Toddle Off to Dreamland (Featuring Shanna O'Brien)
Moody, semi-esoteric, dreamy vocal featuring a great singer named Shanna O'brien.
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Story behind the song
Written on late night transit trips home from "day gig". It's almost a cycle rather than a progression. Dreamily sung by Shanna O'brien. Music and lyric can definitely transport.
Lyrics
Toddle off to Dreamland
I. It's late at night, my lover,
Long after day is through,
When I, after stealing under cover,
Toddle off to Dreamland with you.
II. Dreamland is a place so very,
So very "you and I".
We're on our own itinerary,
Never have a doubt that we can fly
Bridge: Above theatricals and tribulations
of mortal man.
Knowing that all the while…
We (really) could give a damn.
III. We share a secret with the Sandman.
He gave us a magic spell.
Our secret's safe with Mr. Sandman.
He's the kind of guy who'd never tell.
Instr'l Verse:
Bridge: The mooring paper in Dreamland's
Got nothing' but good, good news.
We share a little breakfast,
Make love all day and snooze.
IV. Then maybe take a walk together
Beneath a martini moon.
No need to worry 'bout the weather.
All we need? A place to sit and spoon.
Instr'l Verse:
V. And when our days are numbered
Down to that "precious few"
There'll be nothing' left to do but slumber
And we'll keep a date, me and you.
And with our hearts so full of wonder,
We'll Toddle Off to Dreamland…me and you.
Copyright 1998 by Dean Clark Hall