Celtic Dream
Lord of the Dance Lyrics


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We're not the stars of a Hollywood movie
So what's the use to pretend
I'm not so charming and you're not so groovy
You've got to face it, my friend
Dream world, you've been living in a dream world
Trust me, you just can't escape from reality
Boy meets girl
Doesn't mean they're in a dream world
Here I am, there you are
We're gonna make it together
And we've made it so far
So it can only get better
When you reach out and you say to me
"How I love you, girl"
When I hold you baby, can't you see?
It's a real dream world
You've got your hopes and your high expectations
Somehow it doesn't seem right
I'm getting fed up with your accusations
I'm not your angel in white
Dream world, you've been living in a dream world
Trust me you just can't escape from reality
Boy meets girl
Doesn't mean they're in a dream world
Here I am, there you are
We're gonna make it together
And we've made it so far
So it can only get better
When you reach out and you say to me
"How I love you, girl"
When I hold you baby, can't you see?
That's a real dream world
Dream world, you've been living in a dream world
Trust me, you just can't escape from reality
Boy meets girl
Doesn't mean they're in a dream world
Here I am, there you are
We're gonna make it together




And we've made it so far
So it can only get better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Celtic Dream" by Lord of the Dance convey the message that life is not a fairy tale or a Hollywood movie, and that people should not pretend to be something they're not. The song talks about living in a dream world and not being able to escape reality. The first stanza emphasizes the need to face reality and drop the pretense, highlighting that the singer is not charming while the person they are addressing is not groovy.


The chorus of the song focuses on how you can't escape from reality, even though many people try. Boy meets girl but it doesn't mean they are in a dream world. The singer then talks about how they have made it this far, and it can only get better from there. The last stanza touches on the high expectations that people have, and how these expectations can lead to accusations, with the singer mentioning that they are not the angel in white that the person expects.


The song encourages people to face reality and appreciate the relationships they have without getting lost in a dream world. It emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and expressing genuine love rather than trying to live up to certain expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

We're not the stars of a Hollywood movie
We are not living in a perfect world as depicted in movies.


So what's the use to pretend
There is no need to pretend about our perfect lives that don't exist.


I'm not so charming and you're not so groovy
Neither of us are perfect and we have flaws.


You've got to face it, my friend
We need to accept the reality of our imperfections.


Dream world, you've been living in a dream world
You have been living in a world of fantasy and imagination.


Trust me, you just can't escape from reality
There is no escaping the harsh realities of life.


Boy meets girl
It's a classic story of two individuals meeting each other.


Doesn't mean they're in a dream world
But that doesn't imply that they are living in a perfect world.


Here I am, there you are
We are two individuals in the same situation.


We're gonna make it together
We are going to overcome our problems together.


And we've made it so far
We have come a long way despite challenges.


So it can only get better
Things can only improve in the future.


When you reach out and you say to me
When you express your feelings to me.


"How I love you, girl"
When you tell me how much you love me.


When I hold you baby, can't you see?
When I hold you close, can't you feel my love?


It's a real dream world
Our love and affection for each other feel like a dream come true.


You've got your hopes and your high expectations
You set high expectations for yourself and others.


Somehow it doesn't seem right
But sometimes reality does not meet expectations.


I'm getting fed up with your accusations
I am getting tired of being blamed for not living up to your expectations.


I'm not your angel in white
I am not the perfect person you expect me to be.




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@dtaylor4552

"Lord Of The Dance" should become a major film by Matthew Vaughn based on Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing 1997 show to life in the film titled "Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story".
Cast:-
Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley
Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler
Allen Leech as Damien O'Kane
Saiorse Ronan as Bernadette Flynn
Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan
Maisie Williams as Helen Egan
Cillian Murphy as Desmond Bailey
Katie McGrath as Anne Buckley
David Tennant as John Reid
Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris
Brian Gleeson as Cian Nolan
Sarah Bolger as Niamh O'Brien
Colin Morgan as Steven Brunning
Evanna Lynch as Máiréad Nesbitt
Allison Doody as Cora Smyth
Liam Neeson as Ronan Hardiman
Ciara Sexton as Mrs Higgins
Gary Oldman as Harvey Goldsmith
Paul McGann as David Mallet 
Music:-
Musical score by Henry Jackman and Mathew Margeson &
Original "Lord Of The Dance" music by Ronan Hardiman
Musical arrangements by Anne Buckley
and "Dangerous Games" sung by Nadine Coyle
Vocalist:-
Enya
Producers:-
Michael Flatley
Niamh O'Brien
Jean Butler
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Helen Egan
Daire Nolan
Anne Buckley
Gillian Norris
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Choreography:-
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Hair and Make up:-
Gillian Norris
Executive producer:-
Tom Hanks, Matthew Vaughn & Michael Flatley
Directed by Matthew Vaughn
20th Century Fox and Marv Present in association with Unicorn Entertainment
A Matthew Vaughn Picture
"Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story"



All comments from YouTube:

@Staffylover-85

I imagine magical fairies dancing and flying in a magical forest

@anthonyyates4802

This take's me to a magical place , away from this mad world we live in

@davidedema7641

It's the year 2020 and on the rare occasion when I'm at work (doorman) I hear this at the back of my mind and ever since I was 6 thatbhasnt changed. Am I the only one?

@rsg5314

Hell no, I was trying to find this music for 11 years but I always remembered

@samhack2808

Sam

@brucethomas6810

You are not alone my man.

@hillcross87

When I first heard this song at the Renaissance Fair I was tearing up, it was so beautiful. God bless whoever invented this song and dance. He definitely gave them a lot of creativity.

@karlmccarron3318

Ronan Hardiman wrote the music, Michael Flatley choreographed the show

@skylilly1

When this dvd first came out..way back when..I bought 4 and gave them out as Christmas presents..everyone says it's still their favorite dvd!!!

@liquidleopard4495

Not only do I like this music, one of my cats is sitting on my desk listening and purring. =^.^=

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