Prologue
ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING Lyrics
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Like somethin' is brewin' and 'bout to begin
Can't put me finger on what lies in store
But I feel what's to happen all happened before
A father, a mother, a daughter a son
The threads of their lives unraveling undone
Somethin' is needed to twist 'em as tight
As string you might use when you're flyin' a kite
The opening lyrics of Original Cast Recording's song, "Prologue," speaks of the different ways people approach their dreams. Some individuals have grand aspirations yet are uncertain of how to make them a reality. They feel defeated and impotent, and they conceal their hopes, reluctant to pursue their goals. Meanwhile, some folks have a robust plan in place, with each detail carefully plotted and mapped out.
However, the singer does not intend to judge either group. Still, he implies that if people are here, alive and present in this moment, they should use it to listen to a dreamer's tale, one that will inspire them to chase after their deepest desires. He promises to share a story of a dreamer who once felt like they didn't have much of a future but still managed to succeed in reaching their goal, becoming an inspiration for all those who doubted themselves.
Through the lyrics of "Prologue," the singer encourages listeners not to give up on their dreams, even if they seem impossible to achieve. The message is clear: if you can conceive it and desire it enough, it can become a reality. Sometimes it's about taking that leap of faith and trusting that the universe will make a way for them. The song sets a hopeful, triumphant tone and immediately captures the listener's attention, evoking a sense of wonder and possibility, and inspiring individuals to chase their dreams, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Some folks dream of the wonders they'll do
Some people have grand aspirations about what they want to achieve.
Before their time on this planet is through
Before they die.
Some just don't have anything planned
Some people don't have any specific goals or ideas about what they want to do in their lives.
They hide their hopes and their heads in the sand
They ignore their dreams and aspirations.
Now I don't say who is wrong, who is right
I'm not judging anyone or saying what they should or shouldn't do.
But if by chance you are here for the night
But if you're here to listen to me for a little while.
Then all I need is an hour or two
All I need is some time to tell you a story.
To tell the tale of a dreamer like you
I want to tell you the story of someone who had big dreams, just like you.
We all dream a lot-- some are lucky, some are not
We all have dreams, but some people are fortunate enough to see them become reality, while others aren't as lucky.
But if you think it, want it, dream it, then it's real
If you have a dream and really want it to come true, then it can become a reality.
You are what you feel
Your thoughts and feelings define who you are and what you'll become.
But all that I say can be told another way
The same message can be conveyed in a different manner.
In the story of a boy whose dream came true
In the tale of a young man who realized his dreams.
And he could be you
You could be the singer of this story.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
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