A Dream

DeBarge

About A Dream

"A Dream" is a song by DeBarge. Written by Bunny DeBarge and produced by El DeBarge, the song is from their hit album In a Special Way. Although the track was not released as a single, the song has been popular over the years on R&B radio and has been sampled by several artists in the hip-hop and urban contemporary genres.


Year:
2011
5:16
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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"

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

A dream, of simple fantasy
That I, wished was reality
That you'd, come knocking at my door
And we'd, relive this dream once more

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

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

A dream, of simple fantasy
That I, wished was reality
That you'd, come knocking at my door
And we'd, relive this dream once more

A dream, of simple fantasy
That I, wished was reality
That you'd, come knocking at my door
And we'd, relive this dream once more

Hold me
Love me
With all your heart

Ohh 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

A dream, of simple fantasy
That I, wished was reality
That you'd, come knocking at my door
And we'd, relive this dream once more

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DeBarge

DeBarge was a sibling music group of American origin whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, pop, adult contemporary, and gospel. Active as a professional recording group from 1979 and 1989, the group was one of the few recording acts to bring success to the Motown label during the 1980s. more »

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Written by: ETTERLENE JORDAN

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10 facts about this song

Music Group
"A Dream" is a song by DeBarge, an American musical group active from 1979 to 1989.
Family Connection
DeBarge was a family band made up of the five DeBarge siblings - Bunny, El, Mark, James, and Randy.
Song Release
The song "A Dream" was released in 1983 as the fifth track on their album "In a Special Way."
Genre
The song is categorized under the genres of R&B, soul, and pop music.
Chart Ranking
Although "A Dream" wasn't released as a single, its album "In a Special Way" peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 8 on the R&B album chart in the United States.
Composition
The song was written by El DeBarge, the lead vocalist, and primary songwriter for the group.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "A Dream" were inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I have a dream" speech, as evident from the song's first line, "I had a dream, and it was fulfilled by Martin Luther King".
Artistic Approach
The song is noted for its rich vocal harmonies and silky smooth production, typical of DeBarge's music.
Relevance
"A Dream" is considered as a timeless soul treasure, reflecting on racial equality and unity, thereby holding a strong societal relevance.
Album Legacy
The album "In a Special Way", that houses "A Dream", has been considered DeBarge's best album and is seen as an influential work in the R&B genre.

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