Hit The Road To Dreamland
The Romantic Strings and Orchestra Lyrics
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Bye bye baby
Time to hit the road to dreamland
You're my baby
Shirley:
Dig you in the land of nod
Hold tight baby
We'll be swinging up in dreamland
All night baby
Jack:
Where the little cherubs trot
Shirley:
Look at that knocked out moon
Been a-blowing his top in the blue
Jack:
Never saw the likes of you
Both:
Bye bye baby
Time to hit the road to dreamland
Don't cry baby
It was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
Jack:
Time to hit the road
Shirley:
Bye bye baby
(Bells)
Jack:
Bye bye baby
Both:
Well it was divine but the cuckoo has finally crowed
Time to hit the road Time to hit the road
Time to hit the road.
The Romantic Strings and Orchestra's song "Hit the Road to Dreamland" is a charming and whimsical tune that captures the joyful anticipation of going to sleep and entering the world of dreams. The lyrics speak to a cozy intimacy between two lovers who are ready to relax and surrender to the night. The repeated phrase "bye bye baby" reflects the tender and affectionate nature of their relationship. As they prepare to drift off to sleep, they express a sense of excitement and adventure, imagining themselves as playful children frolicking with cherubs.
The song's playful energy is captured in the descriptions of various whimsical sights that the lovers encounter as they journey to dreamland. Shirley's line "dig you in the land of nod" invokes an image of a child burrowing deep into the blankets, while Jack's line "where the little cherubs trot" suggests a playful and joyful mood. The reference to the "knocked out moon" and its top "blowing in the blue" conjures a surreal and fanciful image of the night sky. The overall effect is one of playful wonder and mystery, perfectly suited to the imaginative world of dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye bye baby
Parting phrase before going to sleep in dreamland.
Time to hit the road to dreamland
It's time to go to sleep and enter the dream world.
You're my baby
A term of affection and endearment for the person sleeping.
Dig you in the land of nod
To be asleep and dreaming.
Hold tight baby
Hold on to your dreams tightly.
We'll be swinging up in dreamland
We'll be having a great time in our dreams.
All night baby
We'll be dreaming all night.
Where the little cherubs trot
A reference to the mythical beings associated with dreams.
Look at that knocked out moon
The moon appears to be asleep and unresponsive.
Been a-blowing his top in the blue
The moon has been shining brightly in the night sky.
Never saw the likes of you
I have never met anyone like you in dreamland.
Don't cry baby
Don't be sad about leaving dreamland.
It was divine but the rooster has finally crowed
The time to wake up and leave dreamland has arrived.
Time to hit the road
It's time to leave dreamland and start the day.
Well it was divine but the cuckoo has finally crowed
Although dreamland was wonderful, it's time to wake up and face reality.
Time to hit the road Time to hit the road Time to hit the road.
Repeated statement indicating the urgency of leaving dreamland and beginning the day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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