Talking Dreams
Echosmith Lyrics

The lyrics to Echosmith's song "Talking Dreams" are an ode to living in the moment and chasing your dreams with vigor. The opening lines, "This is a short race, this is a short life // Let's run, not walk, through this beautiful life" convey the sense of urgency and vitality that the singer feels towards living life to the fullest. The reference to it being a "short life" implies that time is precious and fleeting, and we must make the most of the time we have.

The next stanza, which reads "We're falling sideways, big lights freeways // Heart beats through me, through this beautiful life" is a surreal and dreamlike description of the experiences that can come with chasing your dreams. The world seems topsy-turvy ("falling sideways") but at the same time, full of possibility ("big lights freeways"). The singer feels the beat of their heart, which is symbolic of their passion and drive.

The chorus of the song brings in the theme of pursuing one's dreams directly. The line "We're talking dreams maybe" suggests that the singer and their partner are discussing their aspirations and goals. They make a specific reference to running away to New York City, which is often seen as a place of opportunity and possibility. The line "We'll cut the strings maybe" implies that they will abandon anything holding them back from living the life they want. The final lines of the chorus, "Through rose-colored lenses // Try not to forget it // We're talking dreams maybe // We're talking dreams baby (Yeah)" cast the whole song in a hopeful and optimistic light. The singer wants to view the world through a positive lens, and urges their partner to do the same as they chase their dreams together.