When I Dream
Carol Kidd Lyrics

The lyrics of Carol Kidd's song "When I Dream" expresses a reality that is reflected in many people's lives. Through the song, Carol Kidd highlights that despite having everything one could ever want, including the ability to build a mansion as tall as the trees, obtain all the gifts never asked for or fly to Paris at will alone, there is still a sense of isolation and loneliness. The lyrics bring forth a yearning for something greater in life; something that is deeply personal and intimate- expressed when they say: "Why do I live my life alone with nothing at all?"

However, the song also speaks to a hope that one day, someone special will come into one's life, and all the empty and negative spaces will finally have a positive meaning. The phrase "When I dream of you, maybe someday you will come true" brings forth a sense of positivity and hope, indicating that irrespective of the current situation, there is always a possibility of a better future.

Moreover, the song features phrases that describe the world of possibilities that are open to the singer. For instance, "I can be the singer or the clown in any room", bringing forth the idea of versatility and the freedom to be whoever the singer chooses to be. With the phrase, "I can call up someone to take me to the moon", Kidd highlights the desire for adventure, indicating that a love that blossoms in life might open up endless possibilities that the singer may have previously been unable to experience.

In conclusion, Carol Kidd's "When I Dream" is a song that speaks to the importance of hope, positivity and the potential for love to fill up one's life with possibilities.