Between takes and guitar lessons on the set, Carey's humming and diary entries evolved into the Spanish-guitar-accented ballad that she sings during the film's competition scene. In the recorded version of the single, Carey leaned on Willie Nelson to play guitar.
The song, says Carey, is from the perspective of her "Tennessee" character Krystal, an aspiring singer. "The song has its own arc," Carey said. "She begins by telling us where she started, like she lays in bed and wonders where she left herself. A lot of people go through that sort of thing. It's kind of about empowerment."
Right to Dream
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Scared to close my eyes
And I wonder where I left myself
And lost the will to fight
And the night melts into morning
Still it's cold beneath the sun
'Cause the fire in me is languishing
And every once in a while
There's a distant glimmer of hope
I find somewhere deep inside
Someone strong still resides
And I know she's gonna be fine in time
'Cause, you see
I've got a lot to dream
There's more than this for me
An angel lands with broken wings
He warms me with his eyes
And the ice that's sheathed around my heart
Unravels as he smiles
See I grew up locked in sorrow
So I learn to block the pain
But I won't give up tomorrow
'Cause I've come to life again
And every once in a while
There's a distant glimmer of hope
I find somewhere deep inside
Someone strong still resides
And I know I'm gonna be fine, that's right
'Cause, for real
I've got a right to dream
There's more than this for me
But I keep goin' 'cause every once in a while
There's a distant glimmer of hope
I find somewhere deep inside
Someone strong still resides
And I know she's gonna be fine in time
'Cause, you see
I've got a right to dream
There's more than this for me
In "Right to Dream," Mariah Carey describes the struggles of feeling lost and powerless, but also finding strength and hope within herself. The opening lyrics depict the singer unable to sleep, haunted by her past and uncertain of her future. She acknowledges the painful reality that she feels trapped and unable to escape from her problems. Despite this, she realizes that there is still a spark of hope deep within her, a strength that she can draw upon to keep going.
A turning point in the lyrics occurs when an angel with broken wings appears. This symbolizes the idea that even in a state of brokenness, there is still beauty and love to be found. The angel helps her to see that her heart, which has been frozen over from pain, can be thawed by his warmth and kindness. This encounter prompts her to confront the sorrow that has locked her away, and to realize that she has the power to overcome her pain and live again.
The refrain of the song sums up its main message: that everyone has a right to dream and aspire to something beyond their current circumstances. Despite feeling lost and alone, hope is always present and one's dreams can be a source of empowerment and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
I lay awake sometimes
There are times when I am unable to sleep
Scared to close my eyes
I am afraid of what I might see or what might happen in my dreams
And I wonder where I left myself
I question my own identity and where I belong in this world
And lost the will to fight
I have lost the motivation to keep going and face my challenges
And the night melts into morning
Time passes by despite my struggles, and a new day begins
Still it's cold beneath the sun
Even when there is light, warmth and hope are not always guaranteed
'Cause the fire in me is languishing
My inner flame is dying out and losing its strength
And I'm too frozen to run
I feel stuck and unable to make any progress towards my goals
And every once in a while
Occasionally, there are brief moments of optimism
There's a distant glimmer of hope
I catch a glimpse of something positive and encouraging
I find somewhere deep inside
This hope comes from within me and my inner strength
Someone strong still resides
Even though I feel weak, there is a resilient part of me that remains unbroken
And I know she's gonna be fine in time
I am confident that this strong part of me will help me overcome my challenges eventually
'Cause, you see
Because it is true that
I've got a lot to dream
I have many aspirations and hopes for my future
There's more than this for me
I believe that there are better things waiting for me in life
An angel lands with broken wings
Someone comes into my life who has been hurt and struggling as well
He warms me with his eyes
Their kindness and care helps me feel comforted and safe
And the ice that's sheathed around my heart
My emotional guard and coldness begins to thaw
Unravels as he smiles
Their smile and positivity helps me feel more open and vulnerable
See I grew up locked in sorrow
I have experienced a lot of pain and trauma in my life
So I learn to block the pain
I tried to cope by shutting down my emotions and avoiding my problems
But I won't give up tomorrow
I refuse to give up hope for a better future
'Cause I've come to life again
I am starting to believe in myself and feel rejuvenated
For real
Seriously and genuinely
I've got a right to dream
I am allowed to have hopes and aspirations for my future, no matter what others may say
But I keep goin' 'cause every once in a while
I persevere and keep pushing forward because I know that there will be moments of optimism
And I know she's gonna be fine in time
I trust that the strong part of me will continue to guide me towards a better future
'Cause you see
Because it is important to understand that
There's more than this for me
There are many possibilities and opportunities waiting for me in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARIAH CAREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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