D’Angelo, Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine | Throwback Vibez

In the 17^th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” by D’Angelo.

Can you feel those vibes, those surefire Throwback Vibez?! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. Ah, there is nothing like a good oldie to get you fired up! The records featured in this column feature gems from the 20^th century, with a few exceptions. All genres of music are welcome. In the 17^th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” performed by D’Angelo.  

Indeed, D’Angelo (Michael Eugene Archer, 1974 – 2025). It is still hard to believe that the Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter passed away in 2025 at the young age of 51 😢. Though he’s departed, Mr. Archer left some enduring, striking music, including the single, “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine”. “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” is the delightful fourth track from his 1995 debut album, Brown Sugar. “When I first saw you, baby, baby, I wanted to die,” he asserts in the first verse, and adds, “Me and those dreamin’ eyes of mine started to cry (Whoa, whoa).”  What is the reason for such strong emotions and reactions? Desire for a girl, of course.  The body, eyes, and heart want what they want, don’t they? D’Angelo wrote this dreamy song of desire. He produced it alongside Bob Power.  Although it wasn’t a substantial hit, “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

“Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” is nothing short of a surefire vibe.  The straw that stirs the drink is D’Angelo, who serves up soulful vocals, including full-chested vocals and ripe, utterly sublime falsetto. The vocal arrangement stands out, including the background vocals. The background vocals are as compelling as his lead, often responding to his call (call and response style). During the pre-chorus and chorus, the background vocals lead the charge, which is incredibly cool.  Meanwhile, D’Angelo ad-libs and riffs during these sections.  The listener is bestowed a mix of that seductive falsetto as well as a gritty, mean middle register.  That chest voice kicks ass and takes names, too!  Of course, as excerpted earlier, the lyrics are sexy and sexed-up.  In the second verse, D’Angelo asserts, “Oh, my goodness, here she comes switching that ass / I wonder if the men in her past treated her bad / But if I had the chance (I’d treat her) / I’d treat her like a queen (Just like a queen).” Ooh-wee! And of course, the chorus is dreamy, filled with ogling!

“Ooh-wee, baby, you’ve redefined my vision of love, it seems (You be the cherry)
You’re gon’ be the cherry in my chocolate-covered dreams (Oh)
So it seems, my, oh, my (My)
Me and those dreamin’ eyes of mine (Oh-oh).”

Beyond the sexy singing and lyrics, the musical accompaniment brings the heat, too.  The band brings the funk: keys, organ, bass, drums, and programming.  There are superb instrumental riffs throughout the course of the record.  All in all, “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” is a stellar, neo-soul classic. Sure, D’Angelo had more revered songs, but this joint right here is electric! 

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D’Angelo » Brown Sugar » Virgin Records America Inc. » 1995

D’Angelo, Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine: Throwback Vibez No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

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