About the song
Skeeter Davis, a country music icon known for her soulful voice and heart-wrenching ballads, delivered one of her most poignant songs with “Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On.” Released in 1957, this track became a timeless classic that resonated with audiences of all ages.
Davis’s rendition of this song, penned by Hank Williams, is a poignant exploration of heartbreak and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman yearning for a lost love, expressing her deep desire to be a part of his dreams. The melody, with its gentle strumming and Davis’s emotive vocals, creates a melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere that captures the essence of unrequited love.
The song’s opening lines, “Send me the pillow that you dream on, The one you hold me close to,” immediately set the tone for a tale of longing and regret. Davis’s voice, filled with both sadness and a hint of resignation, conveys the depth of the narrator’s emotional turmoil. The imagery of the pillow, a symbol of comfort and intimacy, serves to highlight the narrator’s desperate desire to be close to her former lover, even in his dreams.
As the song progresses, Davis delves deeper into the narrator’s emotional state, expressing her longing for the past and her inability to move on. The lyrics, “I’d give anything to be there, To feel your arms around me,” evoke a sense of vulnerability and heartbreak. Davis’s performance is marked by a raw honesty that allows listeners to connect with the narrator’s pain on a profound level.
“Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On” is a testament to Skeeter Davis’s enduring talent and the timeless appeal of country music. Its poignant lyrics and haunting melody have resonated with audiences for decades, making it a beloved classic in the annals of country music history.
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Lyrics
Send me the pillow that you dream on
Don’t you know that I still care for you
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it too
Each night while I’m sleeping, oh, so lonely
I’ll share your loving dreams that once were true
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it too
I’ve waited so long for you to write me
But just a memory’s all that’s left of me
Send me the pillow that you dream on
So darling, I can dream on it too