Larry Stewart left Restless Heart in late 1991 after the group released the compilation "The Best of Restless Heart." The group then became a quartet and released "Big Iron Horses" in 1992 shortly after which Dave Innis left the group. The group released "Matters of the Heart" in 1994 before splitting up. In 1998, a reunited Restless Heart (minus Innis) recorded three new songs for a Greatest Hits album and then toured with Vince Gill for about a year.
In 2003, all five members reunited and recorded the album "Still Restless" for Koch Nashville in 2004. The record label closed in early 2005 leaving the group without a label. They are still touring and released a live album through their website in August 2007.
Big Dreams In A Small Town
Restless Heart Lyrics
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Eighteen and glory bound
Nothing here to tie us down
Big dreams in a small town
Rollin' down a dusty road
In my daddy's Ford
I wish that I
I remember those summer nights
On the brink of love
You and I made
More than plans back then
Big dreams in a small town
Eighteen and glory bound
Nothing here to tie us down
Big dreams in a small town
Big dreams in a small town
Eighteen and glory bound
Nothing here to tie us down
Big dreams in a small town
We were gonna try to set the world on fire
We were gonna make it all come true
We used to say that we couldn't wait to leave this town
That was something we were born to do
Big dreams in a small town
Eighteen and glory bound
Nothing here to tie us down
Big dreams in a small town
Oh, ain't it funny how it always seems
That time has a way of changin' all your dreams
Big dreams in a small town
Guess it's time to settle down
Don't ya like the way it sounds
You and me in a small town
Big dreams in a small town
Big dreams in a small town
The song "Big Dreams in a Small Town" by Restless Heart follows the story of a young couple who are dreaming of big things but feel restricted by the limits of their small town. The lyrics express the desire to break free from the boundaries of their current lives and achieve something greater. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song, as we are introduced to the idea of big dreams that are being held back by a narrow-minded environment. But despite feeling constrained, the singer still remembers the exciting moments of youth, driving around in his father's Ford, and feeling free and unstoppable.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe how the couple had aspirations that they would set the world on fire and make their big dreams come true. They were determined to leave the town they grew up in and spread their wings beyond its limits. But as they grew older, things changed. They find that time has a way of altering one's dreams, and their focus shifts to settling down and starting a new life together in the same small town.
Overall, "Big Dreams in a Small Town" speaks to the universal feeling of ambition and the roadblocks we may face as we strive to achieve our goals. The song captures the tension between wanting to break free and wanting to feel grounded, and it ultimately leaves listeners with a sense of nostalgia and acceptance for the ebbs and flows of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Big dreams in a small town
Living in a town without many opportunities, but having grand aspirations for the future.
Eighteen and glory bound
Being young and filled with ambition and hope for the future.
Nothing here to tie us down
Being free from responsibilities and obligations that could prevent us from pursuing our dreams.
Rollin' down a dusty road in my daddy's Ford
Looking back on past experiences with nostalgia and yearning for a simpler time in the past.
I wish that I could feel that way again
Longing for the carefree and optimistic feeling of being young and having big dreams.
I remember those summer nights
Reflecting on fond memories of a relationship and joyful moments with friends.
On the brink of love
Being close to or in the early stages of a romantic relationship that held so much promise.
You and I made more than plans back then
Having a strong emotional connection and feeling like so much was possible during that time.
We were gonna try to set the world on fire
Feeling like we were capable of achieving anything and everything.
We were gonna make it all come true
Having the confidence and optimism to believe we could succeed at our dreams.
We used to say that we couldn't wait to leave this town
Feeling constrained by the small town and believing that leaving was necessary to achieve success and make our dreams come true.
That was something we were born to do
Believing that success and achieving our dreams was our ultimate destiny.
Oh, ain't it funny how it always seems that time has a way of changin' all your dreams
Reflecting on how life takes unexpected turns and often leads us to different paths than what we imagined.
Guess it's time to settle down
Realizing that chasing grandiose dreams is no longer a priority and it's time to focus on more practical pursuits.
Don't ya like the way it sounds, you and me in a small town
Enjoying the peacefulness and simplicity of small-town life and finding contentment in settling down.
Big dreams in a small town
Repeating the song's central theme that even in a small town, dreams and aspirations can be limitless.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE ROBBINS, TIM J. DUBOIS, VAN WESLEY STEPHENSON
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[CHORUS]
Big dreams in a small town,
Eighteen and glory bound.
Nothing here to tie us down,
Big dreams in a small town.
Rollin' down a dusty road in my daddy's Ford.
I wish that I could feel that way again.
I remember those summer nights on the brink of love.
You and I made more then plans back then.
[CHORUS]
We were gonna try to set the world on fire.
We were gonna make it all come true.
We used to say that we couldn't wait to leave this town.
That was something we were born to do.
[CHORUS]
Oh, ain't it funny how it always seem,
That time has a way of changin' all your dreams.
Big dreams in a small town,
Guess it's time to settle down.
Don't ya like the way it sounds,
Big dreams in a small town.
Big dreams in a small town.
Big dreams in a small town.
Big dreams in a small...town.
Annie Skywalker
This is just great music. 2020 , and it still sounds great!
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Gabe Pearl
my all time favorite country band.
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me too
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One of my favorite songs
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Boogie Dog
I wore out every cassett of this band's music listening to them. Their music never will be old to me.
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Never gets old. Love them
James Tew
Gielo Balueta U so right they are awesome. 👍. My wife n I enjoy listening to them all time when we riding. Somewhere
Michael Sewald
Such an underrated group.