Away In a Manger
Anthony Way; John Scott; King's College Choir of Cambridge Lyrics
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They're only gray for a day
So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away
Until that sunshine peeps through
There's only one thing to do
Just wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away
That's fate after all
Life's really funny that way
No use to grumble
Just smile as they fall
Weren't you king for a day?
Say!
Just remember that sunshine
Always follows the rain
So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away
The song Away in a manger is a beloved Christmas carol that speaks of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, this particular lyric from the song refers to a different theme altogether, encouraging listeners to keep a positive outlook and not let their troubles drag them down. The lyrics suggest that even when things seem bleak and gray, they will eventually become brighter again. The advice given is to wrap one's troubles up in a dream and let them drift away until the sunshine peeps through. The song suggests that life can be unpredictable and lead to unexpected disappointments, but it also tells the listener not to dwell on the negative and instead focus on the positive.
The lyrics continue to explain that even when everything seems to be falling apart around you, there's no use in grumbling about it. The line "Weren't you king for a day?" reminds the listener that there have been good days in the past, and there will be good days to come. The overall message of the song is to stay optimistic and keep looking for the silver lining, even when it seems like there isn't one. The lyrics remind the listener that sunshine always follows the rain, and that it's important to keep a positive attitude through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When skies are cloudy and gray
When things seem bleak and hopeless
They're only gray for a day
Those feelings won't last forever
So wrap your troubles in dreams
Put your worries aside and focus on your hopes and dreams
And dream your troubles away
Allow yourself to imagine a better future
Until that sunshine peeps through
Until things start to look up again
There's only one thing to do
The best thing you can do is to keep dreaming and hoping
Your castles may tumble
Your plans may fall apart
That's fate after all
Sometimes things are out of your control
Life's really funny that way
Life can be unpredictable and surprising
No use to grumble
Complaining won't change anything
Just smile as they fall
Try to stay positive and find joy in the midst of disappointment
Weren't you king for a day?
Remember the times when you felt on top of the world
Say!
Remember those memories and hold onto them
Just remember that sunshine
Remember that things will get better
Always follows the rain
The difficult times are temporary and will be followed by better days
So wrap your troubles in dreams
Keep looking forward and imagining a brighter future
And dream your troubles away
Don't let your troubles consume you, allow yourself to dream
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: BILLY MOLL, HARRY BARRIS, TED KOEHLER
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