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The Edge of a DreamMinnie Riperton

Released: May 24, 1974

Songwriter: Richard “Dick” Rudolph Minnie Riperton

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
The ripples run into the sun
And your smile blends with the clouds that flutter by me
As I sit on the edge of a dream
What do I see? What do I see?

I see the children playing in the sun
And there is love enough for each and everyone
As I sit on the edge of a dream
That's what I see! That's what I see!
Ooh

[Chorus]
Things that might be (Things that might be)
If we look we just might see (Just might be)
Paint the world so brightly (So brightly)
Let our freedom ring

[Verse 2]
Merry-go-round without a sound
I hear your song in the breeze that rock-a-byes me
As I sit on the edge of a dream
What do I see? What do I see?

Mmm, I see the Lord inside of everyone
Can it be my dream will really come?
As I sit on the edge of a dream
That's what I see! That's what I see!

[Chorus]
Things that might be (Things that might be)
If we look we just might see (Just might be)
Paint the world so brightly (So brightly)
Let our freedom ring

[Verse 3]
And here comes the morning sun
I wonder if my dream will really come
As I sit on the edge of a dream
That's what I see! That's what I see!

Minnie Riperton

One of the most well-known vocalists to come out of the 1970s, singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton stands as a great influential figure for the Soul genre and many artists within this style of music.

Riperton began involving herself with the music industry in 1961 when, as a member of the Chicago-based girl-group The Gems, she worked as a backing vocalist for big artists of the time, such as Etta James. After releasing a few singles under Chess Records, The Gems disbanded, leaving 21-year-old Riperton to continue on as a solo artist, releasing “Lonely Girl” and “You Gave Me Soul” in 1966.

While recording under the alias “Andrea Davis,” she joined the group Rotary Connection as the lead vocalist in 1967, who released fifth full-lengths albums, before disbanding in 1974, giving Riperton the chance to fully invest herself in her solo career. In 1970, she released her first official album, Come to My Garden, which has since been called a masterpiece and the stepping stone for Riperton’s success. Following this release, she chose to devote her time to her children Marc and Maya Rudolph, and husband Richard Rudolph, in Florida.

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