Painted Dreams
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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We hoped for more than pallet brush and canvas could ever prove
Well maybe we could get our hopes up one more time
We’re not the kids we were that doesn’t mean we should be blind
Chasing the painting of a dream
Chasing the only thing that ever made sense to me
Oh, it is hard but it is easy
It might seem wrong but it’s so right
So let us conjure up the feeling
And paint the dreams we used to paint tonight
We flew so high, we didn’t know limits existed then
‘Til we got older and woke up and stopped playing pretend
Well what’s more real than how I feel and how I felt back then
I will dust my paint and brushes off
And I will dream again
Chasing the painting of a dream
Chasing the only thing that ever made sense to me
Oh, it is hard but it is easy
It might seem wrong but it’s so right
So let us conjure up the feeling
And paint the dreams we used to paint tonight
Oh, it is hard but it is easy
It might seem wrong but it ‘s so right
So let us conjure up the feeling
And paint the dreams that used to make us feel so alive
The song "Painted Dreams" by The Classic Crime is a beautiful anthem that talks about holding onto your dreams and never giving up on them. The song starts with the idea of painting dreams and hoping that they would come true. The lyrics speak about how painting the dreams goes beyond a simple brush and canvas, and how it's about believing in something that goes beyond what is seen. In the chorus, the idea of chasing the painting of a dream is mentioned, and how it is the only thing that ever made sense to the person singing the song. The lyrics touch upon how it may seem difficult to follow your dreams, but it is a journey worth taking.
The second verse talks about how as we grow older, we lose the ability to see beyond boundaries and limitations. However, it also emphasizes that the feeling of the dreams we hold on to remains as real as it did back then. The song inspires the listener to dust off their paint and brushes to dream again. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of continuing to chase the painting of a dream and to conjure up the feeling that once led the listener to paint the dreams in the first place.
Line by Line Meaning
We painted dreams and how we wished they’d all come true
We envisioned the things we desired and hoped they would all come to fruition.
We hoped for more than pallet brush and canvas could ever prove
Our aspirations exceeded what art supplies could ever capture or accomplish.
Well maybe we could get our hopes up one more time
Perhaps we can allow ourselves to believe in those dreams again.
We’re not the kids we were that doesn’t mean we should be blind
Although we have grown up, we do not need to abandon our dreams or become cynical.
Chasing the painting of a dream
Pursuing the realization of an idealized vision.
Chasing the only thing that ever made sense to me
Pursuing the only thing that has ever truly mattered to me.
Oh, it is hard but it is easy
Despite the difficulty, it feels natural and worthwhile.
It might seem wrong but it’s so right
Following this dream may not make sense to others, but it is right for us.
So let us conjure up the feeling
We must summon the emotions and energy we once had for these dreams.
And paint the dreams we used to paint tonight
We should re-imagine and create the same dreams that once inspired us.
We flew so high, we didn’t know limits existed then
We were so aspirational and hopeful that we believed anything was possible.
‘Til we got older and woke up and stopped playing pretend
As we matured, we moved away from the imaginative and playful mindset of our youth.
Well, what’s more real than how I feel and how I felt back then
The emotions and dreams that inspired us in the past are as authentic and meaningful as anything else in reality.
I will dust my paint and brushes off
I will recommit to this dream and the creative process.
And I will dream again
I will once again allow myself to hope and aspire beyond what currently exists.
And paint the dreams that used to make us feel so alive
We will use our creativity to bring to life the dreams that once gave us so much energy and passion.
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Written by: Matthew MacDonald
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