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In A Dream Gone By
Paul Young Lyrics


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The night rolls on
The emptiness comes
And I know with the dawn
I'll never forget your name
If in time, only the memory shall remain
If love has a heart
Then so it will die
But love, you and I
Always and forever stay
On my mind, soothing the loneliness that we find
(Chorus)
In a dream gone by
You appeared to show me our love was alive
In a dream gone by
Now I know my hunger will be satisfied
In each passing day
The longer I roam
The further from home
Deep in heart of me
Love lives on, tenderly taking control of me
Though I carry on
The reasons are wrong
I wish I was home
Holding you close to me
Oh my love, just when I fear for my sanity
(Repeat chorus)
D'amor corazon
Un dia morira
Y'amor estaras
En mi memoria
Calmando, la soledad que tengo adentro
In a dream gone by
You appeared to show me our love was alive
In a dream gone by
There's no place where everyone's love will survive
In a dream gone by
I can see the passion, that light in your eyes
In a dream gone by
Now I know my hunger will be satisfied

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Young's song "In A Dream Gone By" seem to be about the pain of lost love and the struggle to keep its memory alive. The night comes, and with it, a feeling of emptiness that only deepens with the dawn. The singer knows that despite the hope that love could live on forever, it can also die. Still, love remains deeply ingrained in his mind, soothing the loneliness that he feels. He remembers a dream in which his love was alive, and in that moment, his hunger for her was satisfied.


As the days pass, the singer realizes that he is feeling further and further from home. Even though he carries on with his life, the reasons he does so are all wrong. The only thing he wants is to be with his love, holding her close to him. The memory of her takes control of him, even as he tries to forget. In the end, he imagines a future in which the passion between them still exists, despite the odds.


Overall, the lyrics of "In A Dream Gone By" convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for lost love. Despite the pain of separation, the singer holds on to the dream that their love can truly live on forever.


Line by Line Meaning

The night rolls on
As time passes and the night continues, the feeling of loneliness and sadness intensifies.


The emptiness comes
The feeling of emptiness inside grows stronger as time passes by without the presence of the loved one.


And I know with the dawn
The arrival of a new day brings the realization that the loved one is no longer here to share the day with.


I'll never forget your name
The memory of the loved one will remain in the heart and mind forever, even if they are no longer physically present.


If in time, only the memory shall remain
As time passes, the only thing that will remain is the memory of the love shared with the loved one.


If love has a heart
Love is a living and breathing entity that has feelings, emotions and the capacity to grow.


Then so it will die
If love is not taken care of and nurtured, it will eventually die and fade away.


But love, you and I
Despite the impermanence of love, the love shared between two people can withstand the test of time.


Always and forever stay
The love between two people will last for eternity, beyond the finite limitations of time and space.


On my mind, soothing the loneliness that we find
The memory of the loved one is a comforting presence in times of loneliness and sadness.


In a dream gone by
In a dream, the loved one appeared, reminding the singer of the love they shared.


You appeared to show me our love was alive
The appearance of the loved one in the dream was a message that their love was still alive and present.


Now I know my hunger will be satisfied
The longing and hunger for the presence and love of the loved one will be fulfilled and satisfied.


In each passing day
As time passes, the pain and longing for the loved one is intensifying.


The longer I roam
The longer the singer goes without the presence of the loved one, the more lost and aimless they feel.


The further from home
The more the artist is separated from the loved one, the further they feel from the place where their heart belongs.


Deep in heart of me
The love for the loved one is deeply ingrained and embedded in the artist's heart and soul.


Love lives on, tenderly taking control of me
Despite the absence of the loved one, the love they shared still holds a powerful grip over the singer and guides them forward.


Though I carry on
Despite the challenges and difficulties faced after the loss of the loved one, the singer continues to move forward.


The reasons are wrong
The reasons for moving on without the loved one are misguided and ill-conceived.


I wish I was home
The artist longs to be with the loved one once again, in the place where their heart truly belongs.


Holding you close to me
The artist yearns for the physical presence of the loved one to hold and cherish once again.


Oh my love, just when I fear for my sanity
The singer is tormented by the thought of losing their sanity due to the overwhelming pain and longing for the loved one.


There's no place where everyone's love will survive
In this world, there is no place where every love can survive and thrive, despite how powerful and strong it may be.


I can see the passion, that light in your eyes
In the dream, the singer was able to witness and experience the same passion and love that they shared with the loved one.




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