Sweet Dreams
Waylon Jennings and the Waylors Lyrics
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She's the innocence that you left back in your youth
She's the poems that you read she's the mouth that you feed
And she's the holy and she's truth.
Sweet dream woman of the night
Come and love me in the night
Sweet dream woman come and be
She's the mother of youth she is sweet baby blue
And she's a love that you once knew but you couldn't hold
She is bad luck and good and she's all that she should be
And I see her reasons all unfold.
Sweet dream woman of the night
Come and love me in the night
Sweet dream woman come and be
A woman to me.
Sweet dream woman
Of the night
Come and love me in the night
Sweet dream woman come and be
A woman to me.
Sweet dream woman come and be
A woman to me
The lyrics to "Sweet Dreams" by Waylon Jennings and the Waylors seem to be about a woman who represents all of the important things in the singer's life. She is described as everything from the innocence of youth to the truth and holiness that he values. The opening lines suggest that this woman is both the source of the singer's pride and the place he came from, symbolized by the womb. She seems to have a maternal, nurturing quality that the singer finds comforting, as well as an alluring quality that he wants to bring into his life ("sweet dream woman of the night").
The second verse continues to describe the different aspects of this woman's character, including her connection to the youth and the love that the singer once knew but couldn't hold onto. She is portrayed as complex, embodying both good and bad luck. Despite this complexity, the singer seems to have a clear appreciation for her and sees her "reasons all unfold." The chorus repeats the request for this woman to come and love the singer, providing a sense of longing and desire throughout the song.
Overall, "Sweet Dreams" seems to be a reflective song about the different aspects of a woman who represents everything the singer values. It combines feelings of love, comfort, and longing in a way that creates a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for what was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the womb that you left and she's the pride that you kept
She's the foundation of your past, the source of your existence, and the reason for your self-respect.
She's the innocence that you left back in your youth
She's the purity that you lost as you grew older, the naivety that life took away.
She's the poems that you read she's the mouth that you feed
She's the eloquence and voice of reason that guide you through life, and the sustenance that keeps you alive.
And she's the holy and she's truth.
She's the embodiment of righteousness and purity, and the embodiment of authenticity and veracity.
She's the mother of youth she is sweet baby blue
She's the creator and protector of the new generation, and the embodiment of innocence and optimism.
And she's a love that you once knew but you couldn't hold
She's the affection that you felt in the past but were not able to keep, the love that slipped away from your grasp.
She is bad luck and good and she's all that she should be
She encompasses both the unfavorable and favorable things in life, and she is exactly what she ought to be.
And I see her reasons all unfold.
I understand her motives and intentions as they become clear to me.
Sweet dream woman of the night
An alluring woman who appears in dreams, a symbol of passion and longing.
Come and love me in the night
Expressing the desire for intimacy and a feeling of completeness.
Sweet dream woman come and be
Inviting the woman of the dream to become a part of reality, to materialize and stay.
A woman to me.
A partner, a friend, a confidante, a source of comfort and strength.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL GORGONI, CHIP TAYLOR
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