"Anita, You're Dreaming" is a song performed by Waylon Jennings, released in 1966. The song tells the story of a man named Anita who is deeply in love with someone, but the feeling is not reciprocated. The narrator, who addresses Anita directly, asks her to stop crying and listen to him. He admits that it might be too late for them now, but he wants to make her understand that their relationship was only a dream. He tells her that they cannot continue living in this illusion and that she is dreaming of a world that can never exist. As the song progresses, the narrator emphasizes that their relationship is over and there is nothing left to say. He reassures Anita that it is better this way, implying that she will eventually realize that their love was not meant to be. The instrumental section allows for a reflective pause in the song, possibly representing a moment for Anita to gather her thoughts. The narrator urges Anita to come closer and close her eyes, as he acknowledges that her dreams of being with him cannot be realized. He wants her to understand that she must face the reality that their love is not meant to be. The lyrics hint at the narrator's guilt and conscience. He admits that each time he is with her, his conscience reminds him of someone who is waiting for him, suggesting that he may already be in a committed relationship. This may be another reason why he believes it is better for Anita to wake up from her dream and move on. In the end, the narrator firmly states that Anita's dreams are over and that when she wakes up, he will be gone. The song portrays a bittersweet and somewhat heartbreaking story of unrequited love and the need to confront harsh realities.
