Dreamin'
G. Love/Special Sauce Lyrics

Everyone starts with the sweetest dreams
All people begin by having the most pleasant dreams

Living long life living beautiful scenes
They imagine living a long life surrounded by lovely surroundings

Make a million dollars wearing gold and jewels
They aspire to become wealthy, dressing extravagantly with jewelry made of precious metals

Drive a big black Benz or a Caribbean cruise
They dream of owning a big, expensive car and taking luxurious cruises in the Caribbean

Or maybe you dream that you just can't lose
Perhaps you fantasize that you can't fail at anything that you do

Or playing blues is the path that you choose
You may hope to become a blues musician and that will be your chosen path

Or perhaps your dream of going back to nature's plan
You might aspire to return to natural living as per the plan of nature

And just live off the land and be a natural man
You would like to depend on the fruits of the land and live naturally

Or of a beautiful girl who's holding your hand
Alternatively, you dream of a beautiful lady by your side, holding your hand

Loving the one you're with, with her beautiful tan
You are in love with the person you are with and adore their lovely tan

Like you're holding the riff that laying in your hand
You feel like you have a special tune in your hand that you can't let go of

Or you dream of playing band from electric lady land
You aspire to play in a band like the one from Electric Ladyland

Riffs just like Jimi Hendrix
You wish to play guitar riffs similar to those played by Jimi Hendrix

[Chorus]
The chorus speaks of the feeling of the song and compares dreams to fish that one must continue to pursue

"stop daydreaming!"
This line is the teacher's admonition to stop fantasizing

That's what my teachers used to say
Teachers would commonly make this request

While they kick a bunch of crap that I forgot anyway
Despite their warnings, they teach things that may not be useful or memorable to some individuals

Educatin's important to make a man complete
Education is crucial to complete a person's development

But everything I learned in school
The words following this phrase means that most of what was learned in school was never applied later in life

I learned again on the street
The artist is saying that life experience can be more informative than anything he learned in school

Now my time is booked cause I've got the look
As a result of his unique look and talent, his schedule is full

And when I walk on my path
The next line refers to how he's on the route to achieving his goals

You know I can't be shook
He is unwavering in his determination to succeed and cannot be sidetracked

Stay alert in this day you have to go for yours
The person must be focused and seize opportunities in the current moment

The force conspires to help brothers
In some way, the universe is actively conspiring to help people achieve their goals

That help others open doors
Part of this help manifests as opportunities to help others

Wars and battles, rage round us everyday
There are continuous conflicts around us every day, which we may not even be aware of

While the real troops keep our heads up while we play
Other people take up the mantle to face these conflicts while the artist continues to pursue his dreams

This game of chance that they busy calling life
Life is often referred to as a game of chance where the outcome is uncertain

Can be quite a disappointing ride
The results of this game of chance might not always be to one's satisfaction

You can't blame the youth and you can't blame god
Neither young folks nor divinity might be responsible for life's outcomes

Now who you gonna blame when the dogs in the yard
When things don't go as expected, who will one hold accountable?

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the importance of persevering in pursuit of one's dreams.

Wisdom asks "are you ready for this?"
Wisdom within oneself asks whether one is prepared for what is ahead

Experience says "the kid can't miss"
Experience suggests that success for the individual is guaranteed, given the experience gained over time

Professional advice got you thinking twice
Advice given by professionals may make one cautious or distrusting of their own abilities

Don't roll the dice if you can't pay the price
If one can't afford to lose, one shouldn't take chances

The omen says "walk towards the light
The omen refers to a sign of good luck or positive direction

The first impulse is free and it's always right"
One's first reaction or intuition is typically free of bias and usually correct

Doubt suggests "what you think you can achieve?"
Doubt will challenge whether a person has faith in their ability to manage their aspirations

You're just a Philly kid from south 2 street
Others may minimize one's capabilities by categorizing them only as a person from a particular place on the South side of Philadelphia

Rapping blues and playing guitar
The singer can play guitar and rap over Blues music

Now I'm chillin sky's the limit
The singer is satisfied with where they're presently situated and there is no longer anything that they cannot achieve

I'm a rock and 'roll star
He has now achieved what he seeks to become a rock and roll star

Making funky music hit records are exploding
By producing unique music, he is now successful, and his records are selling well

The free wind is blowing
The features that impart an individual spirit and inspire creativity were free to move about

Higher than the liars melting in the fire
The singer is attaining great height and is more remarkable than the deceitful people who are facing difficulties

How high can you ride?
He aims to seek greater heights

The greatest victory it was
The task performed was the most significant accomplishment

When we believe in legends getting busy like the man
The most notable triumphs are achieved when attempting to provide direction, resembling people who are renowned for their achievements

"school's in session"
The teachers are now addressing everyone and giving out instruction

Addressing all you people
The teachers are talking to the entire group of individuals present

Like I know who you are
The teachers don't know everyone who is present but assume that their comments will apply to everybody

'cause streets are universal and the world is wide
The streets are in every location, and the world is enormous and diverse, implying the singers' message is relevant to all

But no matter what you're running from you just can't hide
Regardless of what one is fleeing, it is impossible to conceal from one's problems

If you seek the truth, the truest kid you'll find
If you want to seek the truth, you'll discover someone who is true to themselves

So trace your tracks a fact's a fact
Follow your course since the truth of what occurred or was said cannot be altered

Three aces one king and a one eyed jack
Five playing cards, comprising three aces, one King, and one Jack with only one eye

You ain't going no where until its time to leave
One can't go anywhere until it's appropriate to depart or move on

Your wind's just a little story that I'm starting to read
The artist is listening to the tale of your life but hasn't read more than a few chapters yet

[Chorus]
The final repetition emphasizes the importance of perseverance in fulfilling one's dreams.