Dreamin'
Jill Scott Lyrics


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Live for the dream, follow the dream
Beautiful dreamer
Live for the dream, follow the dream
Beautiful dreamer

Soul singer on the avenue hummin' her little tune
Wishin' one day to be everything she dreams
Her goals so far so unattainable, she thinks
But I say

Live for the dream, follow the dream
Beautiful dreamer
Live for the dream, follow the dream
Beautiful dreamer

Home boy on the avenue wants love
But doesn't have a clue that there's no clue to it
Just love, just love
Open up your heart and grab it, believe that you can have it
Take it, it's yours, it's yours

Live for the dream, follow the dream
Beautiful dreamer
Live for the dream, follow the dream
Beautiful dreamer

Oh, I know sometimes that it gets hard
Running up that road, surviving, beating the odds
But you don't have to worry, no fear, no doubt
Hold on to the dream
Believe, believe, believe, believe

Beautiful dreamer
Live for the dream, follow the dream




Beautiful dreamer
Dream, dream, dream

Overall Meaning

In Jill Scott's song "Dreamin'", the lyrics encapsulate themes about hope, determination, and the pursuit of one's dreams. The verses focus on two different individuals, a soul singer and a man seeking love, who are both striving for something seemingly out of reach. The chorus encourages them to hold onto their dreams, to believe that they can achieve their goals, and to continue pushing forward.


The song's lyrics contain inspiring words that suggest that anything is achievable if one desires it with passion and works hard for it. The opening lyrics "Live for the dream, follow the dream" highlights that the dream is not just about having a vision of something but actually living it, pursuing it, and achieving it. The repetition of "Beautiful Dreamer" in the chorus is also significant since it establishes the dreamer as a beautiful and worthy figure.


The second verse mentions a boy who wants love but doesn't know-how. He needs to open up his heart and believe that love is achievable. By holding onto hope and working hard, the person in the song can eventually overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. The bridge talks about how it may be difficult to achieve those goals, but we must continue to believe in ourselves and never lose faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Live for the dream, follow the dream
Emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's goals and aspirations


Beautiful dreamer
An optimistic reference to the person striving for their dreams


Soul singer on the avenue hummin' her little tune
Introduces a character with aspirations to become successful in their craft


Wishin' one day to be everything she dreams
Describes the singer's desires to achieve her full potential in her music career


Her goals so far so unattainable, she thinks
The singer thinks that her ambitions are too difficult to achieve


But I say
Introduces a contrasting viewpoint to the singer's pessimism


Home boy on the avenue wants love
Introduces a new character with a desire for love


But doesn't have a clue that there's no clue to it
The character is unsure how to find love, indicating a lack of direction in his life


Just love, just love
Suggests that love is attainable simply by seeking it out


Open up your heart and grab it, believe that you can have it
Encourages the character to have faith in themselves and their ability to achieve their desires


Take it, it's yours, it's yours
Reinforces the idea that the character can achieve their desires if they take action


Oh, I know sometimes that it gets hard
Acknowledges that the pursuit of dreams can be difficult


Running up that road, surviving, beating the odds
Emphasizes the perseverance that is required to achieve one's goals


But you don't have to worry, no fear, no doubt
Reassures the character that they can overcome their fears and doubts


Hold on to the dream
Encourages the character to not give up on their goals


Believe, believe, believe, believe
Repeatedly stresses the importance of having a positive outlook and maintaining belief in oneself


Dream, dream, dream
Reinforces the idea that one's dreams are important and worth pursuing




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joseph Belmaati, Mich Hedin Hansen, Tamara Savage

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Comments from YouTube:

NellyBelle

My favorite track off this album! Dope soundtrack! Love this by Jill Scott ....''Beautiful Dreamer''.....#RealMusic

Sonya Gillens

Mines too 😊 this very song started my LOVE for Ms. Scott!! #SHEBAD

NellyBelle

@Jacolby Green No not at all! Try Youtube mp3.

Jacolby Green

NellyBelle Have you been able to find it on any streaming service?

Jacolby Green

This song is nice. To bad I can't find it on iTunes.

Rodtinae Jones

This song is amazing!!!👌👍✌

yeha17422

Upset I can't play this on Spotify. Thank you Youtube!

macdoutmikey18

One of the best hooks......could see Mac Dre TIP and Messy Marv collabing with this nice....

Shawnna Bella

Loved this song from the movie ❤️

Heru Bey

This my favorite of Jilly Jill's music, smooth love make song!!

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