Dreamland
Peter Tosh & Bob Marley Lyrics
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So far across the sea (repeat)
To have you all, my dreamland
Would be like heaven to me (repeat)
We'll get our breakfast from the tree
We'll get our honey from the bees
We'll take a ride on the waterfalls
And all the glories, we'll have them all
And we'll live together on that dreamland
And have so much fun (repeat)
Oh, what a time that will be
Oh yes, we'll wait, wait, wait and see
We'll count the stars up in the sky...
...And surely we'll never die
The lyrics to Peter Tosh and Bob Marley's song Dreamland convey a powerful message about the desire for a utopian society free from the social and economic inequalities that plague our world. The song opens with the lines "There's a land that I have heard about, so far across the sea" suggesting that this dreamland is an ideal that exists only in the mind and imagination of those who long for it. Through their eyes, it is a land of milk and honey, a paradise-like place where all their needs and desires will be fulfilled.
The lyrics suggest that in Dreamland, the natural world is abundant and generous, providing food and sustenance for all. "We'll get our breakfast from the tree, we'll get our honey from the bees" suggests a simple, sustainable way of life in which people live in harmony with nature, rather than exploiting it for profit. The reference to "riding on waterfalls" adds to the dreamlike, idyllic quality of the song, suggesting a world in which humans and nature exist in perfect harmony.
The hope for Dreamland is expressed most strongly in the refrain "And we'll live together on that dreamland, and have so much fun", which suggests a coming together of people from all walks of life in a society free from division and conflict. The repetition of the phrase "Oh, what a time that will be" reinforces the sense of anticipation and excitement that this vision brings. Ultimately, Dreamland is seen as a place where life is perfect, a utopian ideal that can never be fully realised in this imperfect world.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a land that I have heard about
Peter and Bob are describing a faraway, almost mythical place that they've heard about.
So far across the sea
This dreamland is so distant that it seems almost unattainable.
To have you all, my dreamland
This dreamland can only be truly realized with the people they love.
Would be like heaven to me
This dreamland is their idea of paradise.
We'll get our breakfast from the tree
In this dreamland, everything is provided naturally, and they'll be able to live off the land.
We'll get our honey from the bees
Even the bees play a vital role in providing for them in this dreamland.
We'll take a ride on the waterfalls
They'll be able to explore and have fun with the natural wonders in this place.
And all the glories, we'll have them all
They anticipate enjoying all the beauty that this dreamland has to offer.
And we'll live together on that dreamland
The significance of being with their loved ones is further emphasized here.
And have so much fun
For them, this dreamland is a place of endless entertainment and joy.
Oh, what a time that will be
It's impossible for them to contain their excitement at the prospect of experiencing this dreamland.
Oh yes, we'll wait, wait, wait and see
Despite the anticipation, they are patient and accepting of waiting for this dreamland to become a reality.
We'll count the stars up in the sky...
Even stargazing seems infinitely more amazing in this dreamland they imagine.
...And surely we'll never die
This dreamland offers eternal life, and the idea of never leaving it is something they cherish deeply.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Neville Livingston
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@michaelphilippe1760
Could have you on my Dreamland would be like heaven to me...👏🏿
@JJ-dj7zi
want this played at my funeral someday.
@rockstone2939
yes that ,true🙏
@meltthecelt
Prophet 2005. I totally agree. Whilst I love Bob. Both Bunny and Peter don't get their recognition. They were three shades of the one tree - each talent and influential.
@GotohTetsuhiro
EARLY MORNING .the best tune ...
@peanutbutterrobot
A song I listened to when I had no escape.
@flaviabejar
This is it, the best of the reggae roots!!!!
@candytiano4314
Yes that abundantly blessed
Dreamland.
We will have so much fun.
We must wait wait and see.
@mlodzin90
Bunny Wailer is the lead singer here
@sancholiven
would be like heaven to me. bob marley lives