I Must Be Dreamin'
The Coasters Lyrics
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Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Well, I met her in a dancehall (c'mon let's go)
In Tennessee (c'mon, let's go)
I smiled at her, she smiled at me (c'mon, let's go)
If could could dance with you, she said (c'mon, let's go)
Anything that moves you, daddy, 's gonna move me too
I said I must be dreaming
I said I must be dreaming
I said I must be dreaming
Life never been this good to me
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Well, let's jump this old dancehall (c'mon let's go)
Get out in the sun (c'mon let's go)
Let's go someplace we can have some fun (c'mon let's go)
I've got twenty dollars, mama, what you wanna do?, she said (c'mon let's go)
Anything that moves you, daddy, 's gonna move me too
I said I must be dreaming
I said I must be dreaming
I said I must be dreaming
Life never been this good to me
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Well, let's go down to the river (c'mon let's go)
Moon is shinin' bright (c'mon let's go)
Me and you, baby, let's have a ball tonight (c'mon let's go)
I'm going to love you (c'mon let's go)
Teach you something new, she said (c'mon let's go)
Anything that moves you, daddy, 's gonna move me too
I said I must be dreaming
I said I must be dreaming
I said I must be dreaming
Life never been this good to me
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
The Coasters' "I Must Be Dreamin'" introduces the singer's encounter with a woman he meets at a dancehall in Tennessee. The two share a mutual attraction, and the woman tells him that she will dance with him if it would make him happy because her happiness rests on what moves him. From here on, the song details the singer's disbelief at his good fortune at meeting this woman who is willing to follow him wherever he goes just to make him happy. After leaving the dancehall, they end up at the river, and the song ends with the singer unable to believe his good luck.
The song "I Must Be Dreamin'" by The Coasters highlights the excitement of meeting someone new and exploring the possibilities that come with that relationship. The singer is so amazed by the woman's willingness to do whatever to make him happy, that he can only rationalize the moment by saying he must be dreaming. The lyrics, combined with the upbeat music, gives off the impression of a carefree, joyful lifestyle. The song's overall theme encourages listeners to embrace life wholeheartedly and enjoy the moments that make us happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Repetitive vocalizations signaling the singer's excitement and anticipation.
Well, I met her in a dancehall (c'mon let's go)
The singer met a woman he is attracted to in a dancehall.
In Tennessee (c'mon, let's go)
The location where the singer met the woman is in Tennessee.
I smiled at her, she smiled at me (c'mon, let's go)
The singer and the woman exchanged smiles with each other.
I said baby it would move me (c'mon, let's go)
The singer shares with the woman what would excite him.
If could could dance with you, she said (c'mon, let's go)
The woman agrees to dance with the singer.
Anything that moves you, daddy, 's gonna move me too
The woman expresses her willingness to match the singer's enthusiasm and interests.
I said I must be dreaming
The singer expresses disbelief and amazement at the joy he is experiencing.
Life never been this good to me
The singer reflects on how happy he feels in the moment.
Well, let's jump this old dancehall (c'mon let's go)
The singer suggests they leave the current location to do something else.
Get out in the sun (c'mon let's go)
The singer suggests they enjoy some outdoor activities.
Let's go someplace we can have some fun (c'mon let's go)
The singer suggests they go somewhere where they can enjoy themselves.
I've got twenty dollars, mama, what you wanna do?, she said (c'mon let's go)
The woman responds positively to the singer offering to spend money on an activity.
Well, let's go down to the river (c'mon let's go)
The singer suggests they go to the river.
Moon is shinin' bright (c'mon let's go)
The singer notes that the moon is out and shining.
Me and you, baby, let's have a ball tonight (c'mon let's go)
The singer suggests they have a great time together.
I'm going to love you (c'mon let's go)
The singer expresses his feelings towards the woman.
Teach you something new, she said (c'mon let's go)
The woman expresses a desire to try new things with the singer.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Repetitive vocalizations signaling the singer's excitement and anticipation.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Repetitive vocalizations signaling the singer's excitement and anticipation.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Repetitive vocalizations signaling the singer's excitement and anticipation.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh!
Repetitive vocalizations signaling the singer's excitement and anticipation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
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