Maysa - "have Sweet Dreams" - A Tribute - To Michelle And Barack Obama
"Have Sweet Dreams" is a soulful jazz ballad performed by Maysa Leak , released on her 2011 album, Motions of Love . The song serves as a , specifically celebrating the support and peace they provided each other while navigating the pressures of the presidency. Key Collaboration & Background
: The opening lines describe someone who carries "the whole world on your shoulder" while hiding the strain behind a "lovely smile". "Have Sweet Dreams" is a soulful jazz ballad
: It acknowledges the challenges and opposition faced in public life ("There's sometimes you feel that everyone's against you") and highlights the partner's role as a constant presence "right by your side". Legacy of the Tribute : It acknowledges the challenges and opposition faced
: The song portrays the spouse as a source of "soothing" and "sweet love" at the end of a difficult day. Lyrical Themes & Meaning : The track was
: Maysa first met Stevie Wonder during a college performance and eventually became one of his backup singers, a connection that led to this high-profile collaboration. Lyrical Themes & Meaning
: The track was co-written by the iconic Stevie Wonder and Kimberly Brewer.