This Must Be Heaven
Astley Rick Lyrics
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It used to happen every night
I had a dream about a city dressed in lights
And there were friends of mine
I saw them time after time
But I never knew their names
And darling I swear
I saw you there
Sweet dreams of a child forgotten so easy
I needed your smile to bring it all back to me
I see all of my life as the road that brought me here
Must be something went right
I just know when you're near
This must be heaven
Have I found it what I've been looking for
This must be heaven
Have I finally stumbled through the door
How could I have doubted
I guess I must have lost my place
You turned on the light
And I saw my life
Reflected in your face
Sweet dreams of a child forgotten so easy oh yeah
I needed your smile to bring it all back to me
I see all of my life as the road that brought me here
Must be something went right
I just know when you're near
This must be heaven
Have I found it what I've been looking for
This must be heaven
Have I finally stumbled through the door
And I always knew that there was something more
Come closer to me now
You fill me up I'm overflowing
Come closer to me now
Come hold me tight and don't let go
This must be heaven
Have I found it what I've been looking for
This must be heaven
Have I finally stumbled through the door
The lyrics of Rick Astley's song "This Must Be Heaven" describe a dream the singer had when he was younger about a city lit up with bright lights and filled with friends he recognized but didn't know by name. He even saw the woman he loves in his dream, causing him to question his sanity. The dreams of his childhood come back to him, and he realizes that seeing her is without a doubt his version of heaven. The singer had lost his path, but she helped him find his way back, and for this, he feels grateful.
Astley describes his childhood dreams as he reminisces about having a vision that seemed so real, but he couldn't comprehend what it was. He tells the story in such an open and intimate way that gives listeners the feeling that they've gone through something similar. The song's chorus is the revelation he has when he realizes he's finally found what he's been searching for all along - "This must be heaven." Astley sings a phrase that many people might relate to, "I see all of my life as the road that brought me here." His life experiences have shaped who he has become.
Overall, the song is a love letter to Astley's partner, describing her as the dream he has had since he was a child. The song paints a vivid picture of how we sometimes feel when we find that special person who gives us a sign that we've finally found our way. It's a beautiful love story that moves anyone who hears it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was much younger
In my childhood, when I was still immature
It used to happen every night
It was a recurring dream that I had every night
I had a dream about a city dressed in lights
In my dream, I saw a beautiful city illuminated by lights
And there were friends of mine
My dream was populated by people that I knew
I saw them time after time
These people appeared in my dream multiple times
But I never knew their names
Despite seeing them frequently, I never learned their identities
And darling I swear
I promise, my love
I saw you there
I remember seeing you in my dream
I know it sounds insane
I understand that this may seem crazy to you
Sweet dreams of a child forgotten so easy
These dreams were a part of my childhood that I had forgotten
I needed your smile to bring it all back to me
Your smile reminded me of these forgotten dreams
I see all of my life as the road that brought me here
I view my life as a journey that has led me to this moment
Must be something went right
I must have done something correctly in my life
I just know when you're near
I can feel something special when you're close to me
This must be heaven
This experience feels like paradise
Have I found it what I've been looking for
Could this be what I've been searching for?
Have I finally stumbled through the door
Did I just find my way to this wonderful place?
How could I have doubted
I can't believe I questioned this, it's so perfect
I guess I must have lost my place
I must have gotten off track or made a mistake
You turned on the light
You illuminated my path or showed me the way
And I saw my life
I gained insight into my own existence
Reflected in your face
I saw a reflection of my own life in your expression
And I always knew that there was something more
I always suspected that there was greater meaning in life
Come closer to me now
Move nearer to me
You fill me up I'm overflowing
Being close to you provides me with immense joy and satisfaction
Come hold me tight and don't let go
Embrace me tightly and keep me close
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NICKY BROWN, JEFFREY E COHEN, JONATHAN G LIND
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