Barkeep pour me one last shot, ’cause I must be on my way
Gotta make that same old stop that this soul makes everyday
Tell me why am I holding on? Harry, why is the love a flame?
It burns you when it’s hot, but Cupid’s fire trucks never came
I can’t bend the hands of time, so I think myself to sleep
The way you never said goodbye if only in my dreams
Tell me where you want to go
Tell me what you long to be
Are you longing for my touch? If only in my dreams
We’ll sing the love songs you once sung
Touch the stars you want to reach
And I will see the job gets done, if only in my dreams
Lord, I’d sacrifice my eyes, there’s nothing else I’d rather see
You can have my heart, it’s of little use to me
And if you want my soul, I’d throw it in for free
It’s all I’m worth that’s left, since my angel got her wings
Now I’m down and on my knees, it’s of little use to pray
Unless you give her back, but there’s no deals cut these days
They’re only in my dreams
Tell me where you want to go
Tell me what you long to be
Are you longing for my touch? If only in my dreams
We’ll sing the love songs you once sung
Touch the stars you want to reach
And I’ll see the job gets done, if only in my dreams
Now I curse the daytime
When I’m alone at night time
‘Cause I swore the sun shined just for you
And I know you anywhere
There ain’t no pain, there ain’t no tears
And if I have my way from the moment I get there
Take me where you wanna go
We’ll be who you wanna be
All I needed was your touch, all I want is you and me
We’ll sing the love songs you once sung
And you’ll be in my dream
Until the war is won, it’s only in my dreams
Longing and Love: Exploring “Only In My Dreams”
“Only In My Dreams” by Bon Jovi is a heartfelt journey through the landscape of loss, yearning, and the enduring power of memory. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a narrator haunted by love that exists now only in the realm of dreams, with each verse capturing the ache of absence and the hope for reunion, even if just in sleep. The recurring imagery of fire and longing, paired with soul-baring confessions, amplifies the emotional intensity, while the chorus offers a bittersweet solace—the dream world as a sanctuary where love lives on. Bon Jovi’s storytelling bridges the gap between pain and hope, making the song resonate with anyone who’s ever loved and lost.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi