Lady
T.Rex - Marc Bolan Lyrics

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O dreamy lady
Won`t you come
To my bed
Night is the right time
To get acquainted with my head
In my bed

Star light is shinning

Silver baby hold me tight
Moon beams are twining
In the portals of my sight
You`re so right

Na, na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Will you still love me

Oh dreamy lady

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T.Rex - Marc Bolan's song "Lady" are a mix of romantic plea and sensuality. The singer asks the dreamy lady to come to his bed, stating that night is the right time to get to know each other on a deeper level. The night time setting adds to the seductive nature of the lyrics. The singer goes on to describe the atmosphere of the night, with star light shining, silver baby holding him tight, and the moon beams twining in the portals of his sight. The singer is clearly enamored with the dreamy lady and urges her that she is so right for him.

The song is a classic example of Marc Bolan's glam rock style. He brings a playful sensuality and seductiveness to his lyrics, combined with catchy hooks and guitar riffs that make the song both fun and enjoyable. The song's use of repetition in the chorus, with a call and response between the singer and a backing choir, adds to its hypnotic quality.

Line by Line Meaning

O dreamy lady
Addressing the lady in question, the singer describes her as dreamy or imaginative.

Won`t you come
Asking the lady to come closer to him.

To my bed
Inviting the lady to join him in bed.

Night is the right time
Explaining that nighttime is the perfect time for intimate activities.

To get acquainted with my head
Suggesting that he wants the lady to become familiar with his thoughts and desires.

In my bed
Reiterating the invitation to come join him in bed.

Star light is shinning
Referring to the stars in the sky.

Silver baby hold me tight
Asking the lady to hold him closely and tightly.

Moon beams are twining
Referring to the beams of light from the moon.

In the portals of my sight
Suggesting that the moonlight is visible in his eyes or within himself.

You`re so right
Agreeing with the lady or confirming her feelings.