The first official release credited to Wilson as a solo artist was the 1966 Beach Boys single "Caroline, No" (b/w "Summer Means New Love"), due to being the single's arranger and sole vocal presence. Around the same time, Wilson also produced cuts for other artists such as The Beach Boys' spear counterpart The Honeys (member Marilyn Rovell was Wilson's first wife), and Jan & Dean, whose "Surf City" became a #1 hit single. The 1977 album Love You and the unreleased Adult/Child (recorded during the same sessions) were tentatively considered for release as Brian Wilson solo albums, although the idea fell through. Love You would be last Beach Boys albums to feature Wilson's extended involvement for the better part of 35 years.
Brian's solo career, despite a few false starts, began in earnest with the 1987 single "Let's Go to Heaven in My Car" (b/w "Too Much Sugar"), featured in the film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. A year later, his debut solo album, the eponymous Brian Wilson, was released, at the time hailed as a 1980s equivalent of what is widely regarded as Wilson's magnum opus, 1966's Pet Sounds. A follow-up in much the same vein, Sweet Insanity, was scrapped due to various personal issues.
Also left on the shelf was a fruitful collaborative project with multi-instrumentalist Andy Paley, informally known as "The Paley Sessions". Over the years, a few tracks were released through various albums, but dozens more have been bootlegged, and a comprehensive release has yet to be assembled.
Instead, 1995 saw the release of two albums: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, a collection of re-recordings seemingly meant to reintroduce him to the public, and Orange Crate Art, a song cycle written by one-time lyricist Van Dyke Parks with contributions by Wilson, were released. An album of new compositions entitled Imagination followed in 1998.
Wilson began performing live again in 1999, and with his confidence as a performer growing ever stronger, he chose to release a live album documenting the Imagination tour (Live at the Roxy Theatre). In 2002, he began incorporating Pet Sounds in its entirety into his live performances; this, too, was documented in a live album titled Pet Sounds Live.
In 2004, Wilson revived and completed SMiLE, his unfinished 1967 album, performing the work in its entirety on a celebrated tour. The positive response lead him to record a studio version which met similar acclaim; the album cut "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental. That same year, he released Gettin' in Over My Head (containing many songs originating with the ill-fated Sweet Insanity album), featuring guest musicians Elton John, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and brother Carl, who passed away in 1998. Brian's song "Lay Down Burden" was written in tribute of his brother.
Brian released a collection of Christmas songs entitled What I Really Want For Christmas in 2005. His 2008 album, That Lucky Old Sun, marked his return to Capitol Records. As part of a two-album deal with Disney, Wilson released Reimagines Gershwin (2010), a tribute to his idol George Gershwin, and In the Key of Disney (2011), a collection of cover songs from various Disney films.
2012 saw the The Beach Boys celebrate their 50th anniversary, reuniting a majority of surviving band members including Brian, for a worldwide tour as well as the release of an album, That's Why God Made the Radio, composed almost entirely by Wilson with an assortment of co-writers. The album became the group's biggest chart success in decades, peaking at #3 on the Billboard album charts. Status quo was restored as the group members went their separate ways again after the conclusion of the tour.
In 2015, Wilson released his eleventh studio album, No Pier Pressure. Originally conceived as a follow-up to That's Why God Made the Radio before The Beach Boys reunion fell through, the album features guest appearances by contemporary artists such as Kacey Musgraves, She & Him, and Nate Ruess (of fun.), as well as former Beach Boys Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, and David Marks. Summer 2015 will also see the public release of Wilson's autobiographical motion picture Love and Mercy (named after Wilson's 1988 comeback single), with actors Paul Dano and John Cusack starring as a younger and older Wilson.
Still I Dream of It
Brian Wilson Lyrics
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Brian wilson
Time for supper now
Day's been hard and I'm so tired
I feel like eating now
Smell the kitchen now
Hear the maid whistle a tuneMy thoughts are fleeting now
Still I dream of it
Of that happy day
When I can say I've fallen in love
And it haunts me so
Like a dream that's
Somehow linked to all the stars above
Young and beautiful
Like a tree that's just been planted
I found life today
I made mistakes today
Will I ever learn the lessons
That all come my way
Still I dream of it
Of that happy day
When I can say I've fallen in love
And it haunts me so
Like a dream that's
Somehow linked to all the stars above
A little while ago
My mother told me
Jesus loved the world
Why hasn't he helped me to find a girl
And find my world
'til then I'm just a dreamer
I'm convinced of it
The hypnosis of our minds can take us far away
It's so easy now
You see someone up there high
And heaven's here to stay
Still I dream of it
Of that happy day
When I can say I've fallen in love
And it haunts me so
Like a dream that's
Somehow linked to all the stars above
Da da da daa
Da da da daa
Da da da daa
Brian Wilson's song 'Still I Dream of It' is a melancholic and wistful look at the past and present, with Wilson's desire for love and a meaningful relationship serving as a central motif throughout the song. The lyrics start with Wilson feeling tired and hungry, with his thoughts straying towards the promise of food in the kitchen. However, even as he starts to eat and feel better, his mind continues to drift towards thoughts of love and companionship, with Wilson acknowledging that his longing for love haunts him like a dream that's somehow linked to all the stars above.
As the song progresses, Wilson reflects on his life, acknowledging the mistakes he's made and the lessons he's yet to learn. He uses the metaphor of a young tree just planted to evoke a sense of newfound life and potential, but also recognizes that he still has a lot to learn. Even as he looks to the future with a sense of hope and longing, he also acknowledges the pain and uncertainty of his present, with the chorus serving as a refrain and a reminder of his ultimate desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Time for supper now
It's time to eat dinner
Day's been hard and I'm so tired
I've had a tough day and I'm exhausted
I feel like eating now
I'm hungry and ready to eat
Smell the kitchen now
I can smell the food cooking in the kitchen
Hear the maid whistle a tune
I can hear the maid whistling a song
My thoughts are fleeting now
My mind is wandering and changing quickly
Still I dream of it
I continue to dream about something
Of that happy day
Of a day when I was happy
When I can say I've fallen in love
When I can finally say I have truly fallen in love
And it haunts me so
It is constantly on my mind
Like a dream that's
Similar to a dream that is
Somehow linked to all the stars above
Connected to the stars in the sky
Young and beautiful
Youthful and attractive
Like a tree that's just been planted
Like a newly planted tree
I found life today
I discovered life today
I made mistakes today
I did something wrong today
Will I ever learn the lessons
Will I ever gain understanding from my experiences
That all come my way
That come into my life
A little while ago
Not long ago
My mother told me
My mother said to me
Jesus loved the world
Jesus had love for the world
And if that's true then
If that's a fact
Why hasn't he helped me to find a girl
Why hasn't he assisted me in finding love
And find my world
And discovering the things that matter most to me
'til then I'm just a dreamer
Until then, I am simply someone who dreams
I'm convinced of it
I am certain of it
The hypnosis of our minds can take us far away
The power of our thoughts can transport us to other places
It's so easy now
It's effortless now
You see someone up there high
You see someone successful and famous
And heaven's here to stay
And everything is wonderful
Da da da daa
Da da da daa
Da da da daa
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trevorramirez8718
time for supper now
days been hard and I'm so tired
I feel like eating now
smell the kitchen now
hear the maid whistle a tune
my thoughts are fleeting now
still I dream of it
of that happy day
when I can say I've fallen in love
and it haunts me so
like a dream that's somehow linked to all the stars above
young and beautiful
like a tree that's just been planted
I've found life today
made mistakes today
will I ever learn the lessons
that all come my way
still I dream of it
of that happy day
when I can say I've fallen in love
and it haunts me so
like a dream that's somehow linked
to all the star above
a little while ago
my mother told me
Jesus loved the world
and if that's true
why hasn't he helped me
to find a girl
and find my world
til then I'm just a dreamer
im convinced of it
the hypnosis of our minds
can take us far away
its so easy now
you see someone up there high
and heavens here to stay
still I dream of it
of that happy day when I can say
ive fallen in love
and it haunts me so
like a dream that's somehow linked
to all the stars above
@GiorgioModanese
Being a punk rocker with a piano ballad....only Brian Wilson could
@pedrojimenez5387
One of Brian's absolute best songs. So raw, so real and so good.
@waltsickle
Pedro smells like cheese.
@jonwhitfield8148
One of the most harrowing songs ever recorded. Brian's hoarse voice and the lo-fi quality of the recording just add to the frayed beauty.
@benjis3992
Jon Whitfield this is one of my favorite songs ever
@drifter402
@@takayukiishiguro well they did do that
@zosothezephead837
Makes me well up every time I hear it.
@AngelA-qj4jx
Such a powerful song, this is like peaking into Brian’s room during the 70’s
@MultiSweener
Haunting minor chord compositions which make me revisit such a dark tune. Love Brian.
@CaioBogoni
This is one unbelievably sad song.