When I First Saw You [Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé]

Dreamgirls Soundtrack · Dreamgirls [Deluxe Soundtrack] [2006]

[Verse]

{Jamie}

When I first saw you

I said "O My"

That's my dream, that's my dream

O, I need a dream when it all seemed to go bad

Then I find you

And I have had the most beautiful dreams any mans ever had

{Beyonce}

When I first saw you

I said "O My"

That's my dream, that's my dream

I needed a dream to make me strong

You were the only reason I had to go on



[Chorus]

You were my dream

All of the things that I've never knew

You were my dream

Who could believe they would ever come true

And who would believe

The world would believe

In my dreams too



[Bridge]

{Jamie}

Before you appeared

My life was only a game

And day in

And day out

Were the same Oh

{Beyonce}

Now dreams

{Jamie}

The dreams

{Beyonce}

Coming true

{Jamie}

Coming True

{Beyonce}

Like a star

{Jamie}

Like a star

{Beyonce}

See It shine

{Together}

A dream

{Beyonce}

That is yours

{Jamie}

That is yours

{Beyonce}

That is mine

{Jamie}

That is mine

{Jamie}

You were my dream

{Beyonce}

Now I've got dreams of my own

{Jamie}

All the things I could never be

{Beyonce}

Dreams you've never known

{Together}

You won't take my dream from me



[Verse 2]

{Jamie}

When I first saw you Oh

{Beyonce}

I said "O My"

{Jamie}

I said "O My"

{Together}

That's my dream



[Fade Out]

When I First Saw You

This recording features Jamie Foxx and Beyoncé performing the title track from the Dreamgirls soundtrack, a 2006 musical adaptation of the 1982 film. The song serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative, capturing the emotional intensity of the characters' first encounter. With its blend of soulful vocals and dramatic orchestration, the track exemplifies the film's commitment to classic R&B and musical theater styles. The performance highlights the vocal prowess of both artists, delivering a powerful rendition that resonates with audiences familiar with the original story. As part of the Dreamgirls Deluxe Soundtrack, the recording stands as a significant piece of contemporary musical theater history, celebrating the legacy of the 1980s while introducing it to a new generation.