The Dream
John & Audrey Wiggins Lyrics
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The plan I never had a lot but I had plans
They took me down the road to where I am
I know now I'd do it all again
The dream was always just a step ahead of me
Too far to touch but close enough to see
The dream, there's nothing more important than the dream
Without one nothing matters much it seems
It always keeps me goin where the winds of doubts are blowin
What always keeps me goin is the dream
The song it takes too many years to write the song
Where every word is just where it belongs
You wonder why on earth it takes so long
You shine if only for the very shortest time
The latest thing in melody and rhyme
And in the end you'd give up your last dime for
The dream was always just a step ahead of me
Too far to touch but close enough to see
There was always somewhere else I had to be
The dream, there's nothing more important than the dream
Without one nothing matters much it seems
It always keeps me goin where the winds of doubts are blowin
What always keeps me goin is the dream
Oh, it always keeps me goin
When the winds of doubt are blowin
What always keeps me goin is the dream
The John & Audrey Wiggins song "The Dream" is a poignant reflection on the importance of holding onto and pursuing one's dreams, even in the face of adversity and doubt. The first verse speaks to the idea that while the singer might not have had a lot in life, they had plans and ambitions for themselves. Though their journey may have taken them down an unexpected road, the singer expresses a willingness to do it all again, which speaks to the power of pursuing one's dreams, despite the obstacles that one may face along the way.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of the dream itself, as the singer expresses that there is nothing more important in their life than that dream. Without a dream to pursue, life may seem lackluster or purposeless. The lyrics suggest that the dream is what keeps the singer motivated and moving forward, even when they encounter doubt or obstacles. The second verse speaks to the process of creating art, comparing the creation of a song to the pursuit of a dream. While the work may take a long time and involve many false starts, the end result is worth it, as it embodies the artist's dream in a tangible way.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Dream" encourage listeners to never give up on their dreams, even when the way forward is not clear or when doubts creep in. The song is a reminder that the pursuit of our ambitions is what gives life meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
The plan I never had a lot but I had plans
I didn't have too many plans, but I still had enough to guide me
They took me down the road to where I am
The plans that I did have helped me reach where I am today
I know now I'd do it all again
Looking back, I would make the same choices and stick to my plans
The dream was always just a step ahead of me
I always had something to strive for, even if it was out of reach
Too far to touch but close enough to see
The dream was visible and motivating, but hard to achieve
There was always somewhere else I had to be
There was always something more I could work towards
The dream, there's nothing more important than the dream
The dream was the most important thing driving me forward
Without one nothing matters much it seems
Without a dream or goal, life can feel directionless and unfulfilling
It always keeps me goin where the winds of doubts are blowin
Even in uncertain times or moments of doubt, the dream keeps me motivated
What always keeps me goin is the dream
The dream is the constant force that propels me forward
The song it takes too many years to write the song
Creating something meaningful, like a song, can take a lot of time and effort
Where every word is just where it belongs
Every word in a song, or any creative piece, has its own purpose and adds to the bigger picture
You wonder why on earth it takes so long
The creative process can be frustrating and time-consuming, but worth it in the end
You shine if only for the very shortest time
Even if success is fleeting, it's worth striving for and experiencing
The latest thing in melody and rhyme
The most current or new songs and styles are appealing but fleeting
And in the end you'd give up your last dime for
The passion for creating and the dream is worth sacrificing anything for
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL D. ALLEN, ALEXIS ALLEN, DARRYL ANTHONY DIXON, GARY WARD CRAWFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ValLeavy74
Classic Country CMT in the 90's
@jderic
I got to see Audrey and John in the parking lot of Mercury Records when I was a song writer in Nashville. I thought they were going to be huge like so many great artists I saw while I was there. Well I am still a huge fan.
@tonycampbell4982
They were big to me. I was there as a singwriter in the 90s it was a magical time.
@QuinnWarwick
Thanks for posting. Beautiful song and nice job on the video.
@mildredrharmon4032
Saw them at union grove...