Written by Bobby Darin in 1959, this single is one of the singer’s most well known songs, featuring not only a very catchy chorus but also multiple incisive verses that reflect the author’s desires.
It reached #2 in US Charts and #1 in the UK.
[Verse 1]
Every night I hope and pray
A dream lover will come my way
A girl to hold in my arms
And know the magic of her charms
[Chorus]
'Cause I want (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So, I don't have to dream alone
[Verse 2]
Dream lover, where are you
With a love, oh, so true
And the hand that I can hold
To feel you near as I grow old?
[Chorus]
'Cause I want (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So, I don't have to dream alone
[Bridge]
Someday, I don't know how
I hope she'll hear my plea
Some way, I don't know how
She'll bring her love to me
[Verse 3]
Dream lover, until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
'Til all my lover's dreams come true
[Chorus]
'Cause I want (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So, I don't have to dream alone
[Verse 3]
Dream lover, until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
'Til all my lover's dreams come true
[Chorus]
'Cause I want (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
A girl (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (Yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (Yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover
So, I don't have to dream alone
[Outro]
Please don't make me dream alone
I beg you don't make me dream alone
No, I don't wanna dream alone
Dream Lover was written by Bobby Darin.
Dream Lover was produced by Jerry Wexler & Ahmet Ertegün.
Bobby Darin released Dream Lover on Mon Apr 20 1959.