / I fantasize / All day and night / Better believe that I will make you mine / If you knew my mind / And what I've been thinking / You’d be by my side / But I'm only dreaming / If you knew my mind / And what I've been thinking / You’d be by my side / But I'm only dreaming……