Lily Chloe Ninette James (née Thomson; born 5 April 1989) is an English act… Read Full Bio ↴Lily Chloe Ninette James (née Thomson; born 5 April 1989) is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and soon began her acting career in the British television series Just William (2010). Following a supporting role in the period drama series Downton Abbey (2012–2015), James had her film breakthrough by playing the eponymous role in the fantasy film Cinderella (2015).

James went on to play Natasha Rostova in the television series War & Peace (2016). In 2017, she starred in the action crime film Baby Driver and the war drama film Darkest Hour, both of which were critically and commercially successful. She starred as the younger version of the character Donna Sheridan in the musical film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).

I Have A Dream
Lily James Lyrics

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I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me

I'll cross the stream, I have a dream

I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality
And my destination makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream

I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels

When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream

Line by Line Meaning

I have a dream, a song to sing
I have a deep longing and aspiration, expressed through a melodious and uplifting expression

To help me cope with anything
This song serves as a source of solace and support during difficult times

If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
When you perceive the enchantment and magic of a tale filled with imagination

You can take the future even if you fail
You can seize the opportunities ahead, even in the face of setbacks or disappointments

I believe in angels
I hold a steadfast belief in benevolent beings who bring goodness and guidance

Something good in everything I see
I have the ability to recognize positivity and virtue in every aspect of life

When I know the time is right for me
During the period when I am certain that the circumstances align favorably for my endeavors

I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I will overcome obstacles and challenges, guided by my aspirations and visions

I have a dream, a fantasy
I possess a cherished desire and an envisioned alternate reality

To help me through reality
This dream assists me in navigating the difficulties of the real world

And my destination makes it worth the while
The objective I strive for gives purpose and significance to my journey

Pushing through the darkness still another mile
Persisting through challenges and hardships, continuing to progress despite obstacles

I believe in angels
I maintain a firm faith in celestial beings that embody goodness and protection

Something good in everything I see
I perceive positivity and virtue in all that surrounds me

When I know the time is right for me
When I am certain that the opportune moment has arrived for my endeavors

I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I will overcome obstacles and challenges, guided by my aspirations and visions

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus

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