Daryl Hall & John Oates – You Make My Dreams

About the song

Let’s journey into the vibrant world of 1980s pop with the infectious tune “You Make My Dreams” by the renowned duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. This song, released in 1980, continues to bring joy and nostalgia to listeners of all ages with its upbeat melody and catchy lyrics.

Crafted by the talented songwriting duo of Daryl Hall and John Oates, along with collaborator Sara Allen, “You Make My Dreams” was featured on the album “Voices.” This album, released in 1980, showcased the duo’s eclectic blend of pop, rock, and soul, earning them critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

Upon its release, “You Make My Dreams” quickly made its mark on the charts, ascending to impressive positions. It reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, solidifying Daryl Hall & John Oates’ status as one of the premier acts of the era.

The song’s infectious energy, coupled with Daryl Hall’s soulful vocals and John Oates’ masterful guitar work, creates an irresistible listening experience that transports listeners back to the carefree days of the 1980s. “You Make My Dreams” has endured as a beloved classic, remaining a staple on radio playlists and in pop culture references.

With its upbeat rhythm and feel-good lyrics, “You Make My Dreams” by Daryl Hall & John Oates is a timeless anthem of love and happiness that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether you’re dancing to it at a party or singing along in the car, this song is sure to lift your spirits and make you smile.

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Lyrics

What I want, you’ve got and it might be hard to handle
But like a flame that burns the candle, the candle feeds the flame
Yeah, yeah, what I’ve got, full stock of thoughts and dreams that scatter
And you pull them all together, and how, I can’t explain

Oh, yeah, well, well, you (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
You make my dreams come true
You (You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)
Well, well, well, you (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, yeah, you make my dreams come true
(You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you) Well, yeah

On a night when bad dreams become a screamer
When they’re messing with the dreamer, I can laugh it in the face
Twist and shout my way out and wrap yourself around me
‘Cause I ain’t the way you found me and I’ll never be the same

Oh, yeah, well, ’cause you (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) Mm-hmm
You make my dreams come true
Oh, yeah (You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)
Well, well, well, you (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) Ooh-ooh
You make my dreams come true
(You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you) Oh, yeah

Well, listen to this
Ow!

I’m down on my daydream
Oh, that sleepwalk should be over by now, I know

Well, you!
Yeah-yeah
You make my dreams come true
Oh yeah (You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)

Oh, yeah, I’ve been waiting for, waiting for you, girl
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, yeah, you make a-my dreams come true
(You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)
Me, you, me, you, me
I’ve been waiting for, waiting for you, girl
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh my, you make a-my dreams come true
(You) Oh (You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)
Whoa-ooh-whoa, I’ve been waiting for, waiting for, waiting for
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Waiting for, waiting for, waiting for, waiting
You make my dreams
(You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
I’ve been waiting for you, girl
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
You make my dreams
(You, you, you, ooh-ooh-ooh, you)