Before we get into the creepy details of Once Upon a Dream, let's start with what is known about the song. This Disney classic was written by music legends Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, who were also responsible for many other Disney hits like Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Little Mermaid. 

The duo came up with this whimsical tale of Sleeping Beauty upon meeting their little girl on a train ride. The song starts out with our protagonist getting woken up from her sweet dream by her parents calling her name. As she stretches, her eyes grow wide as she realizes that she's in a strange place... in fact, it's the middle of Nowhere Land where people have strange dreams and wear blue dresses all year round. 

The only thing that could make this situation worse is if you just can't shake your recurring nightmare about some spooky castle or something... So when you hear this creepy lullaby played every night before bed it's no wonder you roll over while they're singing it and go right back to sleep.

Once Upon a Dream

This is the officially released version of Once Upon a Dream by The Sherman Brothers. It's important to know that the lyrics they wrote for the song are very different from the ones that are sung here. We're not sure which version is the original or if they changed it over the years, but this is the version that Disney decided to use for the film. What are the creepy Once Upon a Dream Lyrics? Once upon a dream There was a girl who had blue eyes And a dress all made of gold And her hair was silver too So she was called Sleeping Beauty Once upon a dream There was a boy who had brown eyes And a suit all made of green And his hair was red like apples So he was called the Sleeping Kiwi Once upon a dream There was a girl who had blue eyes And a dress all made of gold And her hair was silver too So she was called Sleeping Beauty Once upon a dream There was a boy who had brown eyes And a suit all made of green And his hair was red like apples So he was called the Sleeping Kiwi

Sleeping Beauty in Once Upon a Dream?

The lyrics in the song don't talk about Sleeping Beauty but instead refer to someone called the Sleeping Kiwi and the Sleeping Beauty in the dream might actually be the Sleeping Kiwi. The Sleeping Kiwi and Sleeping Beauty are two New Zealand birds that are known for being fast and elusive. The Sleeping Beauty is a plant, not a human being, so it's not entirely clear if the person in the dream is dreaming about the Kiwi or the Gold Dress. Who is the Once Upon a Dream Song for? The whole world dreams about castles in the clouds and fairytales. So the Once Upon a Dream song is for everyone who feels like dreaming about a bigger, better life. It's for anyone who feels trapped in a small town and wants to follow their dreams. It's for anyone who has ever felt like they're not enough and wants to know that someone out there loves them just the way they are. In that way, the Once Upon a Dream song is for anyone who has ever felt lonely in a big crowd of people.

Adaptations of Once Upon a Dream

Because the story and characters in Once Upon a Dream are so beloved, there have been many adaptations of the story, including a few Disney films. Once Upon a Time in Once Upon a Dream follows Sleeping Beauty as an adult, now living in New York City, and working at an art gallery. Once Upon a Time in New York City is the name of this film and it's about a young woman named Raven who has fallen into a depression after her father's death. She comes to live at the gallery owned by the mother of Sleeping Beauty, who is now an old recluse. What's Next for Sleeping Beauty? The main takeaway from all of this is that this song is beloved and a classic, but it's also been around for quite some time.

 So why not introduce it to your preschoolers and have them learn it too? If you're looking for a song that will not only be a classic but will also be fun to learn, consider Once Upon a Dream. It's a song that will be loved by everyone, but especially little girls who have loved princesses their whole lives. The bottom line Once Upon a Dream is the perfect song to set the mood of sleepiness and calmness before bed. The lyrics are so peaceful and inspiring, which is why this song is so popular to use as a sleep aid. It's a good idea to play this song when it's time for everyone to get ready for bed, especially if your child is having trouble falling asleep. Once Upon a Dream is the perfect song to play before bed and is one of the best lullabies for kids.