Street of Dreams
Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra Lyrics

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Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue

Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor

Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Overall Meaning

The song ‘Street of Dreams’ by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra is a beautiful tune that speaks about the hopes and dreams of people who come out late at night to walk the streets. The opening lines, “Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight, come on and trade in your old dreams for new, your new dreams for old. I know where they're bought, I know where they're sold.” speak about the sense of despair that people feel when they are unable to achieve their dreams in life. The lyrics suggest that people can exchange their old dreams for new ones, indicating that people can always have a chance to dream again.

The song suggests that the streets are full of people who are looking for something and that they are not alone on this journey. The lines, “Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight, and you'll be met there by others like you, brothers as blue, smiling on the street of dreams” suggest that people should come to the street at midnight as that is when they can find their kind. The song speaks about how the love is the most important thing in life, and as long as you have love, you are never poor. The song reassures people that tomorrow is near and their dreams can still come true. Overall, the song is uplifting and encourages people to keep dreaming.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It's the dark of night, and you're weighed down with burdens

Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Forget your past hopes and dreams and seek something new

Your new dreams for old
Let go of your new aspirations and revisit your old ones

I know where they're bought
I know where you can get those dreams

I know where they're sold
I know where you can let go of those dreams

Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You need to arrive at a particular place at midnight

And you'll be met there by others like you
You'll find others with similar struggles waiting for you

Brothers as blue
People who are just as down as you

Smiling on the street of dreams
Smiling despite their struggles

Love laughs at a king
Love doesn't care about social status

Kings don't mean a thing
Being a king doesn't give you any significance on this street

Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even if your dreams were crushed, they can be revived

Gold, silver and gold
Everything valuable is right here

All you can hold is in the moonbeams
The world is yours if you just reach up for it

Poor, no one is poor
No one lacks anything as long as they have love

Long as love is sure
As long as you have love, nothing else matters

Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
It's the darkest of the night, look up at the church steeple

Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
Although people are unhappy, they hear the joyful church bells ringing

It's ringing with cheer
The bells are going to make everyone feel happy again

'Cause yesterday's gone
Yesterday has passed, so it's time to move on

Tomorrow is near
You have a chance to start anew tomorrow

Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
During the darkest hour, your heart might feel lighter

Things will be brighter the moment you find
New opportunities will brighten your mood

More of your kind
People who understand and support you

Smiling on the street of dreams
You'll find people who are smiling despite their struggles

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Lewis, Victor Young

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