Dreamland
Elton John & Bruce Hornsby Lyrics

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Isn't this old night so nice
I hope you can feel what I feel tonight
Little boy's not getting it right
Trying so hard with all his might

Clouds in the sky keeping the sun away
Doesn't mean the sun is not shining today
Seems something is always in your way

You've got a wide, wide array of insurmountable problems every day

Hey, slip away, slide away
Into dreamland, dreamland
Slip away, slide away
Into dream, dream, dreamland, dream, dreamland

In your own private place of dreams
I hope you'll find a place where it seems
The road is always straight and true
Wherever you walk is bright for you

I hope you'll remember these times we share
Hope you'll find some comfort there
In the meantime lose your cares
You can go anywhere, close your eyes and it will take you there

Slip away, slide away
Into dreamland, dreamland
Slip away, slide away
Into dream, dream, dreamland, dream, dreamland

Isn't this old night so nice, so nice

Gonna cherish my time with you
Gonna smile, smile the whole day through
Wake up tomorrow maybe you'll find
Darkness gone from your mind

Want you to be what you want to be
Don't want you ever hurt like me
Smiling through the saddest times
Could only happens in dreams, I wonder is it nice as it seems

Slip away, slide away
Into dreamland, dreamland
Slip away, slide away
Into dream, dream, dreamland, dream, dreamland

Dream, dream, dreamland
Dream, dream, dreamland
Dream, dream, dreamland

Maybe you'll get your wishes in dreams this night
Because I can't seem to do it here in real life
Dream, dream, dreamland
Dream, dream, dreamland

Maybe you'll get your wishes in dreams this night

Because I can's seem to help you in real life
Into dream, dream, dreamland, dream, dreamland

Overall Meaning

"Dreamland" by Elton John and Bruce Hornsby is a song that explores the idea of escape and finding solace in dreams and the imagination. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a better, more peaceful existence, away from the challenges and obstacles of everyday life.

In the first verse, the song describes the singer's dissatisfaction with their current situation. The line "Little boy's not getting it right, trying so hard with all his might" suggests a sense of frustration and feeling inadequate. The clouds in the sky symbolize the difficulties and hardships that prevent the sun from shining through, serving as a metaphor for the obstacles and problems the singer faces.

The chorus encourages the listener to slip away into dreamland, a place of refuge and tranquility. It emphasizes the power of dreams to transport us to a better place, where the road is straight and true and everything is bright. Here, dreams become a sanctuary where the listener can escape their cares and find comfort. The repetition of "dream, dream, dreamland" further emphasizes the importance of dreams as a means of escape.

The second verse reflects on the shared experiences between the singer and the listener. It expresses a hope that the listener will find solace and comfort in the times they have spent together. The lines "In the meantime lose your cares, you can go anywhere, close your eyes and it will take you there" suggest that dreams provide a temporary respite from the challenges of reality.

The final section of the song acknowledges the limitations of the real world and the powerlessness the singer feels to help the listener. It expresses a sense of longing for the listener's dreams to come true, as dreams offer the possibility of a better life. The repetition of "dream, dream, dreamland" serves as a reminder of the escapism dreams can provide and the potential to find comfort and fulfillment within them.

Overall, "Dreamland" conveys a yearning for a better existence and highlights the power of dreams as a means of escape and solace from the hardships of the real world. It encourages the listener to find refuge and comfort in their own dreams, suggesting that they hold the potential for a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Isn't this old night so nice
The darkness of the night provides a comforting atmosphere

I hope you can feel what I feel tonight
I hope you can experience the same emotions as me in this moment

Little boy's not getting it right
The young boy is struggling and making mistakes

Trying so hard with all his might
He is putting in a lot of effort and determination

Clouds in the sky keeping the sun away
Obstacles and challenges are blocking happiness and positivity

Doesn't mean the sun is not shining today
Despite the obstacles, there is still hope and brightness

Seems something is always in your way
It feels like there are constant barriers and difficulties

You've got a wide, wide array of insurmountable problems every day
You are faced with a multitude of overwhelming problems daily

Hey, slip away, slide away
Escape from reality and enter a different realm

Into dreamland, dreamland
Into a place of imagination and fantasy

In your own private place of dreams
Finding solace and peace in a personal dream world

I hope you'll find a place where it seems
I hope you discover a space where everything feels ideal

The road is always straight and true
Every path you take is straightforward and reliable

Wherever you walk is bright for you
Every step you take is filled with brightness and positivity

I hope you'll remember these times we share
I hope the memories of our time together stay with you

Hope you'll find some comfort there
I hope you find solace and peace in those memories

In the meantime lose your cares
Temporarily let go of your worries and troubles

You can go anywhere, close your eyes and it will take you there
Through imagination, you can transport yourself to any desired location

Gonna cherish my time with you
I am going to treasure the moments we spend together

Gonna smile, smile the whole day through
I will maintain a constant, joyful smile throughout the day

Wake up tomorrow maybe you'll find
When you awaken tomorrow, perhaps you will discover

Darkness gone from your mind
The negativity and darkness in your thoughts have disappeared

Want you to be what you want to be
I desire for you to become who you aspire to be

Don't want you ever hurt like me
I don't want you to experience the pain I have endured

Smiling through the saddest times
Finding happiness and contentment even during difficult moments

Could only happen in dreams, I wonder is it nice as it seems
The ability to smile amidst sadness is often only possible in dreams, and I question if it is truly as pleasant as it appears

Maybe you'll get your wishes in dreams this night
Perhaps in your dreams tonight, you will have your desires fulfilled

Because I can't seem to do it here in real life
I, unfortunately, cannot make your wishes come true in the real world

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BRUCE HORNSBY

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