The Greatest Showman Medley: The Greatest Show / A Million Dreams / Never Enough / Rewrite the Star
Anthem Lights Lyrics
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Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for
Woah
Been searching in the dark, your sweat soaking through the floor
Woah
Buried in your bones there's an ache that you can't ignore
Taking your breath, stealing your mind
And all that was real is left behind
I close my eyes and I can see
The world that's waiting up for me
That I call my own
Through the dark, through the door
Through where no one's been before
But it feels like home
Take my hand
Will you share this with me?
'Cause darling without you
Every night I lie in bed
The brightest colors fill my head
A million dreams are keeping me awake
I think of what the world could be
A vision of the one I see
A million dreams is all it's gonna take
You know I want you
It's not a secret I try to hide
I know you want me
So don't keep saying our hands are tied
Won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down (ay, ay, ay)
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out (ay, ay, ay)
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be
What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine
Nothing can keep us apart
You'd be the one I was meant to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one can say what we get to be
So why don't we rewrite the stars?
Maybe the world could be ours
Tonight
They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy
They can say, they can say I've lost my mind
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the nightsky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never enough (never, never)
Never enough (never, never)
A million dreams is all it's gonna take for me
Never enough (we can rewrite the stars)
Never enough (the world could be ours)
Never enough
For me
This is me
For me
A million dreams for the world we're gonna make
The lyrics to Anthem Lights's song The Greatest Showman Medley: The Greatest Show / A Million Dreams / Never Enough / Rewrite the Stars are a tribute to the power of dreaming and the need to take bold steps to reach one's goals. The song begins with an invitation to embrace a long-awaited moment and overcome doubts and insecurities that may have hindered hopes for success. The exhilaration and determination to keep pushing forward despite challenges are palpable, reminding the listener that whatever lies ahead can be overcome with resilience and faith.
The following lines talk about the world that awaits the singer and how their dreams can become a reality. The lyrics indicate that the journey may be challenging and even uncharted, but the singer feels confident enough to navigate it without fear because they feel at home. The singer is likely inviting someone to share the journey, and the line "will you share this with me?" suggests that together, the journey can be more meaningful.
The song goes on to describe the number of dreams that keep the singer awake every night, serving as both motivation and inspiration. The singer imagines a world that could be and the version of themselves that must emerge for it to happen. Finally, the song challenges the listener to rewrite the stars, take control of their destiny, and create a life that lives up to their expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah
An exclamation expressing excitement and anticipation
Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for
This is the long-awaited moment that you have been anticipating
Been searching in the dark, your sweat soaking through the floor
You have been searching relentlessly even in the darkest hours, with your hard work and perseverance causing you to sweat through every difficulty
Buried in your bones there's an ache that you can't ignore
You have a deep-seated desire that you cannot ignore, which seems to be an inherent part of your being
Taking your breath, stealing your mind
This desire is so consuming that it takes your breath away and leaves you in a trance-like state
And all that was real is left behind
This desire is so powerful that it makes everything else insignificant and fades away into the distance
I close my eyes and I can see
Closing one's eyes brings forth a clear vision
The world that's waiting up for me
This is a world that is eagerly waiting for you
That I call my own
This world that you see is something you can call your own
Through the dark, through the door
Through trials and tribulations, and even through the unknown
Through where no one's been before
Through new, uncharted territory
But it feels like home
Despite everything seeming new, there's still a comforting familiarity in this space
Take my hand
Let us journey together
Will you share this with me?
Can we share this experience together?
'Cause darling without you
This experience would not be as beautiful without you
Every night I lie in bed
At night, when everything is quiet and still
The brightest colors fill my head
The most vibrant, beautiful colors fill my thoughts
A million dreams are keeping me awake
The dream of a million possibilities is what makes my heart race and keeps me from falling asleep
I think of what the world could be
I imagine a world where anything is possible
A vision of the one I see
This is a vision of what seems to be the perfect world, the one that is in your dreams and aspirations
A million dreams is all it's gonna take
All it takes is a dream, a vision, to create something great
You know I want you
The desire to be with you is evident and clear
It's not a secret I try to hide
This desire is not something I am trying to conceal or keep hidden
I know you want me
I know that the desire is mutual
So don't keep saying our hands are tied
Don't blame circumstances for our inability to be together, let's do something about it
Won't let them break me down to dust
I refuse to let the world break me and destroy my spirit
I know that there's a place for us
I have faith that there is a place for us in this world
For we are glorious
We are worthy of greatness, and we shall be great
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down (ay, ay, ay)
When others try to bring me down with their harshest insults
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out (ay, ay, ay)
I'll not cower, and I'll overwhelm them with my voice and my resolve
I am brave, I am bruised
I may be battered, but I still have courage and fortitude
I am who I'm meant to be
I am exactly who I am supposed to be, flaws and all
What if we rewrite the stars?
What if we break the boundaries and create our own destiny?
Say you were made to be mine
What if our lives were fated to be intertwined?
Nothing can keep us apart
No matter what obstacles face us, we can overcome it all
You'd be the one I was meant to find
You are the one person that I was destined to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
The responsibility is shared between us to make this dream a reality
No one can say what we get to be
We can choose to be anyone we want, ignore the expectations of others and carve our own path
So why don't we rewrite the stars?
Why not take the reins and create something new and unique?
Maybe the world could be ours
Perhaps if we work together, the world could be ours to explore and conquer
They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy
Others may call us crazy for harboring such lofty goals
They can say, they can say I've lost my mind
They can also claim that our thinking is delusional
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
Despite any criticism or naysaying, we can still shine as bright as a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the nightsky
We can pluck out any star that we desire from the vast, infinite universe
Will never be enough
No matter how much we achieve, it will never fully satisfy us
Towers of gold are still too little
Even a lofty accomplishment like acquiring towers of gold still leaves us feeling unfulfilled
These hands could hold the world but it'll
We may accomplish great things, but even then, it will not be enough
Never be enough
Nothing in this world can ever truly satisfy us
For me
This truth is especially true for me
A million dreams for the world we're gonna make
Despite this fact, we will still dream and strive to create a better world for ourselves and future generations
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Paul, Benj Pasek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Woah oh
Ladies and gents this is the moment you’ve waited for
Woah oh
Been searching in the dark, your sweat soaking through the floor
Woah oh
Buried in your bones, there’s an ache that you can’t ignore
Taking your breath, stealing your mind
And all that was real is left behind
I close my eyes and I can see the world that’s waiting up for me
That I call my own
Through the dark, through the door
Through where no one’s been before
But it feels like home
Take my hand, will you share this with me?
‘Cause darling, without you...
Every night I lie in bed
The brightest colors fill my head
A million dreams are keeping me awake
I think of what the world could be
A vision of the one I see
A million dreams is all it’s gonna take
You know I want you
It’s not a secret I try to hide
I know you want me
So don’t keep saying our hands are tied
I won’t let them break me down to dust
I know that there’s a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down (Aye aye aye)
I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown ‘em out (Aye aye aye)
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I’m meant to be
What if we rewrite the stars? (Ah)
Say you were made to be mine (Ah)
Nothing can keep us apart (Ah)
And you’d be the one I was meant to find (Ah)
It’s up to you, and it’s up to me
No one can say what we get to be
So why don’t we rewrite the stars
Maybe the world could be ours tonight
They can say, they can say that it all sounds crazy
They can say, they can say I’ve lost my mind (Mind, mind, mind...)
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it’ll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never enough
Never, never
Never enough
Never, never
A million dreams is all it’s gonna take
For me
Never enough
We can rewrite the stars
Never enough
The world could be ours
Never enough
For me
This is me
For me
A million dreams for the world we’re gonna make
(I wrote this comment by listening to the song a lot so if I said the wrong lyrics I’m sorry)
Katie
The guy playing the piano, his voice was angelic. you all sounded incredible
Myla
Katie, he sounded like Zac Efron when singing 'Rewrite the Stars'
Megan Harrington
Joey is so amazing!!!
angel cassady
Joey stamper for ya
angel cassady
•-• •-• and yes they used auto tune but in real life his voice is angelic too 😂
Crimson
Not autotune, they just sing very well 😂
Kaiti
Joey (the piano guy), was amazing. He sounded just like Zac Efron when he was singing. Chad (the guy with the really high voice), did Never Enough perfectly. He hit all the notes and it sounded so pure and smooth. Spencer (the second guy from right to left, and also my favorite), had an amazing voice as always. He always does perfect harmony and it blends so well with everyone else’s voices. Caleb (the farthest on the right), was amazing in This is Me. He hit all the notes perfectly as well, and he has an amazing timbre in his voice. I guess what I’m trying to say is that these guys are absolutely fenominal. They are amazing singers, and just amazing people in general. They will always be my favorite YouTube music group. #AnthemLightsForLife
Harrison M
I just recently found this song and it brings back so many memories. I remember how influential the greatest showman was in my life thanks so much you guys for putting so much, time, effort, and emotion into this.
Luna Belle
Jedimaster Harrison same! The greatest showman changed my life and influenced me so much- it still does
Harrison M
@Luna Belle Same the greatest showman is one of my all time favorite movies.