A Dream
Mary J. Blige · Other Songs - Mary J. Blige
A Dream
(Chorus)
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
(Verse 1)
Last night I dreamed
That you were here with me
And we were in each other's arms
It was oh so heavenly
You held me close to you
And whispered in my ear
Let's spend the night together
Sharing love beyond the bed
(Bridge)
As we danced to the melody
We had so much to share
And the music stopped
In a flash I was all alone
It was just a dream
Haunting me once again
Chorus
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
(Verse 2)
The day you left
You said you would return
Just when couldn't promise
That you needed some time alone
You said you'd love me
And someday our love would be
I couldn't understand it
I thought we were both happy
(Bridge)
As we danced to the melody
We had so much to share
Then the music stopped
In a flash
I was all alone
It was just a dream
Haunting me once again, oh
Chorus
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
Chorus
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
Chorus
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
Chorus
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
Chorus
A dream
A simple fantasy
That I
Wish was reality
That you
Come knocking at my door
And we
Relive this dream once more
A dream
A Dream
Mary J. Blige's 'A Dream' stands as a poignant exploration of longing and emotional vulnerability, delivered with her signature soulful baritone. The track exemplifies her ability to blend R&B sensibilities with deep, narrative storytelling, characteristic of her work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As a solo recording, the song relies on Blige's raw vocal performance to convey the weight of unfulfilled aspirations and the ache of missing someone. It reflects the broader themes found in her discography, where personal struggle and romantic heartbreak are articulated with unapologetic honesty. The recording captures the essence of contemporary neo-soul and R&B, prioritizing lyrical depth and emotional resonance over production complexity, cementing its place within her catalog of powerful, introspective ballads.