Dreaming of You

Selena

About Dreaming of You

"Dreaming of You" is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena for her fifth studio album of the same name (1995). It was posthumously released as the lead single by EMI Latin on 14 August 1995, with "Techno Cumbia" as its b-side track. The lyrics explore feelings of longing and hope that the singer's love interest is thinking about her while she is dreaming of him at night. Composed by Franne Golde and Tom Snow, "Dreaming of You" is a pop ballad. It was originally written in 1989 for American R&B group The Jets, who turned down the recording. Golde believed that the track had potential, and brought it to Selena who recorded it for Dreaming of You. The singer's record producer and brother, A. B. Quintanilla, did not like the track; he later said in a 2002 interview that he was "more judgmental" to the first demo of the track. Critics praised the song for its balladry feel and its lyrical content, and some compared it to songs recorded by Madonna and Paula Abdul. It received the Broadcast Music Incorporated pop award for having two million airplay impressions in 1996 and was listed by a number of publications as one of the best songs recorded by Selena in her musical career. The Los Angeles Times recognized it as one of the top 10 singles of 1995. The recording was also included in Bruce Pollock's book of The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era. The accompanying music video, features a story about a girl who runs away from home to be with her lover. 


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Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
And I wish on a star
That somewhere you are thinking of me too

'Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight
'Til tomorrow, I'll be holding you tight
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming about you and me

Wonder if you ever see me, and I
Wonder if you know I'm there
If you looked in my eyes
Would you see what's inside?
Would you even care?

I just want to hold you close
But so far, all I have are dreams of you
So I wait for the day, and the courage to say
How much I love you
(Yes I do)

I'll be dreaming of you tonight
'Til tomorrow, I'll be holding you tight ('Til tomorrow)
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming about you and me

Corazón, I can't stop dreaming of you
No puedo dejar de pensar en ti
I can't stop dreaming
Cómo te necesito
I can't stop dreaming of you
Mi amor cómo te extraño

Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
And I still can't believe
That you came up to me and said I love you
I love you too

Now I'm dreaming with you tonight
'Til tomorrow and for all of our lives ('Til tomorrow)
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming with you endlessly

Dreaming with you tonight
'Til tomorrow, I'll be holding you tight ('Til tomorrow)
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming with you endlessly (I'll be dreaming)

Dreaming of you tonight 
Endlessly
And I'll be holding you tight ('Til tomorrow)
Dreaming with you tonight (Endlessly)
Endlessly
Endlessly
Dreaming

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Selena

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known simply as Selena, was an American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits. Selena had the most successful singles of 1994 and 1995, "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más". She was called "The Queen of Tejano music" and the Mexican equivalent of Madonna. Selena released her first album, Selena y Los Dinos, at the age of twelve. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, especially in Spanish-… more »

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Written by: Tom Snow, Francine Vicki Golde

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Dreaming of You" is a song by American Tejano pop singer Selena. It was part of her fifth and final studio album, also named "Dreaming of You," which was released posthumously in July 1995.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Selena's highest-charting single. It also topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for several weeks.
Historic Record
"Dreaming of You" is one of the earliest Latin cross-over songs. It contributed significantly in laying the groundwork for other Latino artists to succeed in the mainstream music industry.
American as well Latin Influence
The song has R&B influences mixed with Latin rhythms. It reflected a fusion of American pop music with Latin influences that was iconic to Selina's music style.
High Sales
The album "Dreaming of You" sold 175,000 copies on the day of its release, a record for a female vocalist at the time. It went on to become double Platinum.
Posthumous Release
Tragically, Selena was shot and killed in March 1995, before she could finish recording the album. "Dreaming of You" was one of the tracks completed before her death.
Song Construction
The song was written by Franne Golde and Tom Snow, who were two successful American pop music songwriters.
Music Video
The music video for "Dreaming of You" is a tribute to Selena. It incorporates footage of her performing live, sometimes transitioning into an ethereal performance of her in the clouds.
Critical Acclaim
The song has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its lyrical content and emotional depth. Critics praise it as a poignant expression of love and longing, beautifully rendered by Selena's powerful vocals.
Paving the Way for Future Artists
"Dreaming of You" is often credited with opening doors for future successful crossover Latin pop stars, such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez, who also played Selena in the 1997 biographical film.

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