The name comes from the bouffant wigs that are part of the band's distinctive look, worn by singers Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. Along with Wilson and Pierson, fellow vocalist Fred Schneider, drummer (and later guitarist) Keith Strickland, and guitarist Ricky Wilson (Cindy's older brother) formed the band after a drunken night at a Chinese restaurant. They shared a passion for mixing and matching older styles with a partying, good-time public image, which set them apart from many staid 70s contemporaries.
Their sound is particularly marked by the vocals of Wilson and Pierson, with Kate singing in a slightly deeper voice, along with the generally monotone or spoken-word vocals of Schneider. Aside from their vocals, the band also had a unique New Wave sound that was a combination of 50s and 60s dance music and surf rock, and the unusual guitar-string tunings utilized by Ricky Wilson. Although a clear part of said movement, their music was more experimental than most new wave groups, indulging in all manner of odd vocal and synthesizer effects. The B-52's created a quirky dance vibe that became very popular and their tours have been successful for decades.
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dreamland
The B-52's Lyrics
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Meet me tonight in dreamland,
Where the things I want will come true.
For in dreamland they always do.
So meet me tonight in dreamland.
Meet me on the path of green
Where nightmares disappear in dreams,
Flowered river carries us down
To dreamland.
[Chorus]
In dreams,
Kisses are pure as the sky is blue.
In dreams,
As it carries the thoughts I have of you.
In dreams,
Kisses are pure as the sky is blue.
Dreamland, dreamland!
The wind is a perfume of blossoms that hide
From the people who'd trample a dream such as ours;
Blossoms that fall frome trees so tall.
That falling is floating in heaven for hours.
Trees that are towers, that rise above
The bower of dreams where I lie with my love.
Dreams that fly from our hearts to each other.
Shared thoughts of our love under the covers.
[Chorus]
With kisses, we are entwined
With the lillies and the vines,
All on the path.
Last night I dreamed I had burning hands,
Reaching for beautiful visions,
And everythng was shimmering.
The friends that have walked on before us
Are waiting to take us to laughter and dancing.
The friends that have walked on before us
Are waiting to take us to the sky.
I dreamed I was in a boat floating on air
And everything ws there,
And everything was shimmering.
The B-52's song "Dreamland" creates a mystical and vivid imaginary world, a realm that exists only in dreams. The song's opening lines invite the listener to join the singer in this dreamland, a place where whatever they desire will become reality. Dreamland is a realm offering a safe haven from the harshness of the real world, where one can escape from one's nightmares and find peace. The lyrics also evoke a sense of togetherness, perhaps suggesting that sharing this dreamland with a loved one makes it even more wonderful. The lyrics proceed to describe a world filled with flowers, trees, and rivers, blending the natural world with dream-like imagery.
Throughout the song, the lyrics imply that dreamland is more enchanting than the real world, where the beauty of the sky and the purity of kisses can be found. The wind smells like fragrant flowers, and the river carries the listener along on a majestic journey. The song carries on with references to love, flowers, and trees with tops that touch the sky, where the singer lies with their love. The lyrics about kissing and being entwined with the lilies and vines further intensifies the imaginative and romantic nature of dreamland. By the end of the song, it's clear that the singer found a world where everything was shimmering, and they woke up feeling great.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me tonight in dreamland,
Let's meet in our dreams where we can have what we want and wish for.
Where the things I want will come true.
Dreamland is where my desires and wishes are granted.
For in dreamland they always do.
In my dreams, everything always turns out the way I want it to.
Meet me on the path of green
Let's meet in a dream where we walk along a green path.
Where nightmares disappear in dreams,
In our dreams, our fears and worries vanish.
Sleeping as one.
We can be together and at peace in our dreams.
Flowered river carries us down
We are taken down a river surrounded by flowers in our dream.
To dreamland.
We are being led to dreamland.
In dreams,
In our dreams,
Kisses are pure as the sky is blue.
The kisses we share in our dreams are pure and true.
As it carries the thoughts I have of you.
My thoughts of you are carried along in my dreams.
Dreamland, dreamland!
We are in dreamland!
The wind is a perfume of blossoms that hide
The wind carries the scent of flowers that hide from those who don't believe in dreams.
From the people who'd trample a dream such as ours;
Our dream would be crushed by those who lack faith in their dreams.
Blossoms that fall from trees so tall.
Flowers falling from tall trees are like rain in our dream.
That falling is floating in heaven for hours.
The sensation of falling is like floating in heaven for hours.
Trees that are towers, that rise above
The tall trees are like towers.
The bower of dreams where I lie with my love.
We are in a beautiful garden of dreams where we lie together.
Dreams that fly from our hearts to each other.
We share our dreams with each other.
Shared thoughts of our love under the covers.
We share our love and intimacy in our dreams.
With kisses, we are entwined
We share intimate moments, embracing each other in our dreams.
With the lillies and the vines,
The beautiful surroundings of our dreams entwine us with lilies and vines.
All on the path.
We walk together along the path of our dreams.
Last night I dreamed I had burning hands,
In my dream, my hands felt hot and were reaching out for something beautiful.
Reaching for beautiful visions,
I am reaching out for the beautiful things in my dreams.
And everything was shimmering.
The beautiful things in my dream seemed to shine and glisten.
The friends that have walked on before us
Our loved ones who have passed on before us.
Are waiting to take us to laughter and dancing.
They wait to take us to a place where we can dance and be happy.
Are waiting to take us to the sky.
They wait to take us to a place beyond our dreams.
I dreamed I was in a boat floating on air
In my dream, I was in a boat which seems to be floating on air.
And everything ws there,
Everything I have ever wanted was there.
And everything was shimmering.
The beauty of everything around me seemed to shimmer and glow.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND
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