Am I Dreaming
Xscape Lyrics


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Am I dreaming, baby,
Are you for real?

Verse One:
(Ol' Skool):
Things are kind of hazy,
And my head's all cloudy inside.
Now I've heard talk of angels, baby,
But never thought I would have one to call mine.

(Tiny):
See you are just too good to be true,
And I hope, there's not some kind of mirage,
With you, oh baby.

Chorus:
Am I dreamin',
Am I just imagining you're here in my life?
Am I dreamin',
Pinch me to see if it's real,
Cause my mind can't decide.

Verse Two:
(Ol' Skool): Will this last for one night,
(Kandi): Or do I have you for a lifetime?
(Ol' Skool): Please say that it's forever,
And that it's not an illusion to my eye.

(LaTocha):
And I hope that you just don't up and disappear,
My love, I pray,
That it's not a hoax, and it's for real, oh.

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:
(Ol' Skool): Baby I know,
Sometime, say that sometime,
I need you to show me girl.
Show me that you're not a mirage,
(LaTocha): Oh baby, I need you, I need you, I need you.
Oh, I need you to pinch me, baby.
(Ol' Skool): I need you to pinch me baby,
Am I dreamin baby?

Repeat Chorus

Break:
(Ol' Skool): My mind can't decide, no no,
(LaTocha): Oh, baby,
Touch me baby, feel me baby.
(Ol' Skool): I want to know if you'll be right there,
(LaTocha): Oh oh oh...
(Ol' Skool): I want to know if you'll be right there,
Tell me this is not an illusion.
(LaTocha): Touch me baby, I want you to feel me baby,
(Ol' Skool): Somebody let me know,
I want to know if you'll be right there,




If it's real,
This is not a mirage, no.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Xscape's song "Am I Dreamin'" delve into the uncertainty and disbelief that often accompanies finding true love. The first verse sung by Ol' Skool describes a foggy and unclear feeling within himself, where he can't believe that he has found an angel that he can call his own. Tiny sings in agreement, explaining that her love interest is almost too good to be true and wonders if he is just a mirage. The chorus repeats the title "Am I dreamin'" to highlight this disbelief and ambiguity towards one's newfound love.


The second verse sung by Ol' Skool and Kandi expresses a desire for their love to last, hoping that it isn't just a one-night stand, and wondering if the love will be forever. LaTocha adds in her verse that she hopes their love is not a hoax and it's indeed for real. The bridge is then sung by Ol' Skool and LaTocha, where they both express their need for validation from their love interest, wanting to be shown that they aren't just imagining things and that their love interest isn't a mirage. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing this need for clarity and proof to confirm their love.


Interestingly enough, "Am I Dreamin'" was a #1 hit on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts and reached #8 on the Top 40 charts. The song was a collaboration between Xscape, who provided the vocals, and Keith Sweat, who co-wrote and produced the song. Sweat was also one of the top R&B artists in the 90s, helping to propel Xscape to success.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I dreaming, baby,
Questioning whether the love interest is real or just a dream


Are you for real?
Wondering if the love interest is genuine


Things are kind of hazy,
Feeling confused and uncertain


And my head's all cloudy inside.
Feeling mentally overwhelmed


Now I've heard talk of angels, baby,
Being aware of the idea of a perfect partner


But never thought I would have one to call mine.
Feeling surprised at finding such a great partner


See you are just too good to be true,
Feeling skeptical about the love interest


And I hope, there's not some kind of mirage,
Wishing that the love interest is not an illusion


With you, oh baby.
Referring to the love interest


Am I dreamin',
Questioning if the love interest is real or just a dream


Am I just imagining you're here in my life?
Wondering if the love interest is just a figment of imagination


Pinch me to see if it's real,
Asking to verify if the love interest is genuine


Cause my mind can't decide.
Being unsure about the authenticity of the love interest


Will this last for one night,
Concerned about the longevity of the relationship


Or do I have you for a lifetime?
Wondering if the relationship will last forever


Please say that it's forever,
Wishing for a lifelong commitment


And that it's not an illusion to my eye.
Believing that the love interest is real and not a trick


And I hope that you just don't up and disappear,
Wishing that the love interest doesn't leave suddenly


My love, I pray,
Expressing love and hope


That it's not a hoax, and it's for real, oh.
Wishing that the love interest is genuine


Baby I know,
Referring to the love interest


Sometime, say that sometime,
Explaining the desire for reassurance


I need you to show me girl.
Asking for an action to verify the love interest is real


Show me that you're not a mirage,
Wishing to be sure about the authenticity of the love interest


Oh baby, I need you, I need you, I need you.
Expressing a strong desire for the love interest


Oh, I need you to pinch me, baby.
Asking again to verify the authenticity of the love interest


Somebody let me know,
Asking for confirmation


If it's real,
Questioning again the authenticity of the love interest


This is not a mirage, no.
Wishing again to be sure about the love interest


My mind can't decide, no no,
Being uncertain and confused


Touch me baby, feel me baby.
Asking for physical touch to confirm the love interest is real


I want to know if you'll be right there,
Desiring a long-term commitment


Tell me this is not an illusion.
Asking for reassurance




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sam Dees

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@mdooms76

Tiny was a beast back then. So underrated and overshadowed today by her association with TI

@melo8130

Mannn I miss when Videos used to tell a story. Everybody used to sit in silence during a video soul premier back in the day because you just HAD to see what the video was gonna be about. The song/group/video collab was perfect. Bring back videos that told a story!

@madisonspassions391

I'm loving Kandi's voice and tone on this track. 💜💕💜💕

@nadineneeman9871

Me tooooo every day

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