Dreaming
Josh and Steve Lyrics
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Can 'cause time to lose it's meaning
And the mind to wander far from the act of driving
Interruptions at every curve, no longer jangle against your nerves
A rainbow bridge is not far away
Now you're standing on the steps of a fountain
On a hot summer's day
Slowing your pace until you feel
Your heart beats in rhythm to the first light of day
Now you're running down a mountain
In the cool blue shade
A waterfall where you lift your head
Colors cascade from green to red
And the fireflies that dance, when the light is fading
You drift away on the night ride
With eyes that dream as much as they see
The wind in the willows winding through the grass
The drawbridge of consciousness is lifted at last
Where are you going?
The lyrics to Josh and Steve's song Dreaming transport the listener away from the mundane reality of life, through various scenes and landscapes. The song begins with a rainy drive on a long straight highway, where the mind wanders away from the act of driving, and time loses its meaning. However, as the drive continues, interruptions no longer jangle against the nerves, and a rainbow bridge appears on the horizon, providing a glimpse of hope and a sign that better things are ahead.
The song then takes the listener on a journey to different places, starting with standing on the steps of a fountain on a hot summer's day. The feeling of the sun on your skin and the sounds of the tree-lined pathway are described with such detail that the listener can almost feel the warmth and peacefulness. Then, the scene switches to running down a mountain in the cool blue shade, with a waterfall where the colors cascade from green to red. Finally, the song ends with a night ride where the eyes dream as much as they see, and the drawbridge of consciousness is lifted at last, leaving the listener to wonder where they are going.
Overall, the lyrics to Dreaming are a meditation on the different states of awareness that one can experience, from the mundanity of daily life to the richness of the imagination. The song takes the listener to different places and allows them to dream and create their own world, where anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
A rainy drive, on a long straight highway
Driving on a long, straight highway in the rain can be disorienting and cause a sense of lost time.
Can 'cause time to lose it's meaning
The monotony of driving in the rain can cause time to lose its significance and feel never-ending.
And the mind to wander far from the act of driving
Inattentive driving due to a wandering mind can become a hazard while driving in the rain.
Interruptions at every curve, no longer jangle against your nerves
The smoothness of the drive after getting used to interruptions and curves can be calming to the nerves.
A rainbow bridge is not far away
A sense of hope is within reach even when driving through unfamiliar or unpleasant conditions.
Now you're standing on the steps of a fountain
The scene changes to being outside on a hot summer day enjoying a fountain.
On a hot summer's day
The weather is hot, enhancing the beauty and refreshment of a nearby fountain.
Running along a tree-lined pathway
The setting has shifted to running along a path surrounded by trees, creating a sense of peace.
Slowing your pace until you feel
Taking the time to slow down and appreciate the surroundings can be rejuvenating.
Your heart beats in rhythm to the first light of day
The beauty of the surroundings is so great, it feels like a new day starting in the heart.
Now you're running down a mountain
The scene shifts again to running down a mountain in a peaceful environment.
In the cool blue shade
The environment is cool and shaded, ideal for a peaceful and relaxing run.
A waterfall where you lift your head
It is an idyllic scene with a waterfall, prompting one to stand and admire.
Colors cascade from green to red
The beauty of the waterfall with colors that shift from green to red is striking.
And the fireflies that dance, when the light is fading
The presence of fireflies accentuates the serenity of the already calming setting.
You drift away on the night ride
The final scene depicts a relaxing journey through the night.
With eyes that dream as much as they see
The passenger's eyes are open with appreciation, but they also allow themselves to slip into a dream state.
The wind in the willows winding through the grass
The wind through the willows and grass is another calming feature of the journey.
The drawbridge of consciousness is lifted at last
The tranquility of the journey allows one's mind to switch off from stress and anxieties.
Where are you going?
The final line speaks to the pointlessness of time spent fretting over where one is headed, as long as it's spent peacefully.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN HACKETT
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