The Dream
Zero Mostel Maria Karnilova Sue Babel Gluck Sandor Carol Sawyer and Company Lyrics
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I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you!
The gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
Yet I know it's true the visions are seldom all they seem
But if I know you
I know what you'll do
You'll love me at once
But if I know you
I know what you'll do
You'll love me at once
The way you did once upon a dream
I know you!
I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you!
The gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
And I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem
But if I know you
I know what you'll do
You'll love me at once
The way you did once upon a dream
The lyrics to "Once Upon a Dream" from the musical "Sleeping Beauty" as performed by Zero Mostel, Maria Karnilova, Sue Babel, Gluck Sandor, Carol Sawyer and Company, speak to the idea of a familiarity and connection between two people who may have only met in a dream. The repetition of "I know you" emphasizes the feeling of recognition and understanding, even in a dreamlike state. The words "the visions are seldom all they seem" acknowledge the potential for illusions and misperceptions when dreaming, but the singer expresses confidence in their knowledge of the other person's character and feelings. The final lines express hope and expectation of the other person's love, based on the dream encounter.
Overall, the song captures a romantic and almost otherworldly atmosphere, with the wistful melody and poetic language reflecting the theme of two people brought together in a magical and unforgettable moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you!
I am certain that I have met you before.
I walked with you once upon a dream
In my dreams, I have interacted with you before.
The gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
The expression in your eyes is one that I recognize from a past encounter.
Yet I know it's true the visions are seldom all they seem
Although I recognize you and your expression, I understand that my dreams and visions can be misleading.
But if I know you
Despite the uncertainty of my dreams, if I really do know you,
I know what you'll do
I am confident in predicting your actions.
You'll love me at once
You will quickly and intensely develop affection for me.
The way you did once upon a dream
Just as you did in my past dream encounter with you.
But if I know you
Reiterating the confidence in my knowledge of you,
I know what you'll do
I can foresee your future actions with certainty.
You'll love me at once
Your love for me will be immediate and intense.
The way you did once upon a dream
As you did when we interacted in my dream.
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