Sweet Dreams

Beyoncé

About Sweet Dreams

"Sweet Dreams" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). Originally titled "Beautiful Nightmare", it leaked online in March 2008. The song was written and produced by Beyoncé, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, and Rico Love. Columbia Records released "Sweet Dreams", the album's sixth single, to mainstream radio and rhythmic contemporary radio playlists in the United States on June 2, 2009, and elsewhere on July 13. It is an electropop song whose instrumentation includes synthesizers, a keyboard, and snare drums. Knowles employs slinky vocals to sing the haunting lyrics, which describe a romantic relationship that the female protagonist believes could be a dream. "Sweet Dreams" was critically acclaimed by contemporary music critics, who praised its beats, synthpop sound Knowles' vocals. Some critics noted that the sliding bassline gave the song a dark quality and resembles the one used in some of Michael Jackson's songs on Thriller (1982). "Sweet Dreams" gained popularity for its electro music style, which contrasts Knowles' earlier R&B, urban, and funk-tinged releases. The song was nominated for the Viewers Choice Award at the 2010 BET Awards. It topped the New Zealand Singles Chart, peaked at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached the top five on singles charts in Australia, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom among others. "Sweet Dreams" was certified platinum in Australia, New Zealand and the US. 


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Turn the lights on

Every night I rush to my bed
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you when I close my eyes
I'm going out of my head
Lost in a fairytale; can you hold my hands and be my guide

Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains
You're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?

[Chorus]
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody, pinch me--your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure--I ain't going nowhere
Baby, 'long as you're here, I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my 
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)

I mention you when I say my prayers
I wrap you around all of my thoughts
Boy, you're my temporary high
I wish that when I wake up you're there
To wrap your arms around me for real
And tell me you'll stay by my side

Clouds filled with stars cover the skies
And I hope it rains; you're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?

[Chorus]

Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death can make us part
What kind of dream is this?

[Chorus]

Either way I don't wanna wake up from you

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, James Scheffer, Richard Preston Butler, Wayne Andrew Wilkins

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Sweet Dreams" is a song from Beyoncé's third studio album called "I am... Sasha Fierce" released in 2008.
Genre
It falls under the music genre category of electropop and R&B.
Song Creators
The song was written and produced by Beyoncé, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, and Rico Love.
Chart Performance
"Sweet Dreams" was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in charts of more than twenty countries worldwide.
Certification
It has been certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over 1 million.
Music Video
The music video of "Sweet Dreams" was directed by Adria Petty and it is noted for its surrealistic concept and dynamic dancing sequences.
Originally Titled
Originally, the song was titled "Beautiful Nightmare," but it was later changed to "Sweet Dreams."
Track Listing
"Sweet Dreams" is the sixth track on the track-listing of the "I am... Sasha Fierce" album.
Song Alteration
Beyoncé altered the song for her live concerts, incorporating elements of the Gothic rock genre and giving it a heavier tone.
Soundtrack Appearance
"Sweet Dreams" was featured in the soundtrack of the popular video game, "Just Dance 4."
Noted Live Performance
One of the most renowned live performances of "Sweet Dreams" was at the 2009 European MTV Awards.
Critical Acclaim
Many music critics praised "Sweet Dreams" for its catchy tune and Beyoncé's vocal performance. Rolling Stone magazine included it in their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2009.
Pre-release
Even before its release as a single, "Sweet Dreams" managed to enter the charts due to digital downloads from the album.
Grammy Recognition
Despite not winning, "Sweet Dreams" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2010.
Remixes
Numerous remixes of "Sweet Dreams" were released, including notable ones by DJ/producer Steve Angello.

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