On 15 October 2006, Vicky Leandros was elected town councillor of the Greek harbor town of Piraeus on the Pasok list. Her task concerned the Cultural and International development of Piraeus. She also served as Deputy Mayor of Piraeus. It was announced in June 2008 that Leandros decided to leave her position in Greek politics with immediate effect, stating that she had underestimated the workload and time needed to fulfill her political obligations and that it had become impossible to combine those duties with her singing career.
Discography
Songs und Folklore (1967)
A Taste of Vicky (1967)
A Taste of Vicky International (1967)
Love Is Blue (1967)
L'amour est bleu (1967)
A Taste of Vicky (1968)
Summertime Forever (1968)
Vicky (To Mystiko Sou) (1968)
Le temps des fleurs (1968)
Ich glaub' an dich (1969)
I Mikri Mas Istoria (1969)
Zoom sur Vicky (1969)
Vicky (Je suis) (1970)
Ich bin (1971)
Vicky (Pes Mou Pos Boreis) (1971)
I Am (First UK release) (1971)
Vicky Leandros (1972)
Apres toi (1972)
Mono Esy (1972)
Vicky Leandros (1972)
Meine Freunde sind die Träume (1973)
Itan Mia Vrathia (1973)
Dreams Are Good Friends (1973)
Ceux que j'aime (1973)
The Love in Your Eyes / When Bouzoukis Played (1974)
Mein Lied für dich (1974)
My Song for You (1974)
Ma chanson pour toi (1974)
Your World – My World (1974)
Ich liebe das Leben (1975)
Across the Water (1975)
J'aime la Vie (1975)
I Zoi Einai Oraia (1976)
V.L. (1977)
Vicky Leandros (1977)
Omorfa Xronia (1977)
Du, du liegst mir im Herzen (1977)
Suesser die Glocken nie klingen (1977)
Vicky Leandros (1978)
Ich bin ein Mädchen (1978)
Poso S'agapo (1978)
Oh Mi Mama (1978)
Singt die schönsten Deutschen Volkslieder (1979)
Ich gehe neue Wege (1981)
Love Is Alive (1981)
Irtha Gia Sena (1982)
Verlorenes Paradies (1982)
Verloren zijn we niet (1982)
Vicky (1983)
Eine Nacht in Griechenland (1985)
Ich Bin Ich (1988)
Pyretos tou Erota (1989)
Starkes Gefuehl (1990)
Nur einen Augenblick (1991)
Prósexe! (1991)
Andres (1993)
Lieben und Leben (1995)
Gefühle (1997)
Weil mein Herz dich nie mehr vergisst (1998)
Jetzt! (2000)
Now! (2001)
Mit offenen Armen (2001)
Weihnachten mit Vicky Leandros (2002)
...Singt Mikis Theodorakis (2003)
Tragouthi Alliotiko (2003)
Ich bin wie ich bin (2006)
Möge der Himmel (2009)
Zeitlos (2010)
Ich weiß, dass ich nichts weiß (2015)
Dreams Are Good Friends
Vicky Leandros Lyrics
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For they let me be with you although you're gone
They won't leave me or deceive me
And without them, I could never carry on
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Our cottage near the shore, that used to ring with laughter
But someone locked the door on all our days of joy
You loved me so
In dreams, we shared many moons ago
Dreams are good friends when you're lonely
For they let me be with you although you're gone
They won't leave me or deceive me
And without them, I could never carry on
They spread their wings and let me fly
To happy times when you and I were still in love
Dreams are good friends when you're lonely
And my friends believe that you may be lonely too
They remind me, soon to haunt me
And together we shall make our dreams come true
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The lyrics of Vicky Leandros's "Dreams Are Good Friends (When You're Lonely)" are a poignant reflection on the power of our dreams to sustain us through our sorrows. The first stanza speaks of the comfort of dreams when one is lonely, as they allow us to be with the person we miss and cherish, even if they are no longer with us. The lyrics suggest that dreams are a solace that will never desert us or hurt us, in contrast to the people around us who might do just that. The second stanza paints a picture of a cottage near the shore, once full of laughter and joy, now locked away from happy times past. The windows of the cottage seem to express sorrow, knowing how much the two lovers who once shared the space cared for each other. But dreams have the power to awaken memories and take us back to happier times, when life was still full of the promise of love.
The refrain of the song repeats the sentiment that dreams are good friends when we are lonely, and that without them, we could never carry on. The chorus speaks of the transformative power of dreams—they can spread their wings and transport us to happier times, to moments when we were in love and life was filled with hope. The final lines of the song suggest that the dreams themselves are aware of our sadness and loneliness, and that they are eager to remind us of that which we once had, and give us the strength to make our dreams come true.
Overall, "Dreams Are Good Friends (When You're Lonely)" is a song that speaks to the human condition, to the ways in which we hold onto memories and dreams as a way to cope with loss and the disappointments of life. It is a tribute to the power of the imagination and the way our minds can take us back to treasured moments, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreams are good friends when you're lonely
Dreams provide a sense of companionship when one is lacking physical companionship
For they let me be with you although you're gone
In dreams, the person can feel close to their loved one who may have passed away or is no longer with them
They won't leave me or deceive me
Dreams are reliable and consistent, unlike some people who may leave or deceive us
And without them, I could never carry on
The person relies on their dreams to cope with their loneliness and grief
Our cottage near the shore, that used to ring with laughter
The artist is reminiscing about a happy time in their life
But someone locked the door on all our days of joy
Something or someone has caused the singer's happiness to come to an end
Two windows look at me like eyes that cry because they know
The singer feels as though the windows are personified and are crying because they understand the singer's pain
You loved me so
The artist is addressing their loved one, who is no longer with them
In dreams, we shared many moons ago
The artist vividly remembers a past dream where they were with their loved one
They spread their wings and let me fly
Dreams give the artist a sense of freedom and allow them to escape their current reality
To happy times when you and I were still in love
The singer is once again reminiscing about a past time when they were happy and in love
And my friends believe that you may be lonely too
The artist's friends believe that their loved one, who is no longer with them, may also be feeling lonely
They remind me, soon to haunt me
The singer's dreams serve as a reminder of their loved one's absence and may even haunt them
And together we shall make our dreams come true
The singer hopes to one day be reunited with their loved one, even if it's only in their dreams
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kirederfsreem
Geweldig mooi lied !!
@portiaboesen2074
Fell in love with this song, the first time i heard it. I was just a teen. So beuutiful. Thanks Vicky.
@eddieparker5114
It don’t matter what she sings it’s absolutely awesome this gal is way above the rest brovo beautiful lady 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌹❤️🇺🇸💕💐💕🇺🇸
@pakko7416
Vicky Leandros is a legend and will remain a legend! Speaks and sings fluently in four languages, Greek, English, French, German; Eurovision song contest winner with the song Apres Tois! Big hits like L'amour est blue (Love is blue) and many more.
@loistaylor2352
My favourite 🤩 female singer 👩🏻🎤
@janettgrady2394
It's easy to see why, but it still amazes me as to how sweet men can be when making comments about a music video featuring a beautiful woman. Not surprising, but amazing. Comments about this song, and about Vicky, simply warm my heart to no end. When men want to be, they can be absolutely adorable.
@phillipmaasdorp9491
We are always adorable,it's just that Vicky Leandros puts that extra soft and more playful touch on us men.You that touch that makes us men do silly things for beautiful and talented women. We are funny that way.
@EL-IN-AS64
Υπέροχο τραγούδι!!Αγαπημένη ΒΙΚΥ ΛΕΑΝΤΡΟΣ είμαι περήφανος πού είσαι Ελληνίδα HELLAS!!.Thanks....
@davidhargreaves4049
wow truly amazing song and lyrics and music by the amazing vl all emjoy ademuzik
@phil62580
Ich bin Französisch und ich ging zu Vicky 30. April 2013 ç Kolnt ich nicht bereue Vicky ist ein Superstar und sehr, sehr freundlich mit seinem Publikum und sehr großzügig zu sehen. Vicky danke und auf Wiedersehen