Dream
Bonnie Lyrics


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Oh no, dreams are not enough
I'm in need of your loving
I'm in need of your touch, hey

I can see a red light burning
Out on the sad horizon
I feel the fire as the night comes down (night comes down)
Can't you feel the fever in me
Can't you feel the urgency?
Reach to the darkness but you're not around

I paint the canvas, you're my inspiration
Oh, but I need more than imagination

Oh no, dreams are not enough
I'm in need of your loving
I'm in need of your touch
Oh no, dreams are not enough
And I want you tonight
Dreams are not enough
Whoa, dreams are not enough

Suddenly the world stops turning
I hear the city breathe
Just for a moment I could see your face
We could be so good together
We could make it last forever
Then all I see is an empty space

Oh, just a trick of your light
Just another victim of the night

Oh no, dreams are not enough
I'm in need of your loving
I'm in need of your touch
Oh no, dreams are not enough
And I want you tonight
Dreams are not enough
Whoa, dreams are not enough (whoa)

Come to me darling
I want you right now
Come to me baby
Gotta reach you somehow, ohh

Oh no, dreams are not enough
I'm in need of your loving
I'm in need of your touch
Oh no, dreams are not enough
And I want you tonight
Dreams are not enough

Oh no, dreams are not enough
I'm in need of your loving
I'm in need of your touch
Oh no, dreams are not enough
And I want you tonight
Dreams are not enough

I'm in need of your touch (dreams are not enough)
I want you tonight





Oh no, dreams are not enough (dreams are not enough)
Oh no, dreams are not enough

Overall Meaning

In the song "Dreams Are Not Enough," Bonnie Tyler expresses her longing and desire for the love and touch of another person. She describes seeing a red light burning and feeling the fire as night comes down, evoking a sense of urgency and passion. Despite reaching out into the darkness, the person she is longing for is not around, leaving an empty space. Tyler reflects on the power of imagination and inspiration but acknowledges that dreams are not enough to satisfy her longing.


Tyler's use of vivid imagery and sensory language creates a palpable sense of longing throughout the song. The repetition of the lyrics "dreams are not enough" serves as a powerful refrain that reinforces the theme of unfulfilled desire. The urgency of Tyler's vocals, particularly in the chorus, adds to the sense of longing, as she implores the person she desires to come to her and fulfill her needs.


Overall, "Dreams Are Not Enough" is a poignant reflection on the limitations of dreams and the power of human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh no, dreams are not enough
Dreams alone cannot satisfy my desires and needs for love and affection.


I'm in need of your loving
I require your love and care to feel complete.


I'm in need of your touch, hey
I need your physical touch and intimacy to make me feel whole.


I can see a red light burning
I sense impending danger or trouble.


Out on the sad horizon
The future seems bleak and discouraging.


I feel the fire as the night comes down (night comes down)
I experience intense passion and longing when darkness falls.


Can't you feel the fever in me
Do you not sense the intense desire and sexual attraction I have for you?


Can't you feel the urgency?
Can't you sense how important it is for me to be with you and fulfill my desires?


Reach to the darkness but you're not around
I try to find comfort and solace in my loneliness, but you are not there.


I paint the canvas, you're my inspiration
Your presence and love inspire me to create and express myself artistically.


Oh, but I need more than imagination
Inspiration alone is not enough to satisfy my emotional and physical needs.


Suddenly the world stops turning
Everything around me feels insignificant compared to my intense longing for you.


I hear the city breathe
The world around me seems alive and full of possibilities, but none of it matters without your love.


Just for a moment I could see your face
Even the briefest glimpse of you fills me with intense longing and desire.


We could be so good together
I believe that we are capable of creating a fulfilling and loving relationship.


We could make it last forever
I hope that our love can withstand the tests of time and life's challenges.


Then all I see is an empty space
When you are not around, my life feels empty and meaningless.


Oh, just a trick of your light
I realize that my hopes and desires for us may just be an illusion created by my own romantic imagination.


Just another victim of the night
My intense longing and attraction for you make me feel helpless and vulnerable, like a victim of the darkness.


Come to me darling
I implore you to come to me and fulfill my desires for love and intimacy.


I want you right now
My need for you is urgent and immediate.


Come to me baby
I long for your affection and attention like a child needs its mother.


Gotta reach you somehow, ohh
I will do whatever it takes to be with you and satisfy my needs for love and intimacy.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Neil Lockwood

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