The members of Fleetwood Mac were experiencing emotional upheavals while recording "Rumours". Drummer Mick Fleetwood was going through a divorce. Bass player John McVie was separating from his wife, keyboard player Christine McVie. Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and Nicks were ending their eight-year relationship. "We had to go through this elaborate exercise of denial," explains Buckingham to Blender Magazine, "keeping our personal feelings in one corner of the room while trying to be professional in the other." These circumstances inspired the writing of "Dreams."
Nicks wrote the song at the Record Plant studio in Sausalito, California, in early 1976. "One day when I wasn't required in the main studio," remembers singer Stevie Nicks to Blender, "I took a Fender Rhodes piano and went into another studio that was said to belong to Sly, of Sly & the Family Stone. It was a black-and-red room, with a sunken pit in the middle where there was a piano, and a big black-velvet bed with Victorian drapes."
"I sat down on the bed with my keyboard in front of me," continues Nicks. "I found a drum pattern, switched my little cassette player on and wrote 'Dreams' in about 10 minutes. Right away I liked the fact that I was doing something with a dance beat, because that made it a little unusual for me."
When Nicks played the song to the rest of the group, they decided to record it the following day. Only a basic track was recorded at Sausalito. Recording assistant Cris Morris remembers that "all (they) kept was the drum track and live vocal from Stevie — the guitars and bass were added later in Los Angeles."
Christine McVie described the song as having "just three chords and one note in the left hand" and "boring" when Nicks played a rough version on the piano. McVie changed her mind, after Lindsey "fashioned three sections out of identical chords, making each section sound completely different. He created the impression that there’s a thread running through the whole thing."
"Dreams" reached the number one spot in the United States on June 18, 1977, and held it for one week. It went to #24 in the United Kingdom.
Dreams
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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You say you want your freedom
Well, who am I to keep you down?
It's only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
But listen carefully
To the sound of your loneliness
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
And what you lost
Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playin'
Say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
You'll know
Now here I go again
I see the crystal visions
I keep my visions to myself
It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams
And have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
Ooh, what you lost
Thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playin'
Women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playin'
Say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
You'll know
You will know
Oh, you'll know
The song "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac was released in 1977 and is a classic in the world of rock music. The lyrics explore the themes of heartbreak and loneliness as the singer tries to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of it: "Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom, well who am I to keep you down?" The singer accepts that the relationship is over and that the other person wants their freedom, but she also acknowledges the pain she feels in her loneliness. The line "It's only right that you should play the way you feel it" suggests that the other person should be true to themselves, but it also implies a sense of resignation that the singer must accept their decision regardless of how it makes her feel.
The chorus of the song, with the line "Thunder only happens when it's raining", is the most iconic part of the song. This line is a metaphor for the turmoil that accompanies a breakup. The next line, "Players only love you when they're playing", suggests that those who claim to love you may not be sincere, and they only love you when they are getting something out of it. The final line, "Say women, they will come and they will go, when the rain washes you clean, you'll know", is an acknowledgement that relationships are temporary and that one must be willing to accept the heartbreak that comes with them.
Overall, "Dreams" is an incredibly powerful song that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. It explores the universal themes of love, loss, and heartbreak in a way that is both captivating and heart-wrenching.
Line by Line Meaning
Now here you go again
The singer is acknowledging that someone is entering into a new phase of their life.
You say you want your freedom
The singer understands that this person wants to be free and do what they want.
Well, who am I to keep you down?
The singer admits that they have no right to hold the person back.
It's only right that you should
The artist accepts that the person deserves to live their life as they choose.
Play the way you feel it
The artist encourages the person to be true to themselves.
But listen carefully
The singer advises the person to be aware of their feelings and emotions.
To the sound of your loneliness
The singer tells the person to pay attention to their own loneliness and how it affects them.
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
The artist is describing how the loneliness can consume a person like a constant, driving force.
In the stillness of remembering what you had
The artist describes how the person may become lost in their memories of what they once had.
And what you lost
The artist acknowledges that the person has also experienced loss of what they once had.
Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin'
The singer explains that things only get crazy and turbulent during difficult times.
Players only love you when they're playin'
The artist warns that some people may only show affection when it benefits them.
Say women, they will come and they will go
The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of relationships with women.
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
The singer suggests that tough times can make you stronger and cleanse you of negativity.
Now here I go again
The singer is admitting that they are also entering into a new phase of their life.
I see the crystal visions
The artist is describing experiencing imaginative and clear thoughts about the future.
I keep my visions to myself
The artist is keeping their daydreams private and close to their heart.
It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams
The singer admits that they are the only one who wants to share in this person's dreams.
And have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
The singer is inquiring if the person has any ambitions they would like to share with them.
Dreams of loneliness
The artist acknowledges that the person may have dreams rooted in their feelings of isolation.
Ooh, what you lost
The artist repeats the idea of losing something, further emphasizing the pain of this loss.
You will know
The artist reassures the person that they will gain insights and understanding through their experiences.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stephanie Nicks
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Lyrics
Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well, who am I to keep you down?
It's only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
But listen carefully
To the sound of your loneliness
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
And what you lost
Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playin'
Say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
You'll know
Now here I go again
I see the crystal visions
I keep my visions to myself
It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams
And have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
Ooh, what you lost
Thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playin'
Women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playin'
Say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
You'll know
You will know
Oh, you'll know
@jpeter5715
My girlfriend said this song sucked, now she's single.
@Gypsy1194
Rightly so! Lol
@truthfulnubian7769
🤣🤣
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sacralige
@elgallomelena7363
You get a bottle of ocean spray juice my friend
@thomasboyce4589
@@elgallomelena7363 and a skateboard
@dorianautry
I can hear my mom singing this now. Oh how she loved her some Stevie. 😔 Rest well mommy 😇🕊️. Thanks for exposing this little black girl to ALL KINDS of music 🙏🏽
@kristenbates417
That brought a tear to my eye. Well done, Mama ❤
@kevinmcafee7172
You had a great mother 🥹
@dorianautry
@@kristenbates417 me too 😔. Thank u. She really did do a good job 💕