Don't Dream It's Over
Crowded House Lyrics
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Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the T.V. page
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and release
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Don't let them win (hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now)
Hey now, hey now
Don't let them win (they come, they come)
Don't let them win (hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now)
The song "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House is a song about overcoming obstacles and not giving up hope, even in the face of adversity. The first verse begins with the idea that there is freedom to be found, both within and without, but that it may be difficult to hold onto. The second line, "Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup" represents the futility of trying to control everything around us. The third line acknowledges that there will be many battles ahead, and many will be lost, but the important thing is to keep moving forward, with the support of those around us.
The chorus is a rallying cry to not give up hope, even when faced with barriers. It acknowledges that there are forces that seek to separate and divide us, but they will not succeed. The line "when the world comes in" indicates that there may be outside pressures and influences that try to break us apart, but it's important to remain steadfast and continue down the path together.
The last verse represents a sense of personal growth and freedom, with the singer walking to the beat of a drum and counting the steps to the door of someone's heart. The imagery of shadows and barely clearing the roof indicates that there are still challenges ahead, but the feeling of liberation and release is worth pushing through them.
Overall, "Don't Dream It's Over" is a song about maintaining hope in difficult times and not giving up on one's goals and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Although we may not always have the freedom to change external circumstances, we always have the internal freedom to choose our attitude towards them.
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
It is impossible to control or contain the vastness of life's challenges with something as flimsy as a paper cup.
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
Life is full of struggles and setbacks which can often feel like losing battles.
But you'll never see the end of the road while you're traveling with me
As long as we have someone to travel this journey of life with, there is always hope and the promise of new beginnings.
Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over
Don't give up hope or surrender to despair as there is always the possibility of a better tomorrow.
When the world comes in, they come, they come, to build a wall between us, we know they won't win
Even when others may try to divide us, we have the power to remain united and overcome any obstacle together.
Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof, my possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
Sometimes the things we own can become more of a burden than a blessing and we may question their true value and significance.
In the paper today, tales of war and of waste, but you turn right over to the T.V. page
It is easy to become distracted or desensitized by the constant barrage of negative news and media around us.
Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum, and I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart, only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof, get to know the feeling of liberation and release
Despite the challenges and uncertainties of life, there is always the possibility of love and connection, which can bring a sense of freedom and liberation.
Don't let them win (hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now)
We have the power to resist those who seek to divide us or impose their will upon us.
Don't let them win (they come, they come)
We must remain vigilant and not give in to the forces of hatred and division that seek to tear us apart.
Don't let them win (hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now)
Together, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge that we may face.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Neil Finn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dfw_motorrad1329
I'll post this for Drew. From Tool "10,000 Days"
If he happened to be 27, this may mean a lot more.
High is the way, but all eyes are upon the ground.
You were the light and the way they'll only read about.
I only pray, Heaven knows when to lift you out.
Ten thousand days in the fire is long enough;
You're going home.
You're the only one who can hold your head up high,
Shake your fists at the gates saying:
"I've come home now!
Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father.
Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended.
It's time now!
My time now!
Give me my, give me my wings!"
@Thorsten-Tom-Martin
LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me
[Chorus]
Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in
They come, they come to build a wall between us
We know they won't win
[Verse 2]
Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion, but there's no proof
In the paper today, tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the TV page
[Chorus]
Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in
They come, they come to build a wall between us
We know they won't win
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead, barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and release
[Chorus]
Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in
They come, they come to build a wall between us
You know they won't win
[Outro]
Don't let them win
Hey now, hey now
Hey now, hey now
Hey now, hey now
Don't let them win
They come, they come
Don't let them win
Hey now, hey now (Yeah)
Hey now, hey now
@pvptankerr
Any legends still listening to this masterpiece in April 2024?
@user-kf9bm1si8j
Конечно
@robrob253
Wish I was a leg end ...
@emersonconceicao489
Eu no Brazil
@kaideaki4607
Me ❤
@matthewweed9175
Yep
@bleep77
There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.
@chrissomething2440
Same here, Can't believe I'm gonna be 50 this year.
@nollm23
Yep
@TheTmat007
And how many times must you post this same comment?