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.


Interesting Facts about "All I Have to Do Is Dream":


Interesting Facts
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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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2005 Frankie

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



Valentin Marian

Visează
Visează, visează, visează, visează
Visează, visează, visează, visează
Când te vreau în brațele mele
Când te vreau pe tine și toate farmecele tale
Ori de câte ori te vreau, tot ce trebuie să fac este:
Visează, visează, visează, visează
Când mă simt stingher noaptea
Și am nevoie să mă ții strâns
Ori de câte ori te vreau, tot ce trebuie să fac este
Visează, visează, visează, visează

Pot să te fac al meu, să-ți gust buzele de vin
Oricând, noapte sau zi
Singurul necaz este, la naiba
Îmi visez viața departe în timp
Am nevoie de tine ca să pot muri
Te iubesc atât de mult și de aceea
Ori de câte ori te vreau, tot ce trebuie să fac este
Visează, visează, visează, visează

Pot să te fac al meu, să-ți gust buzele de vin
Oricând, noapte sau zi
Singurul necaz este, la naiba
Îmi visez viața departe în timp
Am nevoie de tine ca să pot muri
Te iubesc atât de mult și de aceea
Ori de câte ori te vreau, tot ce trebuie să fac este
Visează, visează, visează, visează
Visează, visează, visează, visează
Visează, visează, visează, visează
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Maureen Cellery

I dated a fellow in the late 50s. He and his best friend sounded exactly like the Everly Bros
The both played guitar too and had that twang to them the way the Bros. did!! All I have to Do is Dream" was our song! After 60 years it still brings a tear to my eye. He passed away in a fire when he was young. His friend ended up moving up the street from me and his son is friends with my sons. Small world!

lil uzi

RIP.

dani

Aweeeee

mightdai

Rip
But props to you, I pray for your health

Andrei Biro

Thanks for the lovely story. RIP :(.

JackyMan22

When you're too tired to do your homework and you easily drift off in bed: zzz (u o u)

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Anthony Reyes

All these musician's from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's don't realize what contribution to human history they were involved in. All of this golden era of music will be remembered for millennial.

Iben Plays

Rest in Peace Mum ❤️
(5th Nov 1966 - 4th Jul 2022)

This was one of her favourite songs she played to me when I was little. I'll never forget everything she has done for me and my family. We'll always remember you.

Carlos Batista

😰

Carlos Batista

Com certeza ela estará sempre olhando por vcs !! 😘

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