Dawn: Dawn Is a Feeling
London Festival Orchestra Lyrics


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Dawn is a feeling, a beautiful ceiling,
The smell of grass just makes you pass into a dream.
You're here today, no future fears,
This day will last a thousand years.
If you want it to.
You look around you, things they astound you,
So breathe in deep, you're not asleep open your mind.
You're here today, no future fears,
This day will last a thousand years,
If you want it to.
Do you understand that all over this land there's a feeling?
In minds far and near, things are becoming clear with a meaning.
Now that you're knowing, pleasure starts flowing,
It's true life flies, faster than eyes could ever see.
You're here today, no future fears,




This day will last a thousand years,
If you want it to.

Overall Meaning

"Dawn" by The Moody Blues is a song that invites listeners to savor the beauty of life in the present moment. The lyrics describe dawn as a feeling, a sense of being overcome by the beauty of the natural world. The opening lines, "Dawn is a feeling, a beautiful ceiling," set the tone for the song's exploration of the senses and the emotions they evoke. The imagery of smelling grass and feeling oneself slipping into a dream-like state reinforces this sense of sensory immersion.


As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to focus on the importance of living in the present moment. The lines "You're here today, no future fears, this day will last a thousand years, if you want it to" remind the listener that life is fleeting and that we must make the most of our time here. The song urges the listener to open their mind and take in the beauty of the world around them, to appreciate the wonder of existence.


The final verse of the song takes a more philosophical turn, suggesting that there is a universal feeling of connectedness that can be tapped into if one is willing to look for it. The lines "Do you understand that all over this land there's a feeling, in minds far and near, things are becoming clear with a meaning" suggest that there is a deeper, more profound truth to life that can be discovered through introspection and awareness.


Line by Line Meaning

Dawn is a feeling, a beautiful ceiling,
The start of a new day brings a sense of beauty and wonder, like looking up at a gorgeous ceiling.


The smell of grass just makes you pass into a dream.
The scent of freshly cut grass can transport you into a dreamlike state.


You're here today, no future fears,
In this moment, there is no need to worry about the future.


This day will last a thousand years.
This moment feels like it could last forever.


If you want it to.
However, it is up to the individual to choose whether or not to fully embrace and savor the moment.


You look around you, things they astound you,
Taking a moment to observe one's surroundings can be a source of wonder and amazement.


So breathe in deep, you're not asleep open your mind.
Take a deep breath and awaken your senses to fully experience this moment.


Do you understand that all over this land there's a feeling?
There is a shared sense of something special in the air all across the land.


In minds far and near, things are becoming clear with a meaning.
People are starting to have a better understanding of their surroundings and their place in the world.


Now that you're knowing, pleasure starts flowing,
Once you have this understanding, it can lead to a sense of pleasure and contentment.


It's true life flies, faster than eyes could ever see.
Life moves quickly and can pass by in the blink of an eye.


You're here today, no future fears,
Once again, in this moment, there is no need to worry about the future.


This day will last a thousand years,
Embracing the moment can make it feel like it will last forever.


If you want it to.
It is up to the individual to fully embrace and savor the moment to make it last.




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