Dream
My Brothers And I Lyrics

If you ain't dreamin', what you doing?
What's the point of living life without a dream to chase?

I dreamt of this day ever since I was a small child
I always imagined and hoped for this day since I was young.

And when it finally came the sky was filled with rain clouds
It started raining as the moment arrived.

But when she came out, it all cleared up
The rain stopped as the person he was waiting for appeared.

That's when his boy became a man and put his fears up
When the moment arrived, he faced his fears like a man.

I teared up as we started to say our vows
I felt emotional as we began to exchange vows.

No more "me", it's all about "us" now
From this moment on, it's not just about me, but us as a couple.

And the children we bring into this union
The children we plan to have as a result of our union.

Never thought I'd live to see my dreams come true, man
I never expected my dreams to actually come true.

Look, all I know is marriage, pops and moms did it
I have seen successful marriages in my family.

Grandparents did it, both stayed committed
Even my grandparents stayed committed in their marriage.

At least I think so, but I can't go a day without dreaming
Although I believe my relatives stayed committed, I still dream about having a successful marriage.

Of seeing myself married to Hip-Hop without a queen
He dreams about achieving success in his music career but without a significant other.

And I refuse to be that old, lonely dude at home watching porn
He doesn't want to end up alone and resort to watching pornography in his old age.

Forty plus lurkin' around the college dorms
He doesn't want to be an older man creeping around college campuses.

And uh, speaking of kids, I got a kid on the way
He jokes that he has a child on the way, but he dreams of having two children one day.

What's a dream without a dreamchaser chasin' it
Having a dream means nothing unless you actively pursue it.

And what's a fear if you have no fear of facin' it
You can't overcome fears if you don't acknowledge them.

It's not a dream once reality replaces it
When a dream becomes a reality, it's no longer just a dream.

So dream on, dream on
Keep dreaming and pursuing your dreams.

I've never been that dude that was dreamin' about the limelight
He never dreamt of having fame or being in the spotlight.

I just wanted to have fun and keep my rhymes tight
He just wanted to enjoy making music and improve his skills.

And then the fame came, now I'm a big name
Despite not seeking fame, he eventually became well-known in the music industry.

I opened up my heart, and started spittin' game
He began to use his platform to express his emotions and connect with his audience.

So influential, helping you reach your potential
He now has the power to influence and inspire others to reach their potential.

I hit the booth and touch truth to the instrumental
He uses his music to convey truthful messages to his listeners.

But really, what does it all mean
Despite achieving success, he questions the true purpose of his accomplishments.

If you can't help others to fulfill their dreams
He believes that achieving success means nothing if you can't help others do the same.

New Orleans is moated murder and mardi gra
New Orleans faces significant issues of violence and crime, alongside its festive Mardi Gras traditions.

Ima' show em'
He plans on bringing awareness to these issues through his music.

Through the verses I'm flowin' through the seas that I'm sowing
He's using his music to plant seeds of change.

Showin', provin' and doublin' to excel is just the beginning
He aims to not only prove himself but to excel and use his platform to make a meaningful difference.

Picture me rockin' stadiums, going platinum we winnin'
He dreams of his music reaching larger audiences and achieving platinum status.

I lead an army of solders and beautiful, brilliant women
He wants to inspire and lead a group of like-minded individuals to achieve their dreams, specifically women.

To dream as big as I do and expose the people pretending
He wants to inspire others to have big dreams and wants to bring awareness to individuals who act like something they're not.

Ha, they ain't real man
Those people are fake and not genuine.

They're just real lost
He believes those individuals are lost and lacking direction in life.

It's hard times but these cowards still soft
Despite the difficulties, these individuals remain weak and cowardly.

Look, I dream I please God everyday that I'm alive
He strives to live a life that pleases God and brings him closer to his faith.

I dream that even when I'm gone my music never dies
He has a dream of leaving a lasting legacy through his music.

I hate when I backslide, I pray I change that
He's upset when he struggles in his faith but hopes to overcome those issues.

My dreams and God's purpose
He hopes that his dreams align with God's plan for him.

I hope they're on the same track
He hopes that his goals and God's will for him are the same.

And I remember way back in '06
He references a specific year from his past.

With that gun on my head, man I thought I was dead
He recalls a time when he feared for his life and thought he might die.

Speaking of dead, a man's not alive just because he's breathin'
Simply being alive doesn't equate to truly living life.

No purpose equals no freedom
He believes not having a purpose in life leads to a lack of freedom and fulfillment.

Rise up
He encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and strive for their dreams.

I had a dream that God looked like me
He dreamed of God having a similar appearance to himself.

Clarence, 13 exit I was G-O-D
A reference to a Malcolm X quote where he claimed that God was a black man.

Can I admit, that kinda went to my head
He admits that this idea of God's appearance having a resemblance to his own inflated his ego.

But really who is God if he can't bring back the dead
He questions the power of God if he can't bring back the deceased.

With that said, in my dreams we live forever
Despite the limitations of reality, he dreams of living eternally.

No divisions of religion because we all in this together
He dreams of a world where religion doesn't divide people and everyone can coexist in harmony.

Wake up, cause death is closer than it seems
He urges listeners to wake up and realize that death can come unexpectedly.

And too many of us die before we try to live our dreams
He believes too many individuals never achieve their dreams because they don't pursue them while they are alive.