About the song
“While I Dream” is a timeless and enchanting song that has captured the hearts of many music lovers for generations. Released in 1965 by the American pop group The Tokens, this song is a masterclass in harmonious vocals, catchy melodies, and nostalgic lyrics. The song’s title, “While I Dream,” is a poignant reflection of the human experience, as it explores the themes of love, longing, and the fleeting nature of reality.
The Tokens, a group of four friends from Brooklyn, New York, were known for their distinctive harmonies and innovative approach to pop music. With “While I Dream,” they created a song that is both a nostalgic throwback to the 1960s and a timeless classic that transcends generations. The song’s lyrics, penned by the group’s lead vocalist, Jay Siegel, are a poetic exploration of the human condition, weaving together themes of love, loss, and the power of imagination.
The song’s opening lines, “While I dream, I see your face / And I wake up, and it’s gone,” set the tone for a hauntingly beautiful melody that is both melancholic and uplifting. The Tokens’ signature harmonies, which blend the voices of Siegel, Neil Sedaka, Hank Medress, and Eddie Raab, create a rich tapestry of sound that is both lush and intimate.
Throughout the song, The Tokens’ masterful production and arrangement create a sense of atmosphere and mood that is both nostalgic and timeless. The song’s instrumentation, which features a combination of acoustic guitar, piano, and strings, adds depth and texture to the melody, while the group’s vocal harmonies create a sense of tension and release that is both captivating and emotional.
In “While I Dream,” The Tokens have created a song that is not only a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s but also a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. The song’s themes of love, longing, and the power of imagination are universal and timeless, making it a song that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
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Lyrics
While I dream, while I dream dreams of you
While I dream, while I dream dream of you
It doesn’t cost a penny anyone can dream
So i hug my pillow, silly as it seems
Through the night (I hold you tide)
While I dream, while I dream dream of you
Breathless I enfold you, hold you to my heart
I know when I awaked here
Tears are ’bout to start
Through the night (I hold you tide)
While I dream, while I dream dream of you
Though you not mine tonight
And you’ll never be
Still I’m affraid to this reality
For the dreams are we I make believe
And it’s glad to see
(night it’s great, my heart bleeds)
Yeah I count my sheep well
Sleep well all the time
Daylight makes us strangers and
Moonlight makes you mine
Through the night (I hold you tide)
While I dream, while I dream dreams of you
While I dream, while I dream dream of you!