Paul Carrack (born April 22, 1951 in Sheffield, England) is an English keyboardist, singer and songwriter. Carrack has had multiple careers which have overlapped over the last three-plus decades. He has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics, been a session and touring musician for several others, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well. His distinctive voice shows up on some of his affiliated bands' best-known hits.
Don't Dream It's Over
Paul Carrack Lyrics
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Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you never see the end of the road
While you're travelling with me
Hey now hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now hey now
They come they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Now I'm towing my car there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over the TV page
Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
Hey now hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now hey now
When the world comes in
They come they come
To build a wall between us
Don't ever let they win
The song "Don't Dream It's Over" by Paul Carrack is an anthem of hope that encourages people to keep going despite the struggles they face. The opening lines, "There is freedom within, there is freedom without," remind the listener that they have the power to change their circumstances. The line "Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup" is a metaphor for trying to do the impossible, and speaks to the idea that even though the challenges ahead may seem daunting, we must still strive to overcome them.
The second verse begins with the singer's personal struggles, towing his car with a hole in the roof, and feeling suspicious of his possessions. The line "But you turn right over the TV page" is a critique of the media's focus on war and waste, and how it can be overwhelming and disheartening.
The chorus returns, reminding the listener not to give up, even when the world tries to build a wall between us. The line "Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief" encourages the listener to push through their struggles and experience the freedom that comes when we don't give up. The repetition of "hey now hey now" emphasizes the importance of solidarity and support in times of hardship.
Overall, the song is a reminder to keep going, even when things seem impossible. It encourages us to lean on each other and not let anyone build a wall between us.
Line by Line Meaning
There is freedom within there is freedom without
There are different kinds of freedom, some within our control and some outside of it.
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
Trying to control everything is futile, like trying to catch a flood with a paper cup.
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
Life is a constant struggle with many losses along the way.
But you never see the end of the road
You can't see what's to come, but you keep moving forward anyway.
While you're travelling with me
I'll be with you along the way to face those struggles together.
Hey now hey now
Pay attention, listen up!
Don't dream it's over
Don't give up and lose hope, we can get through this together.
When the world comes in
When things get tough and chaotic.
They come they come
The negativity and obstacles come our way.
To build a wall between us
To try and separate us from our hopes and dreams.
We know they won't win
We're determined to face and overcome these obstacles, we won't let them defeat us.
Now I'm towing my car there's a hole in the roof
Things are falling apart, but we keep going forward anyway.
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
Our material possessions may not bring happiness and can sometimes hold us back.
In the paper today tales of war and of waste
The world is often filled with negative stories of war, conflict, and destruction.
But you turn right over the TV page
But we can't let the negativity consume us, we need to focus on the positive things.
Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
We're starting anew and moving forward with purpose and determination.
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
We're building connections and relationships that will help us through any hardships.
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
We can only see the vague outlines of what's to come, but we keep moving forward anyway.
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
Experience the joy and freedom of overcoming obstacles and achieving our goals.
Don't ever let they win
Don't ever let the negativity and obstacles bring you down, stay determined to succeed.
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Written by: Neil Finn
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