02. dream a little dream of me
The Mamas & the Papas Lyrics


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Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say night-ie night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you




But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by The Mamas & the Papas is a classic love song with a dreamy and romantic vibe. The lyrics speak of the singer's desire for their lover to dream of them and for them to have sweet dreams. The opening line "Stars shining bright above you" sets the dreamy tone of the song, creating an image of a peaceful and starry night where the singer is feeling introspective and yearning for their lover.


The lyrics are split between the first and second person, with the first person being the singer and the second person being their lover. The chorus is a call to their lover to "dream a little dream of me" and to find comfort and solace in their dreams. The verses are the singer expressing their own feelings of loneliness and longing for their lover, suggesting that they too will be dreaming of them while they are apart.


The song is a romantic classic that has been covered by many artists over the years, but the charm and magic of the original version sung by The Mamas & the Papas still holds strong. It's a beautiful reminder of the power of love, dreams and the unbreakable bond between two people.


Line by Line Meaning

Stars shining bright above you
The stars are brightly shining above you.


Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
The gentle night breeze seems to whisper that it loves you.


Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The birds are singing in the sycamore tree.


Dream a little dream of me
Please dream of me a little dream.


Say night-ie night and kiss me
Good night, kiss me now.


Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Please hold me tight and tell me you will miss me.


While I'm alone and blue as can be
I am so lonely and sad right now.


Dream a little dream of me
Please dream of me a little dream.


Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Although the stars are fading, I am still here, my dear.


Still craving your kiss
I still long for your kiss.


I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
I want to stay here with you until the morning.


Just saying this
I am just telling you how I feel.


Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
I hope you have sweet dreams until the sun finds you.


Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
May your sweet dreams leave behind all of your worries.


But in your dreams whatever they be
Whatever your dreams may be.


Dream a little dream of me
Please dream of me a little dream.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lyndafayesmusic

And she knew the exact key to sing it in to sing in those registers; some singers never figure out their own voices.

HEAVENLY...Still...

One of those situations in which, the song becomes synonymous with the singer. Can't DREAM without thinking of Mama Cass, anymore, can we ? She made us feel we were all up there dreaming along with her, didn't she ?

Singing a memorial to her is almost a "sacrilegious gesture" isn' t ?
I meant only respect for this beautiful lady.


Yes, back when BREATHING was important and SCREAMING in microphones was not ?

NO one should ever sing this song without giving credit TO Mama Cass...using her pictures etc. I tried...but I don' t like "hearing " singers EMULATING HER.
I think the la de dum dum's were Cass's musical/instrumental additives, i.e., "arrangements" she wanted to hear played by other instruments; I think she loved each and every note of this song, and was adding her personal touches to it continually. What a unique singer. RIP Cass.

God, how I would have loved doing a duet with this lady back in the 70's!
Too Little Too Late, ah...Of all of the songs out there from the 70's this is one that SHOULD be sung in Italian, French and Spanish too?

Dream-a Memorial to Mama Cass.
"La Seine" the duet, and
Ana Marie Ceuca sings "One Enchanted Evening" by LyndaFaye

LyndaFayeSmusic@yahoo



@lyndafayesmusic

She had other voices too; Rock was even good/harmonies....
i'M LOOKING FORWARD to the MOVIE about this beautiful lady, coming out; but then they'd have to hide some some of the truthS of the "music industry" too?

Back when BREATHING was important and SCREAMING in microphones was not ?
One of a kind and ...Remember the " Spirit" never dies.
HEAVENLY...Still...They're probably accompanying her on the harp now.
We could sure benefit from her "Loving compassion for humanity now!"
She was from the "Make love Not War " Generation.

One of those situations in which, the song becomes synonymous with the singer. Can't DREAM without thinking of Mama Cass, anymore, can we ? She made us feel we were all up there dreaming along with her, didn't she ?


Singing a memorial to her is almost a "sacrilegious gesture" isn' t ?
I meant only respect for this beautiful lady.NO one should ever sing this song without giving credit TO Mama Cass...using her pictures etc. I tried...but I don' t like "hearing " singers EMULATING HER.
I think the la de dum dum's were Cass's musical/instrumental additives, i.e., "arrangements" she wanted to hear played by other instruments; I think she loved each and every note of this song, and was adding her personal touches to it continually. What a unique singer. RIP Cass.

God, how I would have loved doing a duet with this lady back in the 70's!
Too Little Too Late, ah...Of all of the songs out there from the 70's this is one that SHOULD be sung in Italian, French and Spanish too?

Dream-a Memorial to Mama Cass.
"La Seine" the duet, and
Ana Marie Ceuca sings "One Enchanted Evening" by LyndaFaye

LyndaFayeSmusic@yahoo



@racketxyz

Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me

Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me



@lyndafayesmusic

One of those situations in which, the song becomes synonymous with the singer. Can't DREAM without thinking of Mama Cass, anymore, can we ?

Singing a memorial to her is almost a "sacrilegious gesture" isn' t ?
I meanot only respect for this beautiful lady.


Yes, back when BREATHING was important and SCREAMING in microphones was not ?

NO one should ever sing this song without giving credit TO Mama Cass...using her pictures etc. I tried...but I don' t like "hearing " singers EMULATING HER.
I think the la de dum dum's were Cass's musical/instrumental additives, i.e., "arrangements" she wanted to hear played by other instruments; I think she loved each and every note of this song, and was adding her personal touches to it continually. What a unique singer. RIP Cass.

God, how I would have loved doing a duet with this lady back in the 70's!
Too Little Too Late, ah...

Dream-a Memorial to Mama Cass.
LyndaFayeSmusic@yahoo



@lyndafayesmusic

Do you know the exact FORMER TITLES OF this song ? I could never find them.

There are some singers who are not "performing". They'd be singing the same quality songs at home in their own bedrooms to themselves, she just allowed the camera to catch her once in awhile..... long story short...

i'M LOOKING FORWARD to the MOVIE about this beautiful lady, coming out; but then they'd have to hide some some of the truthS of the "music industry" too?

Back when BREATHING was important and SCREAMING in microphones was not ?
One of a kind and ...Remember the " Spirit" never dies.
HEAVENLY...Still...They're probably accompanying her on the harp now.
We could sure benefit from her "Loving compassion for humanity now!"
She was from the "Make love Not War " Generation.

One of those situations in which, the song becomes synonymous with the singer. Can't DREAM without thinking of Mama Cass, anymore, can we ? She made us feel we were all up there dreaming along with her, didn't she ?


Singing a memorial to her is almost a "sacrilegious gesture" isn' t ?
I meant only respect for this beautiful lady.NO one should ever sing this song without giving credit TO Mama Cass...using her pictures etc. I tried...but I don' t like "hearing " singers EMULATING HER.
I think the la de dum dum's were Cass's musical/instrumental additives, i.e., "arrangements" she wanted to hear played by other instruments; I think she loved each and every note of this song, and was adding her personal touches to it continually. What a unique singer. RIP Cass.

God, how I would have loved doing a duet with this lady back in the 70's!
Too Little Too Late, ah...Of all of the songs out there from the 70's this is one that SHOULD be sung in Italian, French and Spanish too?

Dream-a Memorial to Mama Cass.
"La Seine" the duet, and
Ana Marie Ceuca sings "One Enchanted Evening" by LyndaFaye

LyndaFayeSmusic@yahoo



@lyndafayesmusic

One of a kind and ...Remember the " Spirit" never dies.
HEAVENLY...Still...They're probably accompanying her on the harp now.
We could sure benefit from her "Loving compassion for humanity now!"
She was from the "Make love Not War " Generation.

One of those situations in which, the song becomes synonymous with the singer. Can't DREAM without thinking of Mama Cass, anymore, can we ? She made us feel we were all up there dreaming along with her, didn't she ?

Singing a memorial to her is almost a "sacrilegious gesture" isn' t ?
I meant only respect for this beautiful lady.


Yes, back when BREATHING was important and SCREAMING in microphones was not ?

NO one should ever sing this song without giving credit TO Mama Cass...using her pictures etc. I tried...but I don' t like "hearing " singers EMULATING HER.
I think the la de dum dum's were Cass's musical/instrumental additives, i.e., "arrangements" she wanted to hear played by other instruments; I think she loved each and every note of this song, and was adding her personal touches to it continually. What a unique singer. RIP Cass.

God, how I would have loved doing a duet with this lady back in the 70's!
Too Little Too Late, ah...Of all of the songs out there from the 70's this is one that SHOULD be sung in Italian, French and Spanish too?

Dream-a Memorial to Mama Cass.
"La Seine" the duet, and
Ana Marie Ceuca sings "One Enchanted Evening" by LyndaFaye

LyndaFayeSmusic@yahoo



All comments from YouTube:

@user-ne4vc3fx3q

Her eyes look like they’re made of stars. What a gift she was.

@elvisfan61

I noticed that, too. They're twinkling. Great clip.

@btcrazee1

I was just thinking that....

@McJordan20

She‘s probably high😅

@filmic1

Perfect pitch, no autotune here. Just like Judith Durham, The Seekers. Pure talent.

@misterhutch2053

@@McJordan20and still killed it . Can you imagine ?

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@stephanierapkin9600

You can't even tell when she's taking a breath she's so flawless.

@Andybetz.99

Hi Stephanie

@maryrosekent8223

It’s called breath support; people who make breathing/gasping noises are singing from their throat and not from their diaphragm, which is how you control your voice, give it support, and make it shine; your throat is really only a conduit, so it comes out raspy and gaspy.

@DieFrauHuI

She’s not signing in live , however she had a beautiful voice

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