(Turn the lights on)
Every night I rush to my bed
With hopes that maybe I’ll get a chance to see you
When I close my eyes, I’m going out of my head
Lost in a fairytale, can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains; you’re the perfect lullaby
What kind of dream is this?
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love’s too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain’t going nowhere
Baby, ‘long as you’re here, I’ll be floating on air
‘Cause you’re mine
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
I mention you when I say my prayers
I wrap you around all of my thoughts
Boy, you’re my temporary high
I wish that when I wake up you’re there
To wrap your arms around me for real
And tell me you’ll stay by my side
Clouds filled with stars cover the skies (Cover the skies)
And I hope it rains; you’re the perfect lullaby
What kind of dream is this?
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love’s too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain’t going nowhere
Baby, ‘long as you’re here, I’ll be floating on air
‘Cause you’re mine
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death could make us part
What kind of dream is this?
You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love’s too good to be true
(Turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain’t going nowhere
Baby, ‘long as you’re here, I’ll be floating on air
‘Cause you’re mine
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
(Turn the lights on)
Either way I, don’t wanna wake up from you
Dreams and Desire: Navigating Love’s Duality
“Sweet Dreams” by Beyoncé weaves a captivating tale of love’s intoxicating highs and haunting uncertainties. The lyrics blur the line between fantasy and reality, exploring the thrill of being swept away by intense emotions. Beyoncé sings of a love so powerful that it feels both enchanting and unsettling, hinting at the fear of losing herself in a relationship that is as much a blissful dream as it is a beautiful nightmare. The recurring phrase, “Either way, I don’t wanna wake up from you,” captures the irresistible pull of passion, where pleasure and danger intertwine. The song’s nocturnal imagery—clouds, stars, and lullabies—invites listeners into a world where vulnerability and desire coexist, revealing the complexity of romantic longing.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, Rico Love
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Columbia Records