You're The One I Dream About
Reba McEntire · Reba [1988]
Out of the corner of my eye.
It isn't easy when I have to pretend
That you're just another guy.
I can't let anyone ever know.
I can't let my feelings show.
Cause you're the one I dream about,
When I fall asleep at night.
And you're the one I think about
When he turns out the light
Now it's so hard to live without you're love to hold me tight.
How I wish that he was you tonight.
Whenever you are close to me my heart
Just won't be still.
I hope that no one else can see the
Way you make me feel.
If only I didn't have to hide all this loving i
Hold inside
Repeat chorus
You're The One I Dream About
Released on Reba McEntire's 1988 debut album, "You're The One I Dream About" stands as a defining track in the country music canon. The song showcases McEntire's signature vocal style, blending traditional country storytelling with a polished, radio-friendly production that helped establish her as a major force in the genre during the late 1980s. As a lead single, it exemplifies the era's shift toward pop-inflected country sounds while maintaining the emotional depth characteristic of her early work. The recording features McEntire's powerful delivery, which became a hallmark of her career and paved the way for her subsequent success. It remains a staple of her discography, representing the transition from a regional artist to a national icon through its enduring appeal and melodic structure.