"Dreams" is the debut single by English singer-songwriter Gabrielle, taken from her debut album, Find Your Way. Written by Gabrielle and Tim Laws and produced by Richie Fermie, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in June 1993. The single entered the UK chart at number 2, which was the highest chart entry a debut female solo act had scored in the UK at that time. The song also peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and at number-one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.[1]
Adele used to sing the song as a child. She sang it so frequently that her mother made her a custom eye patch, not only to resemble the one worn by Gabrielle, but also so that Adele could wear it when she was allowed to go back to school after a bout with conjunctivitis.[2] Adele claims that she would even sing the song at her mother's dinner parties to entertain the guests.[3]
"Dreams" was the first of two known Gabrielle songs that Adele covered as a child, the other being "Rise."
Lyrics[]
Move a step closer you know that I want you
I can tell by your eyes that you want me too
Just a question of time I knew we'd be together
And that you'd be mine I want you here forever
Do you hear what I'm saying gotta say how I feel
I can't believe you're here but I know that you're real
I know what I want and baby it's you
I can't deny my feelings because they are true
Dreams can come true
Look at me babe I'm with you
You know you gotta have hope
You know you gotta be strong
Dreams can come true
Look at me babe I'm with you
You know you gotta have hope
You know you gotta be strong
I've seen you sometimes on your own and in crowds
I knew I had to have you my hopes didn't let me down
Now you're by my side and I feel so good
I've nothing to hide don't feel that I ever could
Do you hear what I'm saying gotta say how I feel
I can't believe you're here but I know that you're real
I know what I want and baby it's you
Can't deny my feelings because they are true
Dreams can come true
Look at me babe I'm with you
You know you gotta have hope
You know you gotta be strong
Dreams can come true
Look at me babe I'm with you
You know you gotta have hope
You know you gotta be strong
I'm not making plans for tomorrow let's live for tonight
I know I want you baby so hold me so tight
Put your arms around me you make me feel so safe
Then you whisper in my ear that you're here to stay
Dreams can come true
Look at me babe I'm with you
You know you gotta have hope
You know you gotta be strong
