Dreamland
Lori Spee Lyrics
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when seen by light of day
changes colors- silver into gray
Dreamland
foolish paradise
filled with silly people
wearing strange disguises
You get taken up
Roller coaster thrills
end up on the ground
but we can smile and say,
'Another dreamland day.'
I'm holding on to you
you're holding on to me
Both of us are holding on
to what we'd like to be
We can turn around
we can walk away
we can dream again
Dreamland
seemed so far away
the neighborhood looks good
but will we stay'
Dreamland
close enough to feel
close enough to make you think
it might be real
you get taken up
then you get let down
roller coaster thrills end up on the ground
but we two smile and say,
'Another dreamland day.'
I'm holding on to you
you're holding onto me
both of us are holding on
to what we'd like to be
We can turn around
We can walk away
We can dream some other day
The song "Dreamland" by Lori Spee is a reflective piece about the precariousness of hope and dreams. The lyrics describe dreamland as a place that changes colors from silver to gray once seen by light of day. It is a foolish paradise, filled with silly people wearing strange disguises, promising roller coaster thrills that ultimately end with a crash on the ground. Despite this, the singer of the song chooses to hold onto the dream, to what they would like to be, even though they recognize the pitfalls of the journey.
The themes of hope, of holding on despite the bumps and bruises, resonate throughout the song. The singer acknowledges that the journey towards one's dream may be painful and difficult, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth striving for. The lyrics also reflect on the uncertainty of the future, of whether the dreamland is close enough to make the singer think it might be real, or if it's just a mirage, an illusion to hold onto. The song ultimately concludes with the idea that we can always turn around, walk away, and dream another day.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamland
The idea of a perfect, idealistic place.
when seen by light of day
When examined closely or rationally.
changes colors- silver into gray
Loses its sparkle or allure when exposed to reality.
foolish paradise
A place that is naive, ignorant or impractical
filled with silly people
Populated by people who do not take things seriously or act sensibly.
wearing strange disguises
Hiding their true selves and pretending to be someone else.
You get taken up
You get caught up in the fantasy and illusion
then you get let down
You experience disappointment and disillusionment.
Roller coaster thrills
Exhilarating experiences that are often followed by disappointment
end up on the ground
Ultimately lead to frustration or disenchantment.
but we can smile and say, 'Another dreamland day.'
We can still find joy and humor in the situation despite its shortcomings.
I'm holding on to you
I am depending on you to keep me grounded and aware of reality.
you're holding on to me
You are also depending on me to stay grounded and aware of reality.
Both of us are holding on to what we'd like to be
We are relying on each other to help us realize our dreams and aspirations.
We can turn around
We have the power to change direction if things are not going well.
we can walk away
We have the option to give up on our dreams if they prove to be unrealistic.
we can dream again
We can always hold onto hope and strive to realize our aspirations.
Dreamland seemed so far away
The idea of a perfect, idealistic place seemed unattainable.
the neighborhood looks good
The everyday world around us seems pleasant and appealing.
but will we stay'
But we must decide whether or not to stay in this real world or keep chasing our dreams.
close enough to feel
The dream seems almost attainable.
close enough to make you think
It is close enough to reality to seem almost plausible.
it might be real
It is possible that this dream can come true.
We can dream some other day
If we fail to achieve our dreams, we can always try again another time.
Writer(s): Lori Spee
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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