It has since become a staple of films and TV shows, from Toy Story 3, Spaceballs, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Wayne's World.
Dream Weaver
Gary Wright Lyrics
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Climbed aboard the dream weaver train
Driver take away my worries of today
And leave tomorrow behind
Ooh, dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh, dream weaver
Fly me high through the starry skies
Maybe to an astral plane
Cross the highways of fantasy
Help me to forget today's pain
Ooh, dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh, dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Though the dawn may be coming soon
There still may be some time
Fly me away to the bright side of the moon
Meet me on the other side
Ooh, dream weaver
I believe you can get me through the night
Ooh, dream weaver
I believe we can reach the morning light
Dream weaver
Dream weaver
The lyrics of Gary Wright's song "Dream Weaver" speak to the idea of using dreams to escape the troubles of reality. The singer closes their eyes and goes on the "dream weaver train," letting the driver take them away from their worries and into a world of fantasy. They believe that the dream weaver can help them get through the night and reach the morning light.
The singer imagines flying through the starry skies to an "astral plane," a reference to the concept of out-of-body experiences and spiritual travel. They ask the dream weaver to help them forget the pain of today by crossing the highways of fantasy. The dawn may be coming soon, but there is still time to be transported to the bright side of the moon, where they hope to be met on the other side.
Overall, the song portrays the power of dreams to provide an escape and a sense of hope for a better future. It speaks to the universal desire for relief from life's difficulties and the belief that dreams can provide that relief.
Line by Line Meaning
I've just closed my eyes again
I am ready to dream and escape reality.
Climbed aboard the dream weaver train
I am ready to embark on a journey through my dreams.
Driver take away my worries of today
I want my dreams to help me forget my current problems and stress.
And leave tomorrow behind
I want to live in the present and not worry about the future.
Ooh, dream weaver
I am addressing the power that controls my dreams.
I believe you can get me through the night
I trust that my dreams will help me through the night.
I believe we can reach the morning light
I have hope that my dreams will help me find happiness.
Fly me high through the starry skies
I want my dreams to take me on a magical journey.
Maybe to an astral plane
I am open to the idea of experiencing other dimensions in my dreams.
Cross the highways of fantasy
I want my dreams to take me on an unforgettable adventure.
Help me to forget today's pain
I am asking my dreams to help me escape from the hardships of reality.
Though the dawn may be coming soon
I am aware that my dream journey may come to an end.
There still may be some time
I still hope to have some more time in my dreams.
Fly me away to the bright side of the moon
I want to reach a state of bliss in my dreams.
Meet me on the other side
I want to meet with the power that controls my dreams.
Dream weaver
I am addressing the power that controls my dreams again.
Dream weaver
I am addressing the power that controls my dreams again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gary Wright
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