Elijah Palnik and Jeremy Shanas are taking American music in a new direction. The Northwoods restore the beauty of poetry to its rightful place in today's music through rich, soulful vocal harmonies and an occasional dose of funky, percussive rhythms.
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Daydream
The Northwoods Lyrics
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Oh that lovely daydream
You and I sittin' singin' songs in our own back yard
I know this might sound shaky
Maybe just a little bit crazy
But I could see myself fallin' way in love with you
And when your smile shines
Sends me flyin' high to somewhere sweet
Lord I'm achin'
My heart's breakin'
Won't you fix it for me
Love can be so fragile
I'll make you so glad you'll be
In love with me
And I know this might sound funny
You're my little honey bee
So sweet to me
And when your smile shines
It hits this world of mine
Sends me somewhere deep inside a dream
Lord I'm achin'
My heart's breakin'
Won't you fix it for me
The Northwoods’ song “Daydream” is about a vivid daydream the songwriter is experiencing about falling in love with someone he knows. He remembers spending time with this woman, sitting in their backyard singing songs together, and he confesses that he could see himself falling in love with her. The chorus emphasizes the effect this woman has on him, with her smile bringing him to a sweeter and deeper place. He pleads for her to fix his broken heart and imagines a future where she will be happy to be in love with him.
The lyrics of this song capture the essence of a daydream perfectly, with vivid memories of being together and hints of hope for the future. The theme of love is universal, and the singer’s vulnerability in admitting his feelings is relatable. The use of nature imagery, like the mention of a bee, adds a whimsical quality to the daydream. Overall, “Daydream” is a heartfelt and uplifting tune that captures the romantic feeling of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you from a daydream
I recall seeing you in a dream I once had
Oh that lovely daydream
It was a beautiful dream
You and I sittin' singin' songs in our own back yard
In the dream, we were sitting in the backyard, singing together
I know this might sound shaky
I understand what I'm about to say may seem uncertain
Maybe just a little bit crazy
It could even seem a bit insane
But I could see myself fallin' way in love with you
Despite all that, I can imagine myself falling deeply in love with you
And when your smile shines
When you smile
It hits this world of mine
It touches my heart deeply
Sends me flyin' high to somewhere sweet
It makes me feel like I'm flying to a beautiful place
Lord I'm achin'
I'm filled with longing
My heart's breakin'
My heart is aching with pain
Won't you fix it for me
Please help me ease this pain
Love can be so fragile
Love is delicate and easily broken
I'll make you so glad you'll be
I'll make you extremely happy
In love with me
Because you're in love with me
And I know this might sound funny
I realize this may sound humorous
You're my little honey bee
I think of you as my sweet companion
So sweet to me
You're very dear and precious to me
And when your smile shines
Once again, when you smile
It hits this world of mine
It touches my heart again
Sends me somewhere deep inside a dream
It takes me to a deep and vivid dream-like state
Lord I'm achin'
I'm filled with longing (again)
My heart's breakin'
And my heart is still hurting
Won't you fix it for me
I'm still hoping for your help to ease my pain
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