Orion The Hunter - more correctly Orion, for The Hunter had simply been the… Read Full Bio ↴Orion The Hunter - more correctly Orion, for The Hunter had simply been the title of their first album - was a 1980s rock combo and offshoot of the popular band Boston. It featured former Boston members Barry Goudreau on guitars and future Boston lead vocalist Fran Cosmo. Orion released the album The Hunter in 1984 on Columbia Records, which yielded a hit single "So You Ran", featuring the sky-high vocals which prompted Cosmo's entrance to Boston in the early 90s.

Orion charted at #57 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart after its debut on 5/19/84. "So You Ran" managed to make the Top Ten on rock radio and was a mid-chart hit on mainstream pop radio.

Orion featured Bruce Smith on the bass and ex-Heart drummer Michael DeRosier. The album also included the late Brad Delp, former lead singer of Boston. Brad sang background vocals on numerous tracks. The influence of Goudreau's Boston sound is evident on the album.

Band:
Fran Cosmo - Lead Vocals, Fuzz Guitar
Barry Goudreau - Guitar
Bruce Smith - Bass
Michael DeRosier - Drums

Additional musicians:
Brap Delp - Backing Vocals

Dreamin'
Orion the Hunter Lyrics

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Act of love
Is a luxury
The suit he wears
Belongs to me
The road is long
Seven thousand miles
Soldier talk
And uniform

[Chorus]
We can live
I can live
Celebrate
Celebrate
We can live
I can live
Celebrate
Celebrate

She rag doll
Keeps him warm
This negative
Shows no form
He salutes the crowd
"Go west young man"
Run run run
The hollow man

[Chorus]

To a distant land
Sand and sand
Touch to touch
A marble man
The house is glass
Furniture's chrome
Soldier talk
And uniform

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song Dreamin' by Orion the Hunter is a melancholic ballad with enigmatic lyrics. It starts with "Act of love is a luxury" which hints at the sacrifice and cost of being in love. The singer refers to "The suit he wears belongs to me," which raises questions about the relationship dynamic between the different characters in the song. Maybe it portrays a metaphoric battle over an individual, or it could be the singer referring to a loved one who is in the military. The next line, "The road is long, seven thousand miles," adds more intensity to the theme of distance, and the fact that the ones we love might be too far away to reach.

When the chorus comes in, the word "celebrate" is repeated four times, hinting at the idea of joyous moments trapped in the mind of someone who is away from their loved one. The singer next mentions a rag doll that keeps someone warm and that there is no form to this negative, perhaps portraying the void and the loneliness felt by people who are separated from their significant others. The line "He salutes the crowd, 'Go west young man," adds more depth to the themes of traveling, uncertainty, and adventure-- all feelings that soldiers or people going overseas might feel.

The song then takes an abstract turn mentioning "Touch to touch, a marble man," suggesting a touch that doesn't feel real, and everything is just a dream. The "house is glass," and "furniture is chrome" hint at a futuristic or modern setting where everything looks shiny and neat but could feel empty and soulless. The song ends with "The hollow man," perhaps referring to someone who has undergone emotional or physical pain, is filled with regret and longing, and soulless.

Line by Line Meaning

Act of love
Performing an act of love is a rare privilege

Is a luxury
It is a costly affair that demands great sacrifices

The suit he wears
The clothing he wears belongs to someone else

Belongs to me
He has taken what rightfully belongs to me

The road is long
The journey ahead is arduous and challenging

Seven thousand miles
The distance to be covered is seven thousand miles

Soldier talk
Conversations and lingo shared by soldiers

And uniform
The attire is standard and identical

We can live
We can survive and thrive

I can live
I can stay alive and carry on

Celebrate
We can express joy and gratitude

Celebrate
We can commemorate and acknowledge our successes

She rag doll
The woman is delicate and vulnerable

Keeps him warm
She is the source of comfort and reassurance for him

This negative
This photographic negative

Shows no form
Lacks distinguishable features or characteristics

He salutes the crowd
He acknowledges the spectators with a military salute

"Go west young man"
An invitation to explore the uncharted territories of the west

Run run run
Hurry up and move quickly

The hollow man
A person devoid of emotions or meaning

To a distant land
To a faraway place

Sand and sand
Endless stretches of sand and desolate landscapes

Touch to touch
Close and intimate connection with others

A marble man
An emotionless and expressionless individual

The house is glass
The residence is made of transparent material

Furniture's chrome
The furnishings are made of polished metal

Soldier talk
Expressions and phrases used by soldiers

And uniform
The clothing worn by all members is identical and uniform

We can live
We can thrive and flourish

I can live
I can survive and endure

Celebrate
We can revel and enjoy the moment

Celebrate
We can acknowledge and honor our accomplishments

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY GOUDREAU, BRIAN MCGEE, CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, FRANCIS MIGLIACCIO, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL

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