All I Have To Do Is Dream
all i have to do is dream - the everly brothers Lyrics
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drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
when i want you in my arms
when i want you and all your charms
whenever i want you, all i have to do is
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When i feel blue in the night
and i need you to hold me tight
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
anytime night or day
only trouble is, gee whiz
i'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that i could die
i love you so and that is why
whenever i want you, all i have to do is
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
anytime night or day
only trouble is, gee whiz
i'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that i could die
i love you so and that is why
whenever i want you, all i have to do is
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Fade
drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The song All I Have to Do Is Dream by the Everly Brothers is a romantic ballad that expresses the desire to be able to rely on dreams to be with someone special. The song talks about the feeling of loneliness and the overwhelming desire to be with someone. The first verse sets up the context with the singer longing for their love interest and their charms. The chorus, with its repetitive "drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream" creates an almost hypnotic rhythm, reinforcing the idea that the only way the singer can be with their love interest is through their dreams.
The second verse highlights the singer's need for comfort, which can only come from the person they love, and the only way they can access that feeling is through their dreams. The dream world provides a safe space where the singer feels loved and protected. Although it's not stated explicitly, the lyrics suggest that this relationship might not be possible in reality, so the singer relies on dreaming as their only way to connect with their love interest.
The bridge expresses the singer's longing to make their dream a reality. The lyrics "I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine, anytime night or day," suggest that they long for more than just a dream but want to experience an actual physical connection with their loved one. However, the last lines of the verse, "only trouble is gee whiz, I'm dreamin' my life away," suggests the dream is a double-edged sword, as it distracts from the reality of the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The singer is expressing a desire to dream and escape reality.
When I want you in my arms
The singer is expressing a desire to be close to the person they love.
When I want you and all your charms
The singer is expressing a desire for the person they love completely, with all their attractive traits.
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The singer believes that they can have what they want in their dreams.
When I feel blue in the night
The singer is expressing that they experience sadness during the night.
And I need you to hold me tight
The singer is expressing a desire for the person they love to give them physical affection.
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
The singer believes that they can have everything they want in their dreams, including physical affection.
Anytime night or day
The singer believes they can control what happens in their dreams, regardless of the timing.
Only trouble is, gee whiz, I'm dreamin' my life away
The singer is aware that they are spending too much time dreaming and perhaps not living enough in reality.
I need you so that I could die
The singer is expressing a great desire and need for the person they love.
I love you so and that is why
The singer is acknowledging that their love is the reason why they need the person they love so much.
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
The singer is repeating their desire to dream and escape from reality.
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ronaldstrange8981
I was such a loyal fan way back in the fifties. And now, aged 87, I still am. I just loved them. England, Januaryh, 2024.
@rhondaboncutter5812
I am 70 here in 2024, still love these voices!
@ronaldstrange8981
@@rhondaboncutter5812 Thank you Rhonda. They had an extremely successful tour of Britain, but, sadly, I was unable to see them. Sadly, Phil, the younger everly, was a very heavy smoker which I believed contributed to his early death. Kind regards.
@patchikarp8106
They don't have the talent or originality nowadays
@ronaldstrange8981
@@patchikarp8106A valid point Sir. Appreciate your comment.
@ronaldstrange8981
@@patchikarp8106 Quite right Sir. Perhaps raw talent isn't necessary as so much can be done to enhance poor recordings, or indeed voices.
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109
This reminds me so much of my dad who used to play this for us as kids RIP, 08/06/1946 - 19/02/24
@user-yd1mi8wx1r
Sorry for your loss.😢
@dennistregellis9162
Remember this I was 12 working, First pay, new jeans white t-shirt and baseball boots, quiff greased, coller up, I felt so cool.!
@mahmudmarsudi4430
Long live granpa