Street of Dreams
Frank Sinatra & Count Basie and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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 up there on a moonbeams
Poor and nobody's poor
On the street of dreams
All the gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold up there on a moonbeam
Poor, and nobody's poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
The opening lines of "Street of Dreams" by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie spells out the essential theme of the song - that love is the great equalizer. The first two lines state that love is so powerful that it renders the status of kings insignificant compared to it. The song's title itself refers to a place where dreams come true, and the lyrics imply that love is the reason for that phenomenon. In the street of dreams, anything is possible, even repairing broken dreams, as long as love is present.
The song then goes on to list the things that can be found on the street of dreams, from gold and silver that one can hold on a moonbeam to the fact that the poor are just as rich as anyone else, as long as they have love. Through these images and ideas, the song emphasizes that the power of love can truly make anything possible, even the seemingly impossible dream of achieving lasting happiness. The last line repeats the idea that love brings equality, that anyone can be rich as long as they have love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love laughs at a king
Love is more powerful and valuable than any temporal power or status.
Kings don't mean a thing
Even the most powerful people in the world cannot control or understand matters of the heart.
On the street of dreams
In the realm of imagination and love, anything is possible.
Dreams broken in two, can be made like new
Even the most shattered and damaged dreams can be restored and revitalized.
On the street of dreams
The world of imagination and love is where we can find hope and inspiration.
Gold, silver and gold
Material possessions and wealth pale in comparison to the value of love and human connection.
All you can hold up there on a moonbeam
When we focus on love and imagination, we can attain limitless possibilities and potential.
Poor and nobody's poor
In the world of love, wealth and status are irrelevant and don't determine one's value or worth.
Long as love is sure
As long as we have love and connection, we are fulfilled and enriched.
On the street of dreams
The world of imagination and love is where we can find happiness and fulfillment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD LEWIS
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