Daydream
Lily Meola Lyrics
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Playing astronauts and rockstars
No one told us to stop it
Called us unrealistic
Then suddenly, you're eighteen
Go to college for your plan "B"
What you want is too risky
Live for weekends and whiskey
We all got these big ideas
One day, they're replaced with fears
How did we get here?
Darlin', don't quit your daydream
It's your life that you're making
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
If it makes you nervous
It's probably worth it
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
Thirty-one, waiting tables
She has a voice of an angel
Out of money and power
She only sings in the shower
All these things we say we'll get to
Shot down by the reasons not to
Darlin', don't quit your daydream
It's your life that you're making
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
If it makes you nervous
It's probably worth it
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
So scared of failure that we fail to try
Turnin' around before the finish line
Gotta fall for a minute before you can fly
So daydream
It's your life that you're making
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
If it makes you nervous
It's probably worth it
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
Why save it for sleep when you should be living your daydream?
The lyrics of Lily Meola's song "Daydream" encapsulate the feeling of disillusionment that many people face as they grow older and realize that the grandiose dreams they once had as children have been replaced with fear and a lack of motivation. The song speaks to the idea that, as adults, we are often forced to abandon our passions and settle for a more practical, safe existence. The opening lines evoke a nostalgia for childhood, when anything seemed possible and there were no limits to our aspirations. However, as we grow older, we begin to face criticism and rejection from the world around us, and our dreams begin to feel more like unachievable fantasies.
The second verse of the song introduces a woman who has the talent to be a singer, but has been held back by financial constraints and a lack of self-confidence. This verse serves as an example of the many people who are held back by the barriers of society rather than their own lack of drive. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "darlin', don't quit your daydream" as a rallying cry for those who are struggling to hold onto their aspirations. The song encourages the listener to push past their fear and take risks in order to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
When we were kids in the backyard
Back in our childhood days when we played in the backyard
Playing astronauts and rockstars
Playing imaginative games like being an astronaut or rockstar
No one told us to stop it
No one discouraged us from dreaming big
Called us unrealistic
But as we grew up, our dreams were labeled as unrealistic
Then suddenly, you're eighteen
Eventually, we all reach adulthood around eighteen years old
Go to college for your plan "B"
And we are told to go to college for a backup plan
What you want is too risky
Our big dreams are often deemed too risky to pursue
Live for weekends and whiskey
Instead, we live for weekends and simple pleasures like whiskey
We all got these big ideas
Despite that, we all still hold onto these big ideas
One day, they're replaced with fears
But as time passes, they become overshadowed with fears
How did we get here?
And we question how we ended up in this situation
Darlin', don't quit your daydream
The chorus tells us not to give up on our dreams
It's your life that you're making
Because it's our own lives we're molding
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
The dream isn't big enough if it doesn't scare and challenge us
If it makes you nervous
Even if it's scary or nerve-racking
It's probably worth it
It's worth pursuing those dreams
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
Why put off our dreams for another day when we could be living them now?
Thirty-one, waiting tables
A specific example of someone who is struggling to chase their dream
She has a voice of an angel
Even though she has a great singing talent
Out of money and power
She's financially and socially struggling
She only sings in the shower
She can only showcase her talent alone in the bathroom
All these things we say we'll get to
We often say we'll eventually pursue our dreams
Shot down by the reasons not to
But we end up being discouraged by various reasons not to
So scared of failure that we fail to try
We are often so afraid of failing that we don't even give our dreams a chance
Turnin' around before the finish line
We give up too easily before we even reach the end
Gotta fall for a minute before you can fly
But sometimes, we need to experience failure before we can succeed
So daydream
Therefore, we should continue to dream
Why save it for sleep when you should be living your daydream?
And why put off those dreams when we could be living them right now?
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Casey Brown, Lily Meola, Margaret Chapman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When we were kids in the backyard
Playing astronauts and rockstars
No one told us to stop it
Called us unrealistic
Then suddenly, you're eighteen
Go to college for your plan "B"
What you want is too risky
Live for weekends and whiskey
We all got these big ideas
One day, they're replaced with fears
How did we get here?
Darlin', don't quit your daydream
It's your life that you're making
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
If it makes you nervous
It's probably worth it
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
Thirty-one, waiting tables
She has a voice of an angel
Out of money and power
She only sings in the shower
All these things we say we'll get to
Shot down by the reasons not to
Darlin', don't quit your daydream
It's your life that you're making
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
If it makes you nervous
It's probably worth it
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
So scared of failure that we fail to try
Turnin' around before the finish line
Gotta fall for a minute before you can fly
So daydream
It's your life that you're making
It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you
If it makes you nervous
It's probably worth it
Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?
Why save it for sleep when you should be living your daydream?
@paolobuenaventura1066
Who's here after watching her audition? She's really good right? Yes or Yes?
@La-oNaga
Yes, You're right๐ her audition was amazing
@rachelngatia3753
Yes, she's really good and her voice is amazing
@jadiorplays9918
or. :troll:
But for real, yes, she had a cool voice, and The music i really loved!
@nonoycasumlong1776
Absolutely
@lunaarray
I personally donโt like her, but to each their own.
@alexbrandon2575
This song should be played at every graduation ceremony. ๐
@pammccully4400
I agree. Been there. Wonderful voice
@shenise1294
I second that
@stephaniehawkins2920
THATS literally what I was thinking. My daughter graduates high school this year.