Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Tony Bennett K.D. Lang Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longin' to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longin' to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Dream a little dream of me
The lyrics of "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" is telling the story of two lovers who are separated by distance, and the comfort they can find in their dreams. The first verse sets the scene with stars shining above and night breezes whispering words of love. The second verse speaks of yearning, loneliness, and separation, the desire to be held and kissed, and the hope that the loved one will dream of them. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of the dream world, where worries and distance disappear, and the lovers can be together.
The lyrics' bittersweet message is enhanced by the soft and soothing melody, which creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The song's overall tone is nostalgic and romantic, with a hint of melancholy. It speaks to the universal human experience of longing for someone we cannot be with physically and seeking solace in our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The night sky is lit up with stars and it's a beautiful sight.
Night breezes seem to whisper 'I love you'
The wind is blowing softly and it feels like it's whispering words of love to you.
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
The birds are singing sweetly in the trees and it's a lovely sound.
Dream a little dream of me
Take a moment to relax and let your mind wander - dream a little dream.
Say nighty-night and kiss me
It's time to say goodbye for now, so give me a kiss and wish me goodnight.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
Hold me close and promise that you'll miss me while we're apart.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
I'm feeling sad and lonely without you here.
Dream a little dream of me
Take a moment to escape your troubles and dream a little dream.
Stars fading but I linger on dear
Even though the stars are disappearing from the sky, I'm still here with you.
Still craving your kiss
I'm still longing for your affection.
I'm longin' to linger till dawn dear
I wish I could stay with you until the sun rises.
Just saying this
I just wanted to express my feelings honestly.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
I hope you have sweet dreams until the morning sun wakes you up.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
I hope your dreams are peaceful and you can forget about all your troubles.
But in your dreams whatever they be
No matter what you dream about, I hope it brings you joy and comfort.
Dream a little dream of me
Once more, take a moment to relax and dream a little dream.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Andre, Gus Kahn, Wilbur Schwandt
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