Life Could Be a Dream
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(Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay)

Oh, life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Live could be a dream, sweetheart
(Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again)
Oh, life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Now every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine

Oh, life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da sh-boom

Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da
Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da sh-boom

Every time I look at you
Somethin' is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine

Life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Boom sh-boom)
Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang
Ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay
Life could be a dream
(Life could be a dream, sweetheart

Life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart





Sweetheart

Overall Meaning

The Crew Cuts's "Sh-Boom" (Life Could Be A Dream) is a popular doo-wop song from the 1950s that captures the spirit of youth, romance, and hopefulness of the era. The lyrics describe a world where love and happiness are abundant, and dreams can become a reality. It's a feel-good song that invites listeners to join in the optimism and excitement of the time.


The opening lines of the song set the stage for the rest of the lyrics. "Oh life could be a dream if I could take you up in paradise up above." This phrase is the main theme of the song and is repeated throughout. It suggests that life can be beautiful, but only if the singer is with the person they love. The chorus refrains continue with the same sentiment: "If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love, life could be a dream, sweetheart."


The verses describe the singer's desire to be with the person they love and how they'd have the perfect life together. The lines "now every time I look at you, something is on my mind, if you do what I want you to, baby, we'd be so fine" convey an assertiveness and determination to make things work while exuding a charming, youthful innocence.


The song's refrain, "sh-boom," is an example of vocal nonsense. It's a common trope in doo-wop music and adds a playful element to the song. The phrase "Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang " is also nonsense and serves the same purpose of adding a fun element to the song.


Overall, "Sh-Boom" is a fun and joyful song that captures the essence of the 1950s era. It celebrates the possibilities of life and love, the spirit of dreams and hopefulness, and the good times of youth.


Line by Line Meaning

(Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang Boom ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay)
This is just a fun introduction, with nonsense words that convey excitement and anticipation.


Oh, life could be a dream If I could take you up in paradise up above If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love Live could be a dream, sweetheart
This verse expresses the singer's desire for a perfect life with their lover, where they can escape the everyday world and be in a place of happiness and love.


(Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) Oh, life could be a dream If only all my precious plans would come true If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you Life could be a dream, sweetheart
This verse continues with the theme of wanting the ideal life with their partner, but they acknowledge that it requires more than just hope and dreams. They want their plans to come to fruition and for their love to be reciprocated fully.


Now every time I look at you Something is on my mind If you do what I want you to Baby, we'd be so fine
This verse indicates that the singer is constantly thinking about their partner and has desires that they wish to fulfill. They express how happy they would be if their desires were met.


Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da Sh-boom sh-boom, ya-da-da da-da-da da-da-da da sh-boom
This is just a catchy and fun chorus that adds to the lightheartedness of the song.


Every time I look at you Somethin' is on my mind If you do what I want you to Baby, we'd be so fine
This is a repetition of a previous verse, emphasizing the singer's desire to have their partner fulfill their wants and needs to create a happy relationship.


Life could be a dream If I could take you up in paradise up above If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love Life could be a dream, sweetheart
This is another chorus that repeats the same themes of wanting an ideal relationship where they can be happy and in love.


(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again Boom sh-boom) Hey nonny ding dong, alang, alang, alang Ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay Life could be a dream (Life could be a dream, sweetheart Life could be a dream If only all my precious plans would come true If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you Life could be a dream, sweetheart Sweetheart
These are just the repeated choruses and introduction that create a fun and lively song about wanting the perfect relationship with their loved one.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES C KEYES, CARL FEASTER, FLOYD MC RAE, CLAUDE FEASTER, JAMES W. EDWARDS

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@Angel-pg5jj

Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you to a paradise up above
If you will tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life loving you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we could be so fine
Oh, life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you to a paradise up above
Sh-boom, and tell me, darling, I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Oh, life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Whoa, life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you up to paradise up above
Sh-boom, and tell me, darling, I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Oh, life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom



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