Hit The Road To Dreamland
The Marty Paich Orchestra Lyrics

The Marty Paich Orchestra's song "Hit the Road to Dreamland" is a lullaby about putting a baby to sleep and entering the dream world. The song begins with the singer saying goodbye to their baby, as it is time to hit the road to dreamland. The singer tells the baby to hold tight and they will be swinging up in dreamland all night, where the little cherubs trot. The singer mentions the moon, which is knocked out, blowing its top in the blue sky. The singer had never seen the likes of their baby before, implying that they are unique and special.

The chorus repeats, saying goodbye to the baby once again and reminding them not to cry, as they had a divine time, but the rooster has finally crowed, indicating that it is time to wake up. The song then ends with the singer stating that the cuckoo has finally crowed and it is time to hit the road.

The song's lyrics use metaphors such as "the land of nod" and "where the little cherubs trot" to create a dream-like atmosphere. The use of the moon and the rooster also adds to this dream world, as they are symbols often found in nursery rhymes and children's stories.