I Guess I'll Have To Dream The Rest
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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If you can't remember the things that you said
The night that my shoulder held your sleepy head
If you believe that parting's best,
I guess I'll have to dream the rest.
I guess I'll have to dream alone
Of honeymoon cruises once dear to my heart,
Of one room apartments that we said we'd start
I guess I'll have to dream alone.
I can see that your heart has gone astray,
As for me, I love you the same old way.
I guess I'll have to dream the rest,
There'll be no friends waiting to throw shoes and rice
Those heavenly moments will never come twice
I'm thankful for the hours you've blessed,
I guess I'll have to dream the rest.
The lyrics of "I Dream of You" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra convey a sense of heartbreak and resignation. The song tells the story of a lover who is left alone to reminisce about the past as their partner abandons them for reasons unknown. The singer notes how their memories, dreams, and hopes of a life together will now never come to fruition. The chorus repeats, "I guess I'll have to dream the rest," indicating that they will have to resort to imagining a life that could have been, as the present reality is unchangeable.
The lyrics paint a picture of deep sadness and disappointment, but also a sense of acceptance that life does not always go as planned. The line "If you believe that parting's best, I guess I'll have to dream the rest," suggests that the singer recognizes that their love is no longer reciprocated, and they will have to find solace in their dreams. The song's melancholic tone is further emphasized by the music, with its slow tempo and mournful melody.
Overall, "I Dream of You" is a poignant reminder of lost love and the power of one's imagination to provide comfort in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'll to dream the rest
I have no choice but to continue dreaming
If you can't remember the things that you said
If your memory fails you
The night that my shoulder held your sleepy head
That night we spent together
If you believe that parting's best,
If you think breaking up is the right decision
I guess I'll have to dream the rest.
I'll have to live in my imagination
I guess I'll have to dream alone
Now I'm on my own to dream
Of honeymoon cruises once dear to my heart,
Of our honeymoon plans
Of one room apartments that we said we'd start
Our plans for a cozy home
Of foolish things we planned to own,
Like the silly things we wanted to buy together
I guess I'll have to dream alone.
But now I'll dream alone
I can see that your heart has gone astray,
I know your heart's no longer with me
As for me, I love you the same old way.
But I still love you the same as I always have
I guess I'll have to dream the rest,
So I'll just keep dreaming
There'll be no friends waiting to throw shoes and rice
I won't have a wedding ceremony with loved ones around
Those heavenly moments will never come twice
And we can never recreate that magic
I'm thankful for the hours you've blessed,
But I'm grateful for the time we had
I guess I'll have to dream the rest.
And keep dreaming of what could have been
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@alexshmurak96
Frank Sinatra’s vocals along with Tommy Dorsey and His orchestra truly are an excellent pair. I especially believe that Tommy Dorsey’s sensual trombone playing create such dreamy wartime pieces. The introduction with the Pied Pipers gives me the chills. Good music, this is!
@alfredocorreia9385
UMA PERFEITA COMBINAÇÃO MÁGICA DE MUSICA E ROMANCE: FRANK SINATRA E TOMMY DORSEY !!!
ASSIM COMO NA MESMA ÉPOCA RAY EBERLE E GLENN MILLER !!!
@jimhand3478
Absolutely a CLASSIC! The time Frank was with TD was his finest, I really believe.
@MrInkSpot
I must personally agree. I suppose its Sinatra's voice alongside Tommy Dorsey's excellent instrumentation that really makes some of my favourite pieces in that era of song. They compliment each other wonderfully. A pity Sinatra left Dorsey to be independent - they were great together.
@jourwalis-8875
I don´t agree. Frank Sinatra had his best period in the 60s and 70s. When his voice had matured and really was superior to all others.
@joseluisvidal8913
Excelent, thanks very much, wonderful 👍🏻🎙️🎷🎺🎼🎶.
@StratKat1998
Exquisite.
@Trombonology
This side so powerfully conveys that mood of wistful resignation that we've all felt. Even if the sobriquet "The Sentimental Gentleman Of Swing," with its reference to the bandleader's theme song, was not an entirely accurate description of the mercurial Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr., there's no denying that the trombonist was a masterful interpreter of ballads and his orchestra had no peer in achieving a quiet, intimate, reflective mood. Axel Stordahl's pretty arrangement communicates an atmosphere of desolation with descending trombone figures against a clarinet choir -- and, untypically, Sinatra and The Pipers come right in. Frank's delicate and nuanced vocal is as good as anything he did with Dorsey (which is saying a lot) and The Pipers, who alternate between functioning as an instrumental section and a vocal group, are wonderful, with Jo's lead just floating. Interestingly, Tommy, who usually "sings" the first chorus, comes in between the opening vocal chorus and a reprise, essentially to echo Frank -- an indication, perhaps, of the importance Sinatra had attained within the organization.
@SydLightbodyOfficialMusic9
well said, well said. eloquently put. i love seeing your comments. thank you
@Trombonology
@@SydLightbodyOfficialMusic9 Thanks very much! -- very nice of you to say.