All I Have To Do Is Dream
The Everly Brothers Lyrics


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Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream





Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream, dream

Overall Meaning

The Everly Brothers' "All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a wistful and romantic song filled with longing and desire. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and the idea that the object of the singer's affections is always within reach, even if only in his dreams. The repetition of the word "dream" reinforces the idea that the singer's love is elusive and can only be attained through his imagination.


The song's opening lines, "Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream," introduce the dream-like quality of the lyrics and set the tone for the rest of the song. The first verse talks about the singer's desire to be with the person he loves, expressing his longing for their charms and the comfort of their embrace. The chorus then repeats the idea that all he has to do is dream to be reunited with his love.


The second verse expresses the singer's sense of loneliness and his need for his loved one's embrace. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the singer's dreams are his only refuge from his isolation. The bridge is a departure from the rest of the song, with the singer expressing his desire to make his love a reality, but acknowledging that he is stuck "dreamin' his life away."


Overall, "All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a powerful testament to the power of love and the human imagination. Its bittersweet lyrics have resonated with audiences for decades and made it one of the most iconic love songs of all time.


Line by Line Meaning

Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The singer talks about dreaming


When I want you in my arms
The singer desires physical intimacy


When I want you and all your charms
The singer desires emotional connection


Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
The artist relies on dreams to fulfill their desires


I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
The artist can experience pleasure in their dreams


Anytime night or day
Dreams can occur at any time


Only trouble is, gee whiz
The singer acknowledges the limitations of dreams


I'm dreamin' my life away
The artist is consumed by their dreams


I need you so that I could die
The artist feels extreme desire for the person in their dreams


I love you so and that is why
The artist's love is the reason for their dreams


Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The singer repeats that they are dreaming


Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
The artist repeats that they are dreaming




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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Frankie-oq6ll

Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream



@Interesca

[Intro]
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream

[Verse 1]
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream

[Verse 2]
When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream

[Chorus]
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime, night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

[Verse 3]
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream

[Chorus]
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime, night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

[Verse 3]
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream



All comments from YouTube:

@myfashioncube

My dad use to play this song , early in morning... Now i missed him to much ever since he left this world.. He is the best dad in the universe... Rest in peace dad.

@ravenvince2

So sorry for your loss. My dad passed when I was 15. I miss him so much. My parents loved these oldies songs and I listen to them from time to time. My mom passed in 2016 so I have no living parents or grandparents. And I just turned 40.

@jessie7339jessie

Sounds like a great dad!

@ravenvince2

He was.

@milotorres6894

Music back then was so melancholy on love lite and tite with the ❤️ your pops had a good heart listening to a these licks straight from the soul of a man's spirits.

@Bigape23

Sorry for your loss I never meet my father

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@wymankaluba3827

Memories of mom. She loved playing this iconic track on her vinyl record; (1946 - 2012).
May the souls of our faithful departed continue to Rest In God's Glory 🙏🏾

@The_Art_of_Music_Official

Amen to that brother.

@RonLogan-wf4pl

May God bless you

@RonLogan-wf4pl

God Bless you

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