1.) Donald Alan (Don) King (b. May 4, 1954, in Fremont, Nebraska) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and trumpeter. In the 1970s and 1980s, he recorded a total of four major label albums, and charted more than fifteen hit singles on the Billboard country music charts.
2.) Formed in 1981, this post-no wave NYC anti-supergroup teamed Mars refugees Lucy Hamilton and Mark Cunningham with percussionist Duncan Lindsay, whose brother Arto and his Brazilian foil Toni Nogueira would join in time for the group's lone vinyl outing. Don King topped its mass of post-samba shuffle and '80s electro-beats with stabbing funk bass, dying-goose clarinet/trumpet and disruptive slices of slide guitar to create an exercise in marked contrasts.
Street of Dreams
Don King Lyrics
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Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue
Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams
Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
The song "Street of Dreams" by Don King appears to be a message of hope directed at those who are feeling troubled, unhappy or burdened by the unfulfilled aspects of their lives, particularly when their dreams seem to have turned to ashes. The song starts with a call to action that encourages us to abandon our old dreams for new ones, as if to suggest that it is never too late to change course or to discover a fresh source of inspiration. The singer then proceeds to describe a place, the "street of dreams", where these new dreams can be found, and where one can find others who are like-minded and supportive. The street of dreams is a place of acceptance and belonging, of healing and redemption.
The song then takes an interesting turn with the idea that love laughs at kings, and that kings do not amount to much on the street of dreams. This assertion seems to be an indictment of superficiality and materialism, that one's worth is not measured by titles, riches or social status, but rather by the depth of one's heart and the sincerity of one's love. The street of dreams is a place where one can realize that true wealth comes from finding joy and satisfaction in the simple things, in the moonbeams that reflect the beauty of nature, and in the assurance that love prevails even in the most difficult circumstances. In the end, the song is a song of hope, resilience and community that celebrates the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and find fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It's the darkest moment of your life.
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Find new hope and aspirations.
Your new dreams for old
Don't hold onto the past, let it go.
I know where they're bought
I know where to find new dreams.
I know where they're sold
I can help you find your way to your new dreams.
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You need to take action in your darkest hour.
And you'll be met there by others like you
You're not alone in this struggle.
Brothers as blue
Others who are also feeling down.
Smiling on the street of dreams
Despite the struggles, hope and happiness can be found.
Love laughs at a king
Love is a powerful force that transcends societal hierarchies.
Kings don't mean a thing
Wealth and power are meaningless in the face of love and human connection.
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
No matter how hopeless the situation seems, new dreams and opportunities can arise.
Gold, sliver and gold
Material possessions pale in comparison to what can be found on the street of dreams.
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
The intangible things like love and hope are the most valuable things in life.
Poor, no one is poor
One's worth is not tied to their wealth or status.
Long as love is sure
Love can provide true riches in life.
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Even in the darkest of times, there is still hope.
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
Despite the struggle, there can still be moments of happiness and celebration.
It's ringing with cheer
Hope and joy can be found in unexpected places.
'Cause yesterday's gone
The past is behind us, we can only move forward.
Tomorrow is near
The future is full of potential.
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Even in the darkest of times, we can find relief and hope.
Things will be brighter the moment you find
With a little effort, things can start to turn around.
More of your kind
More people who understand and support you.
Smiling on the street of dreams
Hope and happiness can be found in the most unexpected places.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Lewis, Victor Young
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