Just A Dream
Nelly(넬리) Lyrics
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Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
I was at the top and now its like I'm in the basement
I swear now I can't take it, knowing somebody's got my baby
And now you ain't around baby I can't think
I should've put it down, should've got the ring
'Cause I can still feel it in the air
See her pretty face run my fingers through her hair
My lover, my life, my shawty, my wife
She left me, I'm tied
'Cause I knew that it just ain't right
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
When I be ridin' man I swear I see her face at every turn
Tryna get my Usher on but I can't let it Burn
And I just hopes she know that she the only one I yearn for
More and more I miss her, when will I learn
Didn't give her all my love, I guess now I got my payback
Now I'm in the club thinking all about my baby
Hey, she was so easy to love
But wait, I guess that love wasn't enough
I'm going through it every time that I'm alone
And now I'm missing, wishing she'd pick up the phone
But she made the decision that she wanted to move on
'Cause I was wrong
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
And now they're gone and you're wishing you could give them everything
Said if you ever loved somebody put your hands up
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
Now they're gone and you're wishing you could give them everything
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
The song "Just A Dream" by Nelly is a heart-wrenching track that talks about a man's lost love. The opening lines suggest that the singer is thinking about his relationship with his lover and where it's headed. However, the realization soon sinks in that it was all just a dream, and things have ended. The verses indicate that the man was on top of the world while he was with his lover, but now that she's gone, he feels like he's in the basement. He misses her terribly and regrets not having expressed his love fully. The chorus describes how the man is going back to that road where he was with his lover, hoping that she'll come back. However, he soon realizes that it's all just a dream, and she's not coming back.
The lyrics are an illustration of the aftermath of a failed relationship and how one might feel after the loss of someone they loved. There's a sense of pensive reflection and regret that pervades the entire song. The chorus is a call to all those who have ever loved someone and lost them, to raise their hands up as a way of acknowledging that loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Reflecting on the relationship between the two of us and what we both bring or brought to the table
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Contemplating a future together as a couple
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
Coming to the realization that the dream of us being together isn't a reality
So I traveled back, down that road
Going back to the memories of the relationship when it was at its best
Will she come back, no one knows
Uncertainty about whether or not the former lover will return
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
Acknowledging that the relationship was never meant to be long-term
When I be ridin' man I swear I see her face at every turn
Feeling like the ex-lover is everywhere and everything reminds them of her
Tryna get my Usher on but I can't let it Burn
Trying to listen to music to distract themselves from thinking about the break-up, but it's not helping
And I just hopes she know that she the only one I yearn for
Wanting the former lover to understand that they were truly loved and missed
More and more I miss her, when will I learn
Continuing to miss the ex-lover and questioning when they will finally get over the split
Didn't give her all my love, I guess now I got my payback
Realizing that they didn't give their all in the relationship and now they are suffering the consequences
Now I'm in the club thinking all about my baby
Feeling lonely and thinking about the ex-lover while out at a social event
Hey, she was so easy to love
Recognizing that the ex-lover was an easy person to love and appreciating the good times they had together
But wait, I guess that love wasn't enough
Acknowledging that, despite the love they had for each other, it still wasn't enough to keep the relationship alive
I'm going through it every time that I'm alone
Feeling sad and heartbroken whenever they are by themselves
And now I'm missing, wishing she'd pick up the phone
Wanting to reach out to the ex-lover and talk things through
But she made the decision that she wanted to move on
Accepting that the ex-lover chose to end the relationship and move on
'Cause I was wrong
Admitting fault for the breakdown of the relationship
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
Asking listeners to acknowledge if they have ever loved someone in the same way
And now they're gone and you're wishing you could give them everything
Feeling regretful for not giving more to the relationship when it was possible
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, FRANK ROMANO, RICHARD PRESTON JR BUTLER, DAVID RYAN HARRIS, JAMES SCHEFFER, DAMON SHARPE
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If you wanna sing along
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
I was at the top and now its like I'm in the basement
Number one spot and now she find her a replacement
I swear now I can't take it, knowing somebody's got my baby
And now you ain't around baby I can't think
I should've put it down, should've got the ring
'Cause I can still feel it in the air
See her pretty face run my fingers through her hair
My lover, my life, my shawty, my wife
She left me, I'm tied
'Cause I knew that it just ain't right
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
When I be ridin' man I swear I see her face at every turn
Tryna get my Usher on but I can't let it Burn
And I just hopes she know that she the only one I yearn for
More and more I miss her, when will I learn
Didn't give her all my love, I guess now I got my payback
Now I'm in the club thinking all about my baby
Hey, she was so easy to love
But wait, I guess that love wasn't enough
I'm going through it every time that I'm alone
And now I'm missing, wishing she'd pick up the phone
But she made the decision that she wanted to move on
'Cause I was wrong
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
And now they're gone and you're wishing you could give them everything
Said if you ever loved somebody put your hands up
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up
Now they're gone and you're wishing you could give them everything
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
I was thinking bout her, thinkin' bout me
Thinkin' bout us, what we gon' be
Open my eyes yeah, it was only Just A Dream
So I traveled back, down that road
Will she come back, no one knows
I realize yeah, it was only Just A Dream
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MEMORY PLAYLIST
1.Dynamite - Taio Cruz
2.Break your Heart - Taio Cruz
3.Just a Dream - Nelly
4.Rocketeer - Far East Movement
5.I like It - Enrique Inglesias
6.Give Me Everything - Pitbull ft. Ne Yo
7.Miss Independent - Ne Yo
8.Replay - Iyaz
9.Down - Jay Sean
10.Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
11.Nothing on You - Bruno Mars ft. BOB
12.Magic - BOB
13.Whatcha Say - Jason Derulo
14.The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco
15.Cooler Than Me - Mike Posner
16.Please Don't Go - Mike Posner
17.Take You There - Sean Kingston
@t Burning - Sean Kingston
@t Got Us Falling In Love Again - Usher
20.Yeah x3 - Chris Brown
21. Kiss me through the phone- Soulja Boy
22. Headlines- Drake
23. Forever- Drake
24. Paparazzi- Lady Gaga
25. Love the Way you lie- Rihanna and Eminem
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Yes of course 😎
@IkerKyle0607
🤚 🤚
Absolutely Amazing 🤩
@simonstevenson6686
And you wish that you could give them everything.
@qualia6113
🙌🙌
@duhateebeg4988
❤❤
@nabwatson3321
Its March 2024, lets know how many legends miss that era where music was indeed food for the soul
@rohan5271
Present 😍😍🍸🍸
@nelsonbitok9360
Present ❤❤
@kingzfuds2581
Yeap