Dreamers Ball
Dancing in Dreams: Yearning for Love at the Dreamer's Ball
Lyrics
Oh, I used to be your baby
Expressing a past connection where the singer was once deeply cherished by the listener.
Used to be your pride and joy, mmh
Highlighting a time when the singer was a source of immense pride and happiness for the listener.
You used to take me dancing
Recalling moments of shared joy, possibly through dancing, in the past.
Just like any other boy
Comparing the singer's past experiences with the listener to those of any typical boy.
But now you've found another partner
Noting the listener's shift to a new partner, abandoning the singer like a discarded toy.
And left me like a broken toy
Expressing the emotional aftermath of being left behind by the listener.
Oh it's someone else you're taking
Acknowledging the listener's attention diverted to someone else.
Someone else you're playin' to
Indicating the listener's engagement with and focus on another individual.
Honey, though I'm aching
Despite the pain, the singer is resigned to their situation and understands what needs to be done.
Know just what I have to do
Accepting the reality and planning to find solace in dreams if the relationship cannot be rekindled.
If I can't have you when I'm wakin'
Expressing the longing to be with the listener even in dreams if not possible in reality.
I'll go to sleep and dream I'm with you
Resorting to dreaming as a way to be reunited with the listener.
Oh, take me, take me, take me
Requesting to be taken to a place of dreams, possibly seeking escapism.
To the dreamer's ball
Referencing the desired destination, a dreamer's ball, a metaphorical place of fantasy or escape.
Mmm, I'll be right on time and I'll dress so fine
Emphasizing the intention to present oneself exceptionally well at this dreamer's ball.
You're gonna love me when you see me, I won't have to worry
Anticipating the listener's admiration upon seeing the singer in their fine attire.
Take me, take me
Reiterating the desire to be taken to the dreamer's ball.
Promise not to wake me till it's morning
Asking not to be disturbed until morning, possibly to prolong the dream.
(Ooh, it's all been true)
Reflecting on the truth of the situation, possibly a realization of the listener's actions.
""What do you say about that, hey honey?
Prompting the listener to consider taking the singer to the dreamer's ball.
Are you gonna take me to that dreamer's ball?
Expressing the singer's desire to attend the dreamer's ball with the listener.
I'd like that""
Confirming enthusiasm about going to the dreamer's ball.
Right on that forty second street
Detailing a specific location where they intend to go, indicating excitement about the event.
Way down down town we must go
Emphasizing the distance or journey they'll undertake to reach the dreamer's ball.
Oh, take me, take me, take me
Reiterating the plea to be taken to the dreamer's ball, highlighting the singer's willingness to be the listener's plaything.
I'm your plaything now (uuuh)
Accepting a submissive role in the relationship, indicating dependence on the listener.
You make my life worthwhile with the slightest smile
Highlighting the immense impact the listener's actions have on the singer's life, whether positive or negative.
Or destroy me with a barely perceptible whisper
Signifying the listener's ability to affect the singer profoundly, even with subtle gestures.
Gently take me, remember I'll be dreamin' of my baby
Requesting to be gently taken, while emphasizing the persistence of dreaming about the listener.
At the dreamer's ball
Reiterating the desire to be taken to the dreamer's ball as it holds significance for the singer.
Oh, take me hold me
Asking to be held by the listener, recalling a previous promise or assurance.
Remember what you told me
Reminding the listener of their commitment to meet at the dreamer's ball.
You'd meet me at the dreamer's ball
Reaffirming the intention to meet the listener at the dreamer's ball.
I'll meet you at the dreamer's ball (oooh)
Final confirmation of the singer's anticipation to meet the listener at the dreamer's ball.
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