Dream On
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Where I stand the sun is setting
Where you stand the moon is high
It's so strange to be here in the day
While you're there in the night

Wires carry your voice to me
I can hear you but you're out of reach
It's so hard to say goodbye
But darlin' when you fall asleep

Dream on, dream on
My love will hold you
So strong, so real, so right
I'll be there

Just close your eyes
I am yours until the dawn
Dream on, dream on
All the miles stretch out between us

All those miles I'd walk
I'd crawl just to touch you now
But this old world is not that small

So dream on, dream on
My love will hold you
So strong, so real, so right
I'll be there
Just close your eyes
I am yours until the dawn
Dream on

Dream on, dream on
My love will hold you
So strong, so real, so right
I'll be there

Just close your eyes
I am yours until the dawn
I am yours until the dawn
I am yours until the dawn





Dream on, dream on
Dream on, dream on

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream On" by Mindy McCready is a heartfelt ballad that deals with themes of distance, separation, and longing. The song speaks of two lovers who are separated by miles and time zones, with the singer standing in the setting sun while her beloved is in the moon's light. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song and emphasizes the stark contrast between the two lovers' current reality.


The second verse expresses the singer's longing to be with her loved one and how technology and wires bridge the distance between them. Even though they can hear each other's voice, it's not enough to satisfy the longing they both feel. The chorus provides a beacon of hope for the lovers, with the singer assuring her loved one that her love will hold them close and be there for them, even if they're oceans apart. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "dream on," which is a fitting culmination of the song's themes, highlighting the power of dreams and hope to keep people together.


Line by Line Meaning

Where I stand the sun is setting
From my perspective, the sun is setting indicating the end of the day


Where you stand the moon is high
From your perspective, it is nighttime and the moon is already high up in the sky


It's so strange to be here in the day
It's unusual to be in the daylight in this situation


While you're there in the night
While you're experiencing night-time in your current location


Wires carry your voice to me
Despite being far apart, technology allows me to hear your voice


I can hear you but you're out of reach
I might be able to hear your voice but I cannot touch you physically


It's so hard to say goodbye
Parting ways is not easy


But darlin' when you fall asleep
However, when you fall asleep I'll still be there with you in your dreams.


Dream on, dream on
Keep dreaming and hold on to hope


My love will hold you
My love and support will always be with you


So strong, so real, so right
My love for you is strong, real, and authentic


I'll be there
I may not be physically there, but my love will be present with you


Just close your eyes
Simply shut your eyes and imagine, I'll be there


All the miles stretch out between us
There is a great distance between us currently


All those miles I'd walk
I really miss you, I'd literally walk an incredible distance to be with you


I'd crawl just to touch you now
I'm desperately trying, just to be with you physically


But this old world is not that small
However, reality is that the distance we have to cross is enormous


I am yours until the dawn
You can have me until daylight arrives


Dream on
Dreaming is the only way to be together right now




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAROLE BAYER SAGER, DENNIS MAYOFF, FRANNIE GOLDE

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