Dream A Little Dream Of Me
The New Stanton Band Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" originally made popular in 1931 by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra as well as Bing Crosby, has since become a jazz standard and has been covered by various artists. The New Stanton Band's version showcases their jazz fusion style with a smooth rhythm and blues undertone.
The lyrics to the song are a plea to a loved one to dream of the singer while they are apart for the night. The imagery of stars shining and night breezes whispering, set a romantic tone. The singer asks their lover to hold them tight and tell them they’ll miss them, promising to think of them in their dreams. The repetition of the phrase “dream a little dream of me” emphasizes the importance of this request. The second verse repeats this plea, adding the sentiment that the singer is “longing to linger till dawn” and “craving your kiss”.
The third verse shifts focus to the sleeper's dreams, wishing for them to be filled with peace and comfort. The closing line, “But in your dreams whatever they be, dream a little dream of me” reinforces the idea that these dreams, and the shared memory of the evening, will keep the couple close even when they are apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The stars shining bright above symbolize the hope and positivity in your life.
Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
The calming, reassuring breezes of the night signify that you are loved and protected.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The birds singing in the sycamore tree represent the natural beauty and harmony in the world around you.
Dream a little dream of me
The artist is encouraging the listener to visualize their dreams and hopes for the future.
Say 'Night-ie night' and kiss me
The artist wants the listener to feel loved and secure before going to sleep.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
The singer desires emotional intimacy and reassurance from their partner.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
The singer reveals their current emotional state and vulnerability.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Despite the fading of hope or positivity, the artist persists in their longing for connection and love.
Still craving your kiss
The artist continues to desire emotional and physical intimacy with their partner.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
The artist wants to prolong the feeling of safety, comfort, and love with their partner until morning arrives.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
The sentiment wishes the listener peaceful dreams and hope for their future.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
The wishful words strive to give the listener a sense of calm and positivity as they sleep.
But in your dreams whatever they be
The sentiment acknowledges the individuality of the listener's hopes and dreams while still wishing them well.
Dream a little dream of me
The song repeats its refrain, once again urging the listener to visualize and pursue their dreams.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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