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I Had a Dream
Catman Cohen Lyrics
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Ending in a murder scene
And I’m not such a man
Never been so brave or grand
But little one
I had a dream
About a nation that became…
A dazzling sky
The heroes of youth
A burning ache
Resurrecting Truth
My dreamy one
I had a dream
About a nation that became…
A guiding hand
Wipes the greed away
A whistle blown
Digs corruption’s grave
My dreamy one
I had a dream
About a nation that became…
A jasmine wind
Turns the air so sweet
A cleansing spring
Washes stained elites
Oh, little one
I had a dream
About a nation that became…
A brilliant star
‘Bove a poor man’s house
A treasure chest
Let the magic out
My dreamy one
I had a dream
Oh, dreamy one, Oh, dreamy one
I had a dream
This shadow of a man
Had a dream he can’t forget
A shadow with a dream
A nation changed, a nation blessed
And let us sing…
Lux et Veritas…Victoria
Let’s make our dreams come true
Lux et Veritas…..Victoria
And the dream begins with you
My dreamy one
I had a dream
A nation changed, a nation blessed
The song "I Had a Dream" by Catman Cohen is a powerful track that speaks to the ideas of bravery, heroism, and unity. The first verse of the song speaks to a great man who had a dream that ended in a murder scene, setting a tone of tragedy and sacrifice. However, the chorus emphasizes that the singer is not such a man and has never been so brave or grand, leading to the suggestion that the dream may refer to something greater than one individual.
The following verses paint a picture of a nation that became something beautiful and transformative, where heroes of youth and resurrecting truth create a powerful sense of insight and transformation. The song speaks to an air of hope, with a guiding hand wiping greed away and a whistle that dig corruption's grave. The song emphasizes the importance of unity and the power of the people, where the dream of a nation changing and being blessed is made possible by every person.
Ultimately, the song suggests that a nation can change and be blessed, but it requires the dreamy one to engage with the dream and to make it a reality. This message of hope and unity is encapsulated in the repeated phrase "Lux et Veritas…Victoria," which translates to "Light and Truth…Victory," suggesting that truth and light can lead to a victorious future.
Line by Line Meaning
A great man had a dream
Referring to Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic 'I Have a Dream' speech
Ending in a murder scene
Despite the positive message of the speech, MLK was assassinated shortly thereafter
And I’m not such a man
Catman Cohen recognizes that he is not on the same level as MLK
Never been so brave or grand
He acknowledges that he is not as heroic as MLK was
But little one
Addressing someone who he feels is younger and less experienced
I had a dream
Catman Cohen also has a dream for a better world
About a nation that became…
His dream is about a country transforming into something better
A dazzling sky
The youth of the nation become heroic figures, bringing light to the world
The heroes of youth
The young people of the country perform great acts of valor and inspire others
A burning ache
There is a deep passion driving this transformation
Resurrecting Truth
This passion is used to bring honesty and transparency back to the nation
A guiding hand
Someone or something is leading the way to a better future
Wipes the greed away
This guiding force is combating greed, which is a major issue in the nation
A whistle blown
The nation is actively rooting out and exposing any corrupt activity
Digs corruption’s grave
There is a concerted effort to completely eradicate corruption from the nation
A jasmine wind
The air is now filled with sweet fragrances, symbolizing the nation's overall improvement
Turns the air so sweet
The pleasant aroma represents the abundance of happiness and joy in the nation
A cleansing spring
The nation is purified of its sins and blemishes
Washes stained elites
Even the upper classes of society are held accountable for their actions and cleansed
Oh, little one
Catman Cohen continues to address the same audience who he feels needs guidance
A brilliant star
A poor person's household is lifted up by a bright star, representing hope
‘Bove a poor man’s house
The poor are lifted up and given an opportunity to thrive
A treasure chest
The nation has a wealth of resources and potential that is being unlocked
Let the magic out
The potential is being harnessed and made into something great
This shadow of a man
Catman Cohen still feels that he is in MLK's shadow
Had a dream he can’t forget
His own dream is so powerful that it stays with him
A shadow with a dream
He still sees himself as a lesser figure, but he still has a vision for the future
A nation changed, a nation blessed
If this dream were to come true, the nation would be transformed and live in abundance
And let us sing…
Catman Cohen is now involving others in his dream
Lux et Veritas…Victoria
Latin phrase meaning 'Light and Truth...Victory'
Let’s make our dreams come true
He calls on others to work together to make this dream a reality
And the dream begins with you
He emphasizes that everyone has a role to play in making this dream a reality
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.