Boy With Dreams
Pasek and Paul Lyrics


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One and a-two and a-three
Ya-tya-da tya tya da tya tya da tya
Ta dee-da-dumb

On a desert island, a magic yours and my land
Everyday's a holiday with you
Under a blue sky dear we could get an idea
Of what our two lips were meant to do
Strolling beside you hand in hand we'll go
Through love's promised land dear
All our lives I know believe me
Happiness would be ours if for only three hours
On a desert island in my dreams

Ya-tya-da tya tya da tya tya da tya
Ta dee-da-dumb
Ya-tya-da tya tya da tya tya da tya
Ta dee-da-dumb (etc.)

Strolling beside you hand in hand we'll go
Through love's promise land dear
All our lives I know sincerely

Every gal and guy can have a desert island
If they are in love as much as we
Happiness will be ours if for only three hours




On a desert island in my dreams...
On a desert island in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Boy with Dreams" by Pasek and Paul are a romantic and whimsical imagining of a desert island paradise shared by two people in love. The song takes the listener on a journey to a "magic yours and my land" where "everyday's a holiday" and true happiness can be found. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree life under a blue sky, strolling hand in hand through love's promised land. The dreamy quality of the lyrics is emphasized by the use of scat-like vocals, adding to the sense of joy and spontaneity.


The song's central theme is that happiness can be found in the simplest of things, as long as one is in love. The lyrics suggest that all it takes is a desert island and someone to share it with to find true joy. The song is a reminder that happiness is not dependent on material possessions, but on the love and connection we have with others.


Overall, "Boy with Dreams" is a joyful and optimistic song about the power of love to transport us to a place of true happiness and contentment.


Line by Line Meaning

One and a-two and a-three
Counting in rhythm, getting ready to express the singer's hopes and dreams


Ya-tya-da tya tya da tya tya da tya
Imitating the sound of a whimsical tune that's playing in the singer's mind


Ta dee-da-dumb
Completing the melody and setting the stage for the ensuing song


On a desert island, a magic yours and my land
In a fantasy world, the artist and their loved one are the only ones on an enchanted island


Everyday's a holiday with you
The artist's life is always filled with glee, simply by sharing it with their lover


Under a blue sky dear we could get an idea
Together they can discover what it means to be truly happy and fulfilled


Of what our two lips were meant to do
Exploring the romance between them, they are reminded of their powerful physical connection


Strolling beside you hand in hand we'll go
The artist imagines themselves walking in perfect harmony, feeling a deep bond of trust with their partner


Through love's promised land dear
Their journey together will be guided by the spirit of love, leading them to a beautiful destination


All our lives I know believing
The artist affirms their commitment to this shared dream, confident that it will come to be


Happiness would be ours if for only three hours
Even a brief moment of love and connection has the potential to bring great joy to their lives


On a desert island in my dreams
This idyllic setting is purely imaginary, but it still provides inspiration for their real-life relationship


Every gal and guy can have a desert island
The singer encourages others to find their own slice of paradise, whether literal or metaphorical


If they are in love as much as we
The condition for experiencing this kind of bliss is a deep and true connection with another person


Happiness will be ours if for only three hours
Repeating this idea underscores how a brief moment of love can be incredibly powerful


On a desert island in my dreams...
Returning to the dreamlike state of mind where anything is possible, and love is the only thing that matters




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DICK KNISS, NOEL PAUL STOOKEY, RICHARD L. KNISS

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@seanmichael1482

loved it

@teddyhuff6312

Absolute banger

@groovygabe3431

Ba da da dum
Ba-dada  dada dum
Ba-dada  dum ba dum
I'm only working at this pizza hut
To support my way through college
Selling  chicken wings and breadsticks
To  our fatass clientele
It's not as if I plan on working here forever
'Cause  one day it's gonna be
My ideas I'm gonna sell!

Wouldn't you wanna buy a car that has jet wings?
Or how about a spacecraft that'll warp you through time?
Wouldn't  you wanna own a piece of tomorrow?
I'm gonna be the one to show you
'Cause I'm the one the vision flows through
And though you may not see what I see
I'm a boy with dreams!

Ba-da da dum
Dum ba deedee-deedee dum
Ba dum

When I was eight years old
I would show my mom inventions
Of things I knew that one day I would think up, and create
I would draw up plans
And I would sketch things out
These models and designs
That I knew were in my fate THAT'S when I knew I'd build a car that has jet wings!
That's when I thought of spacecrafts
That'll warp you through time!
That's when I knew I'd own
A piece of tomorrow
I'm gonna be the one to show you
'Cause I'm the one the vision flows through
And though you may not see what I see
I'm a boy with dreams!

Dada da dum bum bee-dee
Deedee bada dum bum!

What about ice cubes that never melt?
Or playing cards that deal themselves?
What about clothing that never needs to be washed?
Or keys that beep every time they're lost?
What about a light-switch that was voice controlled?
Or glassware that kept your soft drink cold?
A computer that typed any words you spoke?
Or a pencil set that never broke?

And there's always that car that has jet wings
It could jump without the netting
'Cause my heart and guts are betting
That just like that car...
I'm gonna fly so far!!~
I'm gonna give the world a car that has jet wings!
And show you all a spacecraft
That'll warp you through time!
I know you wanna own a piece of my tomorrow!
I'm gonna be the one to show you
'Cause I'm the one the vision flows through
And though you may not see what I see
I'm the boy with dreams!

@joshuacartagena1963

Ba Da bup bow
Ba da da buda bup bow
Bidi bup ba baww

I'm only working at this pizza hut
to pay my way through college.
Selling chicken wings and bread sticks to a fat ass clientel.
Its not as if I plan on working here forever.
Cause one day, its goin be
these ideas are goin sell
Wouldn't you wanna buy a car that has jet wings?
Or how about a space craft that will warp me through time.
Wouldn't you wanna own a piece of tomorrow?
I'm goin be the one to show you, cause I'm the on the vision flows through.
And though you may not see what i see...
I'm a boy with dreams!

ba da da dow be be be di da ba ba da woah!

When i was eight years old I would show my mom inventions of things
I knew that one day I would think up and create.
I would draw up plans and i would sketch things out.
These models and designs that I knew were in my fate.
That's when I knew I'd build a car that has jet wings.
That's when I thought a space craft that would warp me through time.
That's when I knew I'd own a piece of tomorrow.
Im goin be the one to show you cause I'm the one the vision flows through.
And though you may not see what I see...
I'm the boy with dreams!

Ba da bi di di di di ba woah.

What about ice cubes that never melt?
Or playing cards that deal themselves?
What about clothing that never needs to be washed?
Or keys that beep every time their lost?
What about a light switch that was voice controlled?
Or glassware that kept your soft drink cold?
A computer that typed any word you spoke?
Or a parasool set that never broke?

There is always that car that has jet wings.
To jump without the netting, with my heart and guts are bedding, just like that car.
I'm goin fly so far.
I'm goin give the world that a car the has jet wings.
And show you all a spacecraft that will warp me through time.
I know you wanna own a piece of my tomorrow.
I'm goin be the one to show you
Cause im the one the vision flows through.
And though you may not see what i see...
I'm the boy with dreams!!!!
YEAAH!!!!

@connord4163

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Ba Da bup bow
Ba da da buda bup bow
Bidi bup ba baww

I'm only working at this pizza hut
to pay my way through college.
Selling chicken wings and bread sticks to a fat ass clientel.
Its not as if I plan on working here forever.
Cause one day, its goin be
these ideas are goin sell
Wouldn't you wanna buy a car that has jet wings?
Or how about a space craft that will warp me through time.
Wouldn't you wanna own a piece of tomorrow?
I'm goin be the one to show you, cause I'm the on the vision flows through.
And though you may not see what i see...
I'm a boy with dreams!

ba da da dow be be be di da ba ba da woah!

When i was eight years old I would show my mom inventions of things
I knew that one day I would think up and create.
I would draw up plans and i would sketch things out.
These models and designs that I knew were in my fate.
That's when I knew I'd build a car that has jet wings.
That's when I thought a space craft that would warp me through time.
That's when I knew I'd own a piece of tomorrow.
Im goin be the one to show you cause I'm the one the vision flows through.
And though you may not see what I see...
I'm the boy with dreams!

Ba da bi di di di di ba woah.

What about ice cubes that never melt?
Or playing cards that deal themselves?
What about clothing that never needs to be washed?
Or keys that beep every time their lost?
What about a light switch that was voice controlled?
Or glassware that kept your soft drink cold?
A computer that typed any word you spoke?
Or a parasool set that never broke?

There is always that car that has jet wings.
To jump without the netting, with my heart and guts are bedding, just like that car.
I'm goin fly so far.
I'm goin give the world that a car the has jet wings.
And show you all a spacecraft that will warp me through time.
I know you wanna own a piece of my tomorrow.
I'm goin be the one to show you
Cause im the one the vision flows through.
And though you may not see what i see...
I'm the boy with dreams!!!!
YEAAH!!!!

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