Dream Girl
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Cynthia:
I still remember the first time you said that you loved me
you held me in your arms
and said you'd never ever leave me
(never ever leave)
and all these promises you kept
have erased the past when i once wept
you made my fantasies come true
my heart belongs to you

you're my dream boy
you show me you love me in every way
you're faithful to me every day
now i know that dreams come true
you're my dream boy

Johnny O:
My friends told me
that i was lucky
to have a girl like you
'cause all the girls i ever had
their love was never true
(love was never true)
but you have brought me happiness
i treasure the day when we first met
(oh yeah)
never ever gonna let you go
because i love you so

You're my dream girl
you don't neglect me in anyway
you make me feel special everyday
now i know that dreams come true

Cynthia:
You're my dream boy
you came and filled my heart with joy
and i can smile again
'cause we found a love that would never end

Johnny O:
You say that im your dream boy
that i fill your heart with joy
well you're my dream girl
you're all i want in this world
you give me the love i need
i know we were meant to be
talk to me...talk to me...talk to me...

Cynthia:
You hold me in your arms
i feel so safe and warm
when you look into my eyes
you have me hypnotized
you give me all your love
you're all im thinkin' of
you made my dreams come true
my heart belongs to you

You're my dream boy
(You're my dream girl)
you show me you love me in everyway
you're faithful to me everyday
(everyday)
now i know that dreams come true
You're my dream boy
(You're my dream girl)
you don't neglect me in anyway
(you're love is mine baby)
you make me feel special everyday
(everyday)
now i know that dreams come true
You're my dream boy
(You're my dream girl)
you show me you love me in everyway
you're faithful to me everyday
(everyday)
now i know that dreams come true
You're my dream boy
(You're my Lover)
you don't neglect me in anyway
(you're love is mine baby)
you make me feel special everyday
(everyday)




now i know why dreams come true
You're my dream boy

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream Boy/Dream Girl" is a duet between Cynthia and Johnny O, two singers known for their freestyle music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In this song, they sing about the love they have found with each other, and how it has fulfilled their dreams. Cynthia starts the song by expressing the depth of her love for Johnny O, noting that he has kept all the promises he made to her, and that he has made her fantasies come true. She declares that he is her dream boy, who shows her love in every way, and is faithful to her every day.


Johnny O then responds, describing how he has never experienced true love before meeting Cynthia, but recognizing her as a rare gem in his life. He is grateful for the happiness she has brought him, and promises never to let her go. He too, declares that she is his dream girl, who never neglects him in any way, and makes him feel special every day. They both come together in the chorus to affirm their love for each other, recognizing that they are meant to be together, and have found the love of their dreams.


Overall, "Dream Boy/Dream Girl" is a romantic and uplifting song that celebrates the power of love to transform lives. The singers' voices blend beautifully, creating a harmonious and infectious melody that captures the emotion of the lyrics. The song became a hit when it was released in 1989 and remains a popular dance classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I still remember the first time you said that you loved me
I have a vivid memory of when you initially told me that you loved me.


you held me in your arms
You embraced me lovingly at that moment.


and said you'd never ever leave me
You assured me that you would never abandon me.


(never ever leave)
This phrase emphasizes your commitment to me.


and all these promises you kept
You have faithfully kept all the promises that you made to me.


have erased the past when I once wept
Your consistent love and faithfulness have caused my past sorrows to fade away.


you made my fantasies come true
You have fulfilled my wildest dreams.


my heart belongs to you
I love you unconditionally and completely.


You're my dream boy
You are the ideal man, the one I have always dreamed of.


you show me you love me in every way
You demonstrate your love for me in every possible manner.


you're faithful to me every day
Your faithfulness to me is unwavering, steady and constant.


now I know that dreams come true
Thanks to you, I have learned that dreams can indeed become a reality.


My friends told me
My friends remarked to me.


that I was lucky
They expressed to me how fortunate I was.


to have a girl like you
They commend you as a girlfriend of great worth.


'cause all the girls I ever had
In contrast to you, previous girlfriends I have had.


their love was never true
Their affections were not genuine.


(love was never true)
This line reiterates how your love stands out from that of the others in the past.


but you have brought me happiness
Your presence in my life has brought me overwhelming joy and contentment.


I treasure the day when we first met
The day we first met holds great value to me, as it was the beginning of our beautiful relationship.


(oh yeah)
This interjection is used to convey Johnn O's excitement and enthusiasm.


never ever gonna let you go
He assures Cynthia that he will never let go of their relationship.


because I love you so
His affection for her is deep and true.


You're my dream girl
Cynthia is the ideal woman, the one Johnny O has always dreamed of.


you don't neglect me in any way
She cares for him without leaving out any aspect.


you make me feel special every day
She constantly lifts him up and makes him feel valued and cherished.


You're my dream boy
Johnny O reiterates again how Cynthia is the man of his dreams.


You hold me in your arms
Johnny O finds comfort and safety in Cynthia's loving embrace.


I feel so safe and warm
Him being in Anne-Marie's arms makes him feel comfortable and secured.


when you look into my eyes
Cynthia's gaze possesses a profound effect on Johnny O.


you have me hypnotized
Cynthia's captivating essence enthralls Johnny O in a way that he is unable to resist or escape from.


you give me all your love
She pours out all her love to him.


you're all I'm thinkin' of
She's constantly in his thoughts.


you came and filled my heart with joy
Cynthia brought joy and fulfillment in Johnny O's life.


and I can smile again
Cynthia's love has provided him with the strength to blissfully smile again.


'cause we found a love that would never end
The love they found together is destined to last forever.


you say that Im your dream boy
Cynthia affirms that Johnny O is the man of her dreams.


that i fill your heart with joy
Johnny O brings happiness and fulfillment to Cynthia's life.


you're my dream girl
Johnny O reiterates once more how Cynthia is his ideal woman.


you're all I want in this world
Cynthia is the only thing Johnny O desires more than anything else in this world.


you give me the love I need
She provides Johnny O with the love he needs to thrive.


I know we were meant to be
Johnny O is certain that their pairing is a match made in heaven.


talk to me...talk to me...talk to me...
He pleads with Cynthia to communicate with him more and more.


you're my dream boy
Cynthia affirms that Johnny O is the man of her dreams.


(you're my dream girl)
A phrase that mirrors Johnny O's previous line and inserts her own stance.


(you're love is mine baby)
She expresses how Johnny O's love is hers exclusively.


you make me feel special everyday
She never ceases to make him feel important and special each day they are together.


(everyday)
This adverb places emphasis on the fact that she does so every day without fail.


now I know why dreams come true
The positive experiences in their relationship have made her realize why dreams can become a reality.


You're my dream boy
Once again, Cynthia declares that Johnny O is her ideal man.


(You're my Lover)
A line that mirrors Johnny O's previous statement.


you don't neglect me in any way
She never forsakes him in any aspect of their relationship.


(you're love is mine baby)
Cynthia confirms once more that Johnny O's love belongs to her exclusively.


you make me feel special everyday
Johnny O never ceases to make Cynthia feel valued and cherished each day they spend together.


(everyday)
This adverb emphasizes the fact that Cynthia feels special every day that they are together.


now I know that dreams come true
Cynthia has realized through their relationship that dreams can indeed become a reality.


You're my dream boy
For the very last line of the song, Cynthia once again emphasizes that Johnny O is her ideal and perfect man.




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Written by: CHARLIE JIMENEZ

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