Dreaming My Dreams (1994) – The Cranberries

Posted on December 6, 2023 by observationblogger — 2 Comments

We are backpedalling in the music library project to present another song from The Cranberries called Dreaming my Dreams not to be confused with their stellar song ‘Dreams‘ presented here in February. The Celtic vibes are strong with this one and the violin interludes in the Chorus tug at my heartstrings. Dolorus O’Riordan’s yearning and her heavy Irish accent and change in the form of words to express a special meaning (including ‘All the tings‘) and sincerity makes for a compelling listening experience. This is another song that comes from their magnificent album No Need to Argue which I listened to a great deal in my early twenties.

[Verse]
All the things you said to me today
Changed my perspective in every way
These things count to mean so much to me
Into my faith you and your baby

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s out there, it’s out there, it’s out there
If you want me, I’ll be here
It’s out there, it’s out there, it’s out there
If you want me, I’ll be here

[Chorus]
I’ll be dreaming my dreams with you
I’ll be dreaming my dreams with you
And there’s no other place
That I’d lay down my face
I’ll be dreaming my dreams with you

This version was never commercially released which just tells you how good their second album No Need to Argue was released on 3 October 1994. It is the band’s best-selling album and has sold 17 million copies worldwide as of 2014.

According to SongMeanings below: Dolorus O’Riordan said in a 1994 interview this song best represents her life today. She wrote this song for her new husband on Christmas. He had a baby from a previous relationship (Donny Burton) and that’s what the “you and your baby” lyric is means. She’s welcoming them into her personal faith. I don’t think it means anything religious. To me I feel like the “It’s out there” is a broad meaning of happiness, hope, love, faithfulness, all the things that come with a deep love.

eference:
1. Dreaming My Dreams (The Cranberries song) – Wikipedia
2. Dreaming My Dreams – SongMeanings