This Time the Dream's on Me
The Shauna Antoniuc Trio Lyrics
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Well be close together, wait and see
Oh by the way,
This time the dreams on me
You take my hand
And you look at me adoringly
But as things stand
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dreams on me
It would be fun
To be certain that I'm the one
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To see you through
Till you're everything you want to be
It can't be true, but
This time the dreams on me
The Shauna Antoniuc Trio's song "This Time the Dream's on Me" speaks to the desire for a deep connection with someone else. The first verse introduces the idea that the two will someday be close together despite not being so at present. The chorus expresses that this time, the dream, or the idealized vision of their relationship, is on the singer, indicating a willingness to take responsibility for the success or failure of their connection.
The second verse paints a picture of affection where the other person looks at the singer with adoration. However, the line "as things stand" implies some sort of obstacle, uncertainty or emotional distance that currently exists between them. The singer then repeats the chorus which confirms their willingness to help the other person realize their dreams and desires.
The bridge also reiterates the desire to support the other person through difficult times, to be their rock when needed, knowing that they will emerge having achieved what they want to be, though there is an underlying sense of impossibility to this desire. It can't be true, but for now, the dream is on the singer.
Overall, the song is a ballad of hope and commitment, even in the face of uncertainty and potential obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere, someday
In an uncertain future, at an uncertain place
We'll be close together, wait and see
We'll eventually come together, but it's not clear when
Oh by the way,
By the way, let me tell you something
This time the dreams on me
I'll be the one responsible for making our dreams come true
You take my hand
You grasp my hand
And you look at me adoringly
And you gaze at me with love and admiration
But as things stand
But the way things are currently
This time the dreams on me
I'll be the one responsible for making our dreams come true
It would be fun
It would be enjoyable
To be certain that I'm the one
To be sure that I'm the one you need
To know that I, at least, supply the shoulder you cry upon
To know that I'm the one you can rely on to comfort you when you're sad
To see you through
To support you until the end
Till you're everything you want to be
Until you've achieved all that you desire
It can't be true, but
It's hard to believe, but
This time the dreams on me
I'll be the one responsible for making our dreams come true
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
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