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Dreamer
Jody Raffoul Lyrics
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Thats all Ive ever been
Im so far gone
Im in knee deep
And if it werent for you
You keep me dreaming
I dont think I would ever be
Silver spoons
Green grass
Full moons
Let me make believe
Im leaving home
On my own
Ive got so much to give
I need more room to roam
Im a dreamer
And Ill be what I wanna be
I sure dont care
What you need me to be
(let me dream, dream on with me)
Silver spoons
Green grass
Full moons
Let me make believe
How in the world am I supposed to know
When Im supposed to go?
What in the world do you want me to be?
Did you expect me to be
What I couldnt be?
Im a dreamer
Thats what I wanna be
Dont waste your precious time
Trying to rescue me
A dreamer, dont care about nothin else I see
All that I wanna be
You better let me be
(let me dream, dream on with me)
Silver spoons
Green grass
Full moons
Let me make believe
(let me dream, dream on with me)
Silver spoons
Green grass
Full moons
Let me make believe
(let me dream, dream on with me)
Silver spoons
Green grass
Full moons
Let me make believe
(let me dream, dream on with me)
Silver spoons
Green grass
Full moons
Let me make believe
Im a dreamer
Thats all Ive ever been
Come on now
And dream with me
Dream with me
The lyrics of Jody Raffoul's song Dreamer convey the message of being a dreamer and the desire to follow one's passions, no matter what other people think or expect. The song starts with the declaration that the singer is a dreamer, and that he is so far gone in his dreams that he is in knee deep. He acknowledges that without the support of someone (presumably the listener), he wouldn't be able to dream at all. The chorus then invites the listener to "dream on with me" while listing a series of idyllic images like silver spoons, green grass, and full moons, inviting the listener to suspend disbelief and indulge in fantasies.
The second verse then presents the idea of leaving home and striking out on one's own to pursue their dreams. The singer is confident that he has a lot to offer, but acknowledges that he needs more room to roam. The chorus repeats, underlining that the singer is a dreamer who doesn't care about what others demand of him, and that he just wants to be left to pursue his passion. The bridge then offers a moment of introspection, wondering how the singer is supposed to know where he's meant to go, and what people want from him. The chorus repeats several times until the song ends, celebrating the idea of being a dreamer and inviting others to join in that pursuit.
Overall, the song is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt discouraged from dreaming big, and who has been told to play it safe and follow the status quo. The singer celebrates the freedom of being a dreamer, and invites others to share in that sense of liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Im a dreamer
I have big aspirations.
Thats all Ive ever been
I have always been a person who dreams of achieving great things.
Im so far gone
I have left reality behind in pursuit of my dreams.
Im in knee deep
I am fully committed to chasing my dreams.
And if it werent for you
Without someone to support me along the way,
You keep me dreaming
I might give up on my dreams altogether.
I dont think I would ever be
I would feel as though my dreams were out of reach and unattainable.
(let me dream, dream on with me)
Please don't stand in my way or try to pull me back to reality.
Silver spoons
A life of luxury and privilege.
Green grass
An idyllic existence.
Full moons
A world that is never dark, always illuminated.
Let me make believe
Let me indulge in my fantasies and imagination.
Im leaving home
I am stepping out of my comfort zone to pursue my dreams.
On my own
I am relying on myself to make my dreams a reality.
Ive got so much to give
I have valuable contributions to make to the world.
I need more room to roam
I need space to explore and take risks in pursuit of my dreams.
And Ill be what I wanna be
I refuse to be limited by society's expectations or someone else's vision for my life.
I sure dont care
I am indifferent to others' opinions of me.
What you need me to be
I am not interested in fitting into someone else's mold or conforming to their idea of success.
How in the world am I supposed to know
I am uncertain about what path to take to achieve my dreams.
When Im supposed to go?
I don't know when I will find the right opportunity to make my dreams come true.
What in the world do you want me to be?
I do not want to be limited or held back by someone else's expectations.
Did you expect me to be
It is not fair for others to impose their vision for my life onto me.
What I couldnt be?
It is important for me to pursue my dreams, even if others believe they are unattainable.
Dont waste your precious time
Please do not try to rescue me from my dreams.
Trying to rescue me
I do not need rescuing from the dreams that drive me.
A dreamer, dont care about nothin else I see
As a dreamer, nothing else matters to me more than pursuing my aspirations.
All that I wanna be
My biggest goal in life is to achieve my dreams.
You better let me be
I need freedom to pursue my dreams and make them a reality.
Come on now
Join me in chasing our dreams.
And dream with me
Let's support each other in pursuing our aspirations and making them come true.
Contributed by Nolan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.