Don't Dream It's Over
Diana Krall Lyrics

There is freedom within
There is a sense of personal freedom that exists inside oneself.

There is freedom without
There is also freedom that can be found externally.

Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup
Attempting to capture or control something that is far too vast or large to be contained.

There's a battle ahead
A struggle or challenge lies in the near future.

Many battles are lost
It's common to experience defeat or setbacks.

But you'll never see the end of the road
No matter how far down the path you travel, there is always another piece of the journey remaining.

While you're traveling with me
So long as you and I move forward together, we will continue to progress forward.

Hey now, hey now
A friendly way to grab someone's attention or to shift the focus towards something.

Don't dream it's over
Do not allow yourself to believe that the journey has come to an end.

When the world comes in
When external factors or events begin to happen that affect our journey.

They come, they come
These external influences will start to make their presence known.

To build a wall between us
These influences will attempt to create a barrier or obstacle in our path.

We know they won't win
But we possess the strength and determination to overcome and succeed despite these challenges.

Now I'm towing my car
I am pulling my vehicle along, perhaps struggling to keep it moving forward.

There's a hole in the roof
There are imperfections or shortcomings within my situation that I must confront.

My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
I'm beginning to feel uneasy or distrustful about my belongings or circumstances, although I cannot identify any specific reasons why.

In the paper today
Current events or news is being covered by the media.

Tales of war and of waste
Reporting on the destructive and violent events happening around the world.

But you turn right over to the TV page
I choose to ignore the harshness of reality and instead focus on mindless entertainment.

Now I'm walking again
I am continuing to move forward despite any obstacles or setbacks.

To the beat of a drum
I am moving forward in tune or harmony with the rhythms of life.

And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
I am eager or excited to reach the entrance of your soul or emotions.

Only shadows ahead
There may still be challenges or obstacles lurking beyond my immediate surroundings.

Barely clearing the roof
I may still be struggling to overcome obstacles or shortcomings despite having made some progress.

Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
By continuing to move forward despite obstacles, we can experience the joy and elation of success and freedom.

You know they won't win
No matter how many challenges or obstacles arise, we possess the skills and determination to overcome them and ultimately succeed.