Dreams Don't Turn to Dust
Owl City Lyrics
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Into a deep dramatic scene
I swim through the theater
Or maybe I'm just a dreamer
Like a kite in the bright midday
Wonder stole my breath away
Shy sonata for Mercury
This picnic will soon depart
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
I'll miss you with all my heart
But I'd rather be alone
'Cause I couldn't live without
The sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
So I'll drag the anchor up
And rest assured, 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
I made for the countryside
And my eyes never grew so wide
Apple, raspberry, river blue
I don't wanna leave without you
In the sound I'll gladly drown
Into the emerald underground
I rub my eyes 'cause it's hard to see
Surrounded by all this beauty
This picnic will soon depart
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
I'll miss you with all my heart
But I'd rather be alone
'Cause I couldn't live without
The sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
So I'll drag the anchor up
And rest assured, 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
(I'm sad to see you go)
(But I'd rather be alone)
When tiger eyes begin making you blush
When diamonds boast that they can't be crushed
Let 'em go 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
This picnic will soon depart
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
I'll miss you with all my heart
But I'd rather be alone
'Cause I couldn't live without
The sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
So I'll drag the anchor up
And rest assured
'Cause dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
Dreams don't turn to dust
I'll rest assured, 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
The lyrics of "Dreams Don't Turn to Dust" by Owl City (All Things Bright and Beautiful) speak to the wistful longing for the simplicity and beauty of life's moments, and the fear that those moments will eventually fade away. The song describes a deep desire to escape the constraints of reality and to embrace the limitless possibilities of the imagination. The singer is conflicted about their desire to be alone and enjoy the world without the distractions of others, but ultimately decides that the beauty of life cannot be ignored.
The imagery in the song is rich and evocative, with references to swimming through a silver screen, the stars singing so pretty, a picnic in the countryside, and the emerald underground. The contrast between the mundane reality of life and the vibrant, colorful world of dreams is stark. The singer longs for the beauty of sunsets that dazzle in the dusk, and reassures themselves that dreams don't turn to dust.
The mood of the song is dreamy and reflective, with a hint of melancholy. It speaks to the human desire to find meaning and purpose in the world, and the fear that those things will slip away. The lyrics of "Dreams Don't Turn to Dust" remind us to hold on to the moments that take our breath away, and to never lose sight of the beauty around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Splashdown in the silver screen
Entering into an immersive moviegoing experience
Into a deep dramatic scene
Being lost in the emotions portrayed on the screen
I swim through the theater
Feeling fully immersed in the movie experience
Or maybe I'm just a dreamer
Wondering if this is all just a fanciful dream
Like a kite in the bright midday
Feeling a sense of freedom and weightlessness in the midst of the day
Wonder stole my breath away
Being struck with awe and amazement at the beauty around us
Shy sonata for Mercury
A soft, gentle composition for the planet Mercury, conveying its quiet beauty
The stars always sing so pretty
Being entranced by the beauty of the night sky
This picnic will soon depart
Being mindful that all good things must eventually come to an end
Real life, I'm sad to see you go
Feeling a sense of loss as the moment ends and the real world takes over
I'll miss you with all my heart
Feeling a true sense of longing for what has passed
But I'd rather be alone
Preferring solitude to a life without wonder and beauty
'Cause I couldn't live without
Acknowledging the essential nature of beauty and wonder in our lives
The sunsets that dazzle in the dusk
Being awed by the beauty of a sunset
So I'll drag the anchor up
Rising above the mundane to pursue wonder and beauty
And rest assured, 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
Finding comfort in the fact that our dreams can persist and remain even in difficult times
I made for the countryside
Seeking out natural beauty in a rural setting
And my eyes never grew so wide
Being truly amazed at the beauty around us
Apple, raspberry, river blue
Appreciating the colors and abundance of nature around us
I don't wanna leave without you
Desiring to share this beauty with those closest to us
In the sound I'll gladly drown
Being completely immersed in the natural sounds all around us
Into the emerald underground
Exploring the hidden depths beneath the surface of the world
I rub my eyes 'cause it's hard to see
Being overwhelmed by the beauty around us and struggling to take it all in
Surrounded by all this beauty
Being entirely consumed by natural beauty all around us
When tiger eyes begin making you blush
Noticing the beauty of others and feeling shy or embarrassed
When diamonds boast that they can't be crushed
Being unimpressed by material wealth and artificial beauty
Let 'em go 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
Rejecting superficial beauty and valuing the power of our dreams instead
I'll rest assured, 'cause dreams don't turn to dust
Finding comfort in the enduring nature of our dreams, even in challenging times
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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