Dreams
Jackie Thomas 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
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
And what you lost
And what you had
And what you lost
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
They 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 vision
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
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
They say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean you'll know
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
They say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean you'll know
You'll know
You'll know
Oh, you'll know
"Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac was written by Stevie Nicks, the band's lead singer. The song is an introspective look at a past lover who has moved on, leaving the singer feeling lonely and heartbroken. The opening lines are addressed to the former lover, acknowledging their desire for freedom and allowing them to go, but the song's true focus is on the singer's own feelings of loneliness and loss.
The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey the singer's emotions, such as the heartbeat that drives her mad in the stillness of remembering what she had and what she lost. The chorus, "Thunder only happens when it's raining, players only love you when they're playing," suggests that the singer has learned that love is fleeting and that people will only stick around for as long as it suits them. The lyrics also suggest a sense of longing and wistfulness, as the singer wonders if the former lover has any dreams left to sell.
Overall, "Dreams" is a deeply personal and emotional song that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak and loss. Stevie Nicks' haunting vocals and the song's powerful lyrics combine to create a timeless classic that remains popular today, over 40 years after its initial release.
Line by Line Meaning
Now here you go again
This is a new cycle for you
You say you want your freedom
You want to be free of restrictions
Well, who am I to keep you down
I have no right to hold you back
It's only right that you should play the way you feel it
You should follow your heart
But listen carefully to the sound
Pay attention to what your heart is telling you
Of your loneliness
You are alone and need to find your way
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
Your emotions are overwhelming you
In the stillness of remembering what you had
When you're alone you realize what you've lost
And what you lost
You've lost something important
And what you had
You had something good
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Chaos only happens in bad times
Players only love you when they're playing
People are only interested in you for what you can offer them
They say women, they will come and they will go
Women will always be fickle and unpredictable
When the rain washes you clean you'll know
When you start over, you'll see things more clearly
Now here I go again
I'm about to start again
I see the crystal vision
I have a clear idea of what I want
I keep my visions to myself
I don't share my goals with others
It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams
I want to support your goals
And have you any dreams you'd like to sell
Do you need my help to achieve your goals?
Dreams of loneliness
You have goals, but you're not sure how to achieve them
Ooh, what you lost
You've been through a lot
Oh, thunder only happens when it's raining
Chaos only happens in bad times
Players only love you when they're playing
People are only interested in you for what you can offer them
They say women, they will come and they will go
Women will always be fickle and unpredictable
When the rain washes you clean you'll know
When you start over, you'll see things more clearly
Oh, you'll know
You'll realize what's really important in life
Contributed by Isabella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.