Barbara
Barbara - Ciao Boys Lyrics
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I was hoping to find the promised land somewhere
Far east of Eden beyond the gates I fell
All I did find was where broken dreams dwell
Out on the ocean without a care
Deep in a memory
I sail to them there
Oh I chase the dream
My life was so care free on the roads I traveled
There was time ahead till my life unraveled
Had I the wisdom that comes without heartache
Maybe I would not have made the same mistakes
Out on the ocean without a care
Somewhere in a memory
I still see them there
And I chase the dream
Oh I chase the dream
Wishes and hopes are tides of the past
Tomorrows become souvenirs that last
Out on the ocean without a care
Deep in a memory
I sail to you there
And I chase the dream
Oh I chase the dream
In the song "Barbara" by Ciao Boys, the singer reflects on his journey to find his promised land, which leads him to the middle of nowhere. He hoped to find a utopia far east of Eden but instead is met with where broken dreams dwell. The lyrics in this song describe the disappointment and disillusionment that comes from chasing one's dreams.
The singer then reflects upon his past and how carefree his life was before he began his pursuit of his dream. He wishes he had the wisdom to avoid making mistakes that ultimately led to this disillusionment. The chorus repeats the phrase "out on the ocean without a care," painting the image of a lost soul wandering aimlessly in search of fulfillment.
The final verse highlights the transience of life and how quickly dreams and hopes can become souvenirs of the past. The singer still yearns to chase the dream, reflecting that the pursuit of happiness is an ongoing journey that never ends.
Line by Line Meaning
I followed that dream to the middle of nowhere
I pursued a dream to a place without direction or purpose
I was hoping to find the promised land somewhere
I expected to discover a place of plenty and prosperity
Far east of Eden beyond the gates I fell
I strayed far from paradise, only to stumble and fall
All I did find was where broken dreams dwell
I encountered a place where aspirations are shattered and lost
My life was so care free on the roads I traveled
My youthful existence was unburdened while wandering aimlessly
There was time ahead till my life unraveled
I had an unspoken belief that there would be ample time to achieve my ambitions
Had I the wisdom that comes without heartache
If only I had been wiser before experiencing the pain of heartbreak
Maybe I would not have made the same mistakes
I could have avoided errors if I possessed the insight that is acquired through suffering
Wishes and hopes are tides of the past
Aspirations and expectations are reminiscent of bygone days
Tomorrows become souvenirs that last
The future becomes a keepsake of the past
Out on the ocean without a care
I am adrift at sea without any apprehension
Deep in a memory
I am entrenched in a recollection
I sail to them there
I am journeying towards a memory of others
And I chase the dream
I am in pursuit of a aspirations
Oh I chase the dream
I am doggedly pursuing my desires
Somewhere in a memory
I am situated in a vague remembrance
I still see them there
I am still able to visualize others in memory
And I sail to you there
I am journeying towards a specific person in memory
And I chase the dream
I continue to actively pursue my aspirations
Oh I chase the dream
I approach my desires with unwavering persistence
Lyrics © DistroKid, Barbara Ward Music
Written by: Barbara Ward, Robert Stapleton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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