Tell Me What You Dream
Timothy B. Schmit Lyrics
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You hold out for love
You give what you have
Still that's not enough
What went wrong
'Cause now what we share
Is too many fears
Too many years denied
Tell me what you dream at night
While you're sleeping
Tell me what you see at night
When you dream
Is it someone else's arms that hold you tight
Or darling, is it me
Tell me what you dream at night
While you sleep
Deep in the night
You whispered so low
I lay by your side
I felt so alone, alone
I reached for your arms
You called out a name
It wasn't my own
It caused me such pain inside
Tell me what you dream at night
While you're sleeping
Tell me what you see at night
When you dream
Is it someone else's arms that hold you tight
Or darling is it me
Tell me what you dream at night
While you sleep
In "Tell Me What You Dream," Timothy B. Schmit explores the theme of love and its complexities. The opening lines suggest a sense of disappointment as the singer realizes that even though they have given all their love, it is still not enough to keep the relationship strong. The song goes on to describe the fear, secrets, and missed opportunities that have accumulated over the years, leading to a sense of disconnect between the couple.
The chorus, "Tell me what you dream at night while you're sleeping, tell me what you see at night when you dream, is it someone else's arms that hold you tight or darling is it me, tell me what you dream at night while you sleep," is a plea for honesty and vulnerability. The singer recognizes that something is not right and wants to know if their partner's dreams reflect their true feelings. The second verse introduces the element of jealousy, as the singer overhears their partner call out someone else's name in their sleep.
Overall, "Tell Me What You Dream" is a poignant and introspective reflection on the complexities of love and the importance of open communication in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
All of your life
Throughout your entire life
You hold out for love
You hope and wait for love
You give what you have
You give everything you have
Still that's not enough
But that's never enough
What went wrong
What caused things to go wrong
'Cause now what we share
Because what we have now
Is too many fears
Is a lot of fears and anxieties
Too many secrets
And too many secrets
Too many years denied
And too many years denied or wasted
Tell me what you dream at night
Please tell me about your dreams at night
While you're sleeping
While you are asleep
Tell me what you see at night
Please also tell me what you see in your dreams
When you dream
When you are dreaming
Is it someone else's arms that hold you tight
Are you being held tightly by someone else (in your dream)?
Or darling, is it me
Or is it me, my love?
Deep in the night
During the late hours of the night
You whispered so low
You spoke in such a low voice
I lay by your side
I was lying next to you
I felt so alone, alone
But I felt so alone and lonely
I reached for your arms
I tried to hug you
You called out a name
But you called out another person's name
It wasn't my own
It wasn't my name you called
It caused me such pain inside
It hurt me deeply inside
While you sleep
As you are sleeping
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSH LEO, TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT, VINCENT EDWARD MELAMED
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