Lombardo formed The Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen Lombardo, Lebert Lombardo, and Victor Lombardo and other musicians from his hometown. Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million phonograph records during their lifetimes.
Street of Dreams
Guy Lombardo Lyrics
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Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue
Love laughs at a king
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 is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams
Love laughs at a king
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 is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
The song "Street Of Dreams" by Guy Lombardo is a ballad that captures the essence of hope and new beginnings. The lyrics talk about how, at midnight, one can trade their old dreams for new ones. The singer knows where these dreams are bought and sold, and encourages listeners to get there at midnight, where they will be met by others like them - brothers as blue, all smiling on the street of dreams. Love is the real currency on the street of dreams, where poverty is impossible as long as love is sure.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how love laugh at kings and how kings don't mean a thing on the street of dreams. Here the singer implies that however powerful one is in the real world, love is the only true measure of wealth on the street of dreams. Dreams that were broken in two can be made new again, as long as one is on this magical street, made of moonbeams and full of light.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and inspiration, encouraging people to trade their old worn-out dreams for new ones and find joy in the company of others on the street of dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It's a late hour where you're feeling the weight of your problems.
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Take a chance to find new hopes and aspirations.
Your new dreams for old
Keep changing and pursuing your desires.
I know where they're bought
There's a place where you can realize your desires.
I know where they're sold
There's a path to follow to make your dreams come true.
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
At a certain point, you must go out and search for opportunities.
And you'll be met there by others like you
You will find people searching for the same purpose.
Brothers as blue
Supporting each other in life challenges.
Smiling on the street of dreams
Happiness in achieving their dreams.
Love laughs at a king
Love is more important than power.
Kings don't mean a thing
Power and social status are not everything.
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even if you suffer setbacks, you can still rebuild your dreams.
Gold, sliver and gold
Success and prosperity are achievable.
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Our sense of happiness isn't derived from material possession itself, but from the abstraction that comes from the ideas that material possessions offer.
Poor, no one is poor
In the end, everyone is equal when it comes to the value placed on our human connections.
Long as love is sure
As long as you're surrounded by love, you're rich in life.
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
There's a symbol of hope in the middle of uncertainty.
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
Amidst unhappy people, there is still something that brings joy.
It's ringing with cheer
The world is a happier place when people share joy together.
'Cause yesterday's gone
The past is behind us, and it should serve only as a lesson.
Tomorrow is near
There's another day ahead with new hopes.
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
At the end of the day, the heart feels a sense of relief.
Things will be brighter the moment you find
Once you've found your purpose, everything will start falling into place.
More of your kind
Finding people that think similarly to you is important.
Smiling on the street of dreams
Again, happiness in achieving one's own dreams.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD LEWIS
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