A Dream
DeBarge * Track #9 On In A Special Way
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A Dream by DeBarge
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DeBargeProduced by
El DeBargeWrited by
Bunny DeBargeAbout
The sample used in “I Ain’t Mad At Cha” by 2Pac may be what most recognize about this song today, but it’s a unique song in its own right.
As one of the only DeBarge songs where Bunny takes lead vocals, it’s presumably from a woman’s point of view. Further, it’s one of the more tragic songs in the...
A Dream Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Last night I dreamed
That you were here with me
And we were in each others arms, it was oh so heavenly
You held me close to you and whispered in my ear
"Let's build a life together, share love beyond compare"
[Pre-Chorus]
As we danced to the melody
We had so much to share (Then the music stopped)
In a flash I was all alone (It was just a dream)
Haunting me once again
[Chorus]
A dream, a simple fantasy
That I, wished was reality
That you'd, come knocking at my door
And we'd, relive this dream once more
[Verse 2]
The day you left, you said you would return
Just when you wouldn't promise, said you needed time alone
You said you loved me and someday our love could be
I couldn't understand it, I thought we were both happy
[Pre-Chorus]
As we danced to the melody
We had so much to share (Then the music stopped)
In a flash I was all alone (It was just a dream)
Haunting me once again
[Chorus]
A dream, a simple fantasy
(A simple fantasy that I)
That I, wished was reality (Oh, oh, that you, ooh)
That you'd, come knocking at my door
(And we'd) And we'd, relive this dream once more
(Oh, oh, oh, a dream, baby)
A dream, a simple fantasy
(It's just a fantasy that I)
That I, wished was reality
(That you'd, come knocking at my door)
Come knocking at my door
(Oh, and we'd) And we'd, relive this dream once more
A dream
[Bridge]
Hold me, love me, with all your heart
Oh, oh, come back
Please make my dream come true for me
I need so much for you to see
I need you to love me once again
Oh, oh, oh, oh baby
[Chorus]
A dream, a simple fantasy
(Oh)
That I, wished was reality
(I understand it's a fantasy but you)
That you'd, come knocking at my door
(Come knocking at my door)
(Oh, and we'd) And we'd, relive this dream once more
A dream, a simple fantasy
(A dream, a simple fantasy that I wished was reality, oh baby)
That I, wished was reality
(Oh baby, oh)
That you'd, come knocking at my door
And we'd, relive this dream once more
A Dream Q&A
Who wrote A Dream's ?
A Dream was written by Bunny DeBarge.
Who produced A Dream's ?
A Dream was produced by El DeBarge.
Was a rendition of the song performed at the Super Bowl halftime show?
Yes: in 2022, the repeated piano instrumental of “A Dream”, notably sampled in 2Pac’s track “I Ain’t Mad At Cha” was briefly played by Dr. Dre, as a tribute to 2Pac and a transition into his hit song “Still D.R.E”.
Watch it here.