Deep In a Dream
The Artie Shaw Orchestra Lyrics
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The smoke from my cigarette climbs through the air.
The walls of my room fade away in the blue,
And I'm deep in a dream of you.
The smoke makes a stairway for you to descend;
You come to my arms, may this bliss never end,
For we love anew just as we used to do
When I'm deep in a dream of you.
Sweet music comes stealing;
We glide through a lover?s refrain.
you're so appealing
That I'm soon revealing
My love for you over again.
My cigarette burns me, I wake with a start;
My hand isn't hurt, but threr's pain in my heart.
Awake or asleep, every memory I?ll keep
Deep in a dream of you
The Artie Shaw Orchestra's "Deep In a Dream" is a hauntingly beautiful jazz ballad with a dreamy melody and evocative lyrics. The song describes a state of deep reverie where the singer is lost in thoughts of a lost love. He retreats into his room and dims the lights, creating a mystical atmosphere that's emphasized by the cigarette smoke spiraling around him. As the walls of his room fade away in blue, he is transported to a dream world where he is reunited with his lover.
The singer's yearning becomes palpable as he sings of how the smoke makes a stairway for his lover to descend, and they embrace with the hope that the bliss of their love will never end. The music adds to the ethereal feel of the song as sweet melodies steal into his room, and they move through a lover's refrain. His deep love for her is soon revealed again, and even as he wakes from the dream, he knows that every memory of it will be kept deep within his heart.
The lyrics of "Deep In a Dream" are a poetic representation of the intense yearning for lost love. The song is a classic example of the art of jazz ballads and shows how, through music and lyrics, it is possible to capture complex emotions that are hard to express otherwise.
Line by Line Meaning
I dim all the lights and I sink in my chair.
I turn off all lights and slump into my chair, creating an ambiance of utter darkness around me.
The smoke from my cigarette climbs through the air.
As I smoke, I release puffs of smoky air that rise and ascend into the atmosphere.
The walls of my room fade away in the blue,
The walls of my room start to melt away and make it seem as though I'm now surrounded by a blue, hazy aura.
And I'm deep in a dream of you.
I'm now in a trance-like state, dreaming of only you.
The smoke makes a stairway for you to descend;
The smoke that's now around me forms a trail that leads you directly to me from wherever you may be.
You come to my arms, may this bliss never end,
You finally arrive in my open arms, and I hope that this feeling of happiness lasts forever.
For we love anew just as we used to do
We've come back together and love each other just as passionately as we did before.
When I'm deep in a dream of you.
All of this is happening when I'm fully submerged in thoughts of only you.
Then from the ceiling
Suddenly, out of nowhere,
Sweet music comes stealing;
beautiful and melodious music starts playing loud and clear,
We glide through a lover?s refrain.
we then start dancing, swaying through the beautiful tune around us.
you're so appealing
You are so beautiful and enchanting,
That I'm soon revealing
I can't help but let out my feelings,
My love for you over again.
and profess my love for you all over again.
My cigarette burns me, I wake with a start;
Suddenly, my cigarette ash falls on me and jolts me awake abruptly.
My hand isn't hurt, but threr's pain in my heart.
Even though my hand isn't harmed, my heart aches from the painful realization that what I dreamed of wasn't real.
Awake or asleep, every memory I?ll keep
Whether I am awake or asleep, every moment with you is forever etched in my memory.
Deep in a dream of you
Just like when I was very deeply into the dream, all of these experiences continue to happen deep within my mind, even when I am fully conscious and self-aware.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: EDDIE DE LANGE, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I dim all the lights and I sink in my chair.
The smoke from my cigarette climbs through the air.
The walls of my room fade away in the blue,
And I'm deep in a dream of you.
The smoke makes a stairway for you to descend;
You come to my arms, may this bliss never end,
For we love anew just as we used to do
When I'm deep in a dream of you.
Then from the ceiling, sweet music comes stealing;
We glide through a lover's refrain, you're so appealing
That I'm soon revealing my love for you over again.
My cigarette burns me, I wake with a start;
My hand isn't hurt, but there's pain in my heart.
Awake or asleep, ev'ry mem'ry I'll keep
Deep in a dream of you.
moggs
I discovered Helen via Woody Allen movies soundtrack. What a glorious day that was,for me,anyway. She was such a breath of fresh air. The fact that she fronted the three biggest orchestras of the day,Harry James,Artie Shaw,and Benny Goodman is testament to her greatness. Barely a day goes by without me listening to her. Such a sublime singer. Thanks Woody.
gajanssen1
Lost in the 30's - 40's ... Helen Forrest had one of the greatest voices of all times!
Kenneth Parrillo
I was raised listening to this music. The 12 years of the big bands were the greatest in musical history as far as I am concerned.
Their are many greats but Artie is impossible to top, and with Helen they are the greatest.
roman star
completely agree
ddkoda
Another masterpiece from perfectionist Artie Shaw! This is obviously a remote recording as is evidenced by the background chatter. Other than those conversations one can't distinguish the quality of this recording from the studio version such was the virtuosity of Mr. Shaw. A superb tune, Artie's artistry and Helen's premier vocal, a combination that can't be beat.
maureen1938
Thank you for posting this delightful share. The era of the Big Bands was pure magic.
John M
Helen Forrest was probably the best female vocalist of the era of the 30's and 40's. She could hit all the highs and lows with precision and just got better and better as she advanced through the bands of Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Harry James By the way, the photo shown on this video is the prettiest one I've seen of her. What a talent!
vash47
Helen and Artiew were a terrific combination.
David
Thank you for sharing this masterpiece. The bandsmen called her "One take Helen" and loved her for it.
Cesario Rego
Her music is like comfort food, you just have to have it again and again..