Lyric discussion by zafrats 

Cover art for Daydream Believer lyrics by Monkees, The

He is dreaming a dreamer's dream. Something wonderful, being comforted under the wings of a bluebird which we all know is happiness. Then the stupid alarm clock rings. Reality sets in. He and Jean are recently married. In college (or high school) he was the insufferable dreamer and she the campus beauty (homecoming queen). He promised her such wonderful dreams of a fantastic life with her and would take care of her (white knight). However, his dreams were a bit too fantastic. Even though she knew this and still loved him, things aren't as glamorous as they had wanted and she is a bit down. He wants to cheer her up once again and reminds her of how great things are for the daydream believer and the homecoming queen. Good times come and go, but he wants her to know that he will spend them (good and bad) with her. Besides, how much do they really need if they have one another.

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