theme for a dream
The Shadows & Cliff Richard Lyrics


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๏ปฟTheme For A Dream

Performer๏ผšCliff Richard & The Shadows
Composer ๏ผšGarson Mort / Shuman Earl S
Lyricist ๏ผšGarson Mort / Shuman Earl S

You Are My Theme For A Dream
Yes You Are, A Rare And Lovely Theme
(You're A Theme For A Dream)
The Dreams I Dream Day And Night
That Your Arms Are Holding Me So Tight
(You're A Theme For A Dream)

* When I Dream I Kiss You (Kiss You)
Music Fills With Starlight (Starlight)
Every Time I Touch You (When I Touch You)
Each And Every Time A Chime Rings Out I Love You
Only You Forever More

Cause You're My Theme For A Dream
Yes You Are A Rare And Lovely Theme
(You're My Theme For A Dream)
So, Angel Please Say That You Love Me Too
And Make My Dreams Come True *

(You're My Theme For A Dream)

(Repeat *)





And Make My Dreams Come True
Please Make My Dreams Come True

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Theme for a Dream" by The Shadows and Cliff Richard beautifully express the romantic thoughts of a man who finds the object of his love to be the theme of his dreams. He declares that his lover is a rare and lovely theme, one that occupies his thoughts both day and night. He further describes his dreams as being filled with music and starlight, with his lover's arms wrapped tightly around him. Every kiss, every touch, and every chime is a reminder of his love for her. He ends the song by pleading with his angel to love him back and make his dreams come true.


The song perfectly captures the mood of innocent, dreamy love that was so typical of teenage romance in the 60s. The gentle rhythm and soothing tune complement the lyrics perfectly, making it a timeless classic. The vocal harmonies are exceptional, with Cliff Richard effortlessly conveying the emotion and tenderness the lyrics demand.


Line by Line Meaning

You are my theme for a dream
You are the constant and dominant subject of my dreams.


Yes you are, a rare and lovely theme (You're a theme for a dream)
You are a unique and beautiful recurring motif in my dreams.


The dreams I dream day and night
I constantly dream about you, both when I'm awake and asleep.


That your arms are holding me so tight (You're a theme for a dream)
In my dreams, I feel safe, secure and loved with you holding me tightly.


When I dream I kiss you (kiss you)
My dreams involve intimate moments where I express my feelings for you through kissing.


Music fills with starlight (starlight)
The dreamscape becomes imbued with wonder and magic as emotions surge through my being.


Every time I touch you ( when I touch you)
My touch makes me feel an electric connection with you and heightens my passion.


Each and every time a chime rings out I love you
A deep sense of affection and devotion resonates within me each time I think of you or hear a sound associated with you.


Only you for ever more
You are the only one for me, now and forever.


'Cause you're my theme for a dream
The essence of my dreams involves you and my love for you.


So, angel please say that you love me too
I hope that you reciprocate my feelings and love me equally.


And make my dreams come true dream (you're my theme for a dream)
I need you to be a part of my life and fulfill my deepest desires.


And make my dreams come true
I long for my dreams and reality to merge into one, with you by my side.


Please make my dreams come true.
I beseech you to make my dreams a reality and be with me forever.




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Written by: Earl Shuman, Mort Garson

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@ankurvarun30

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You are my theme for a dream
Yes you are, a rare and lovely theme (You're a theme for a dream)
The dreams I dream day and night
That your arms are holding me so tight (You're a theme for a dream)

Everytime I kiss you (kiss you)
Music fills with starlight (starlight)
Every time I touch you ( when I touch you)
Each and every time a chime rings out I love you
Only you for ever more

'Cause you're my theme for a dream
Yes you are a rare and lovely theme (You're my theme for a dream)
Oh darling please say that you love me too
And make my dreams come true dream (you're my theme for a dream)

When I dream I kiss you (kiss you)
Music fills with starlight (starlight)
Every time I touch you ( when I touch you)
Each and every time a chime rings out I love you
Only you for ever more

'Cause you're my theme for a dream
Yes you are a rare and lovely theme (You're my theme for a dream)
So, angel please say that you love me too
And make my dreams come true dream

And make my dreams come true
Please make my dreams come true



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You are my theme for a dream
Yes you are, a rare and lovely theme (You're a theme for a dream)
The dreams I dream day and night
That your arms are holding me so tight (You're a theme for a dream)

When I dream I kiss you (kiss you)
Music fills with starlight (starlight)
Every time I touch you ( when I touch you)
Each and every time a chime rings out I love you
Only you for ever more

'Cause you're my theme for a dream
Yes you are a rare and lovely theme (You're my theme for a dream)
So, angel please say that you love me too
And make my dreams come true dream (you're my theme for a dream)

When I dream I kiss you (kiss you)
Music fills with starlight (starlight)
Every time I touch you ( when I touch you)
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@i.ankur22

You are my theme for a dream
Yes you are, a rare and lovely theme
(You're a theme for a dream)
The dreams I dream day and night
That your arms are holding me so tight
(You're a theme for a dream)

When I dream I kiss you
(Kiss you)
Music fills with starlight
(Starlight)
Every time I touch you
(When I touch you)
Each and every time
A chime rings out, "I love you"
Only you for ever more

'Cause you're my theme for a dream
Yes you are, a rare and lovely theme
(You're my theme for a dream)
So, angel please say that you love me too
And make my dreams come true dream
(You're my theme for a dream)

When I dream I kiss you
(Kiss you)
Music fills with starlight
(Starlight)
Every time I touch you
(When I touch you)
Each and every time
A chime rings out, "I love you"
Only you for ever more

'Cause you're my theme for a dream
Yes you are, a rare and lovely theme
(You're my theme for a dream)
So, angel please say that you love me too
And make my dreams come true dream
And make my dreams come true
Please make my dreams come true



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