Their first album, Immigrants, Emigrants and Me, received glowing reviews worldwide, and the band embarked on a global tour, taking in more than 30 countries, including Japan and North America. The album sold well in France, Japan, UK and Ireland.
Their second album, 2 Hell With Common Sense, was produced by Dave Meegan and featured a more powerful-sounding band, helped largely by the addition of Ian Olney on guitar.
Positivity was released by Sony, and further developed the soundscapes introduced on their previous record. The songwriting continued to highlight Walker's mature observations of the world with songs such as "Cathy's World" and "Evil Evol", dealing with subject matter seldom touched on in music.
With sales increasing in Japan, Power of Dreams recorded their next album, the suitably titled Become Yourself. Marking a further evolution in the band's sound, this record delicately completes a set of recordings which are a rare lyrical insight into the life journey of adolescence to parenthood.
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Power of Dreams to reform in 2010
Power of Dreams have reformed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic debut 'Immigrants, Emigrants and me', with reunion tour in March 2010...
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Power of Dreams:
“Immigrants, Emigrants and Me” - 20th Anniversary Shows
Power of Dreams were formed in Dublin in 1989 by songwriter Craig Walker. The band’s debut ep “A Little Piece of God” was voted Single of The Week in UK music weeklies Melody Maker and Sounds, which led to them signing to Polydor.
Their first album, “Immigrants, Emigrants and Me”, received glowing reviews worldwide with Craig Walker garnering praise for a lyrical maturity beyond his 18 years and the band’s spiky indie pop assault winning fans among press and public alike.
Power of Dreams embarked on a global tour, taking in more than 20 countries in the space of a year, including Japan and the US. Live, the band were hailed for their blistering sonic attack and soaring melodies.
Over the next four years, they released a further three albums and continued to play shows worldwide, including four return visits to Japan. However, commercial success never quite matched the level of critical acclaim achieved and so the four members went their separate ways in 1995.
2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of that landmark debut album “Immigrants, Emigrants and Me” and to mark the occasion, the band have been asked to reform for a series of live shows.
A 2CD limited edition of the album, containing all 14 original tracks plus the debut “A Little Piece of God” ep and various b-sides, will be released on 1st March 2010.
Details of the confirmed shows are below with more to be announced shortly.
05th March 2010 - London, The Luminaire
06th March 2010 – Birmingham, The Flapper
07th March 2010- Guildford, The Boileroom
10th March 2010 - Dundalk, The Spirit Store
12th March 2010 - Dublin, Whelans
13th March 2010 - Cork, The Pavilion
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On and On
Power Of Dreams Lyrics
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The worst one in my life
Hate greed and anger
And maybe I need a wife
I get confused about feelings
I used to feel sure of
I'm getting worried about friends
And the people I love
Would you wait
Would you keep on pushing pushing out
It goes on and on and on
It goes on and on and on
On
Well here comes the winter
The one I'm waiting for
My chance to prove myself
My chance to prove my worth
I really need these people
Don't wanna let them down
The ones you gave a reason Won't you give ?
The ones we're fighting for What we're
And if I can prove myself
Should I wait for a chance to prove myself
For myself
I get confused around people
I used to feel sure of
I'm getting worried about friends
And my hatred of love
The Power Of Dreams's song On and On, is a personal reflection of the singer's life. The song begins with the words "Well, there goes the summer, the worst one of my life." The usage of words like "hate," "greed," and "anger" reveal that the summer was the worst because of the singer's inner turmoil. The singer also mentions the possibility of needing a wife, which suggests a sense of loneliness.
The following lines reveal the singer's confusion about his own feelings. He says he is getting worried about his friends and the people he loves, and it is clear that he struggles to understand his true emotions. The chorus "Would you wait, Would you keep on pushing pushing out, It goes on and on and on, It goes on and on and on, On," continues the theme of confusion, indicating that the singer feels as though he is stuck in a never-ending cycle with no clear way out.
The second verse suggests a need for redemption with a renewed chance to prove oneself. The singer says that he is waiting for winter because it provides him with an opportunity to prove his worth to the people he cares about. There is an attempt to seek validation from the people that matter to him, indicating a sense of insecurity on his part. In the end, the singer admits that he is confused about his relationships and that he is worried about his hatred for love.
Overall, "On and On" is a soul-searching song that highlights the struggles of an individual trying to navigate through life's complexities.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there goes the summer
The summer is ending and it has been the worst one in my life.
The worst one in my life
This summer has been the worst summer I have ever had.
Hate greed and anger
I dislike greed and anger and the negativity it brings.
And maybe I need a wife
Perhaps I need a companion to provide emotional support.
I get confused about feelings
I am often unsure about my emotions and how to express them.
I used to feel sure of
I used to be confident in my feelings and how to handle them.
I'm getting worried about friends
I am concerned about my friends and their well-being.
And the people I love
I am also worried about the people I love and care for.
Would you wait
Can you be patient?
Would you keep on pushing pushing out
Can you keep striving and persevering?
It goes on and on and on
Life continues with its challenges and obstacles.
It goes on and on and on
Life continues with its moments of joy and happiness.
On
Life moves forward, whether we are ready or not.
Well here comes the winter
Winter is approaching.
The one I'm waiting for
I have been anticipating the arrival of winter.
My chance to prove myself
Winter is an opportunity for me to showcase my skills and talents.
My chance to prove my worth
I see winter as a chance to demonstrate my value and contribution.
I really need these people
My friends and loved ones are important to me and I depend on them.
Don't wanna let them down
I do not want to disappoint or fail them.
The ones you gave a reason
I want to honor and fulfill the expectations you have of me.
Won't you give?
Can you provide me with the support and assistance I need?
The ones we're fighting for
I am fighting for the people I care for and want to protect them.
What we're
I am driven by a sense of purpose and determination.
And if I can prove myself
If I am successful in my endeavors.
Should I wait for a chance to prove myself
Should I hold out and wait for another chance to demonstrate my worth?
For myself
For my own satisfaction and fulfillment rather than external validation.
I get confused around people
I sometimes struggle with social interactions and understanding others' emotions.
I used to feel sure of
I was once confident in my ability to interact and connect with others.
I'm getting worried about friends
I am anxious about the welfare of my friends and loved ones.
And my hatred of love
My negative feelings and experiences with love are causing me distress.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The Power of the Dream
Celine Dion
Deep within each heart
There lies a magic spark
That lights the fire of our imagination
And since the dawn of man
The strength of just "I can"
Has brought together people of all nations
There's nothing ordinary
In the living of each day
There's a special part
Every one of us will play
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
As the world gives us its best
To stand apart from all the rest
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
Your mind will take you far
The rest is just pure heart
You'll find your fate is all your own creation
And every boy and girl
As they come into this world
They bring the gift of hope and inspiration
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
The world in lights and hope and peace
We pray that you will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
There's so much strength in all of us
Every woman child and man
It's the moment that you think you can't
You'll discover that you can
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
(To bring us closer to) the power of the dream
The world in lights and hope and peace
(We'll pray that) it will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
Feel the flame (forever burn)
Teaching (lessons we must learn)
(To bring us closer to) we've got to learn the power of the dream
(The world in lights and hope and peace)
We pray that it will always be
(It is) the power of the dream that brings us
To realize the power of the dream
To realize the power of the dream
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The Power of the Dream
Céline Dion
Deep within each heart
There lies a magic spark
That lights the fire of our imagination
And since the dawn of man
The strength of just "I can"
Has brought together people of all nations
There's nothing ordinary
In the living of each day
There's a special part
Every one of us will play
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
As the world gives us its best
To stand apart from all the rest
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
Your mind will take you far
The rest is just pure heart
You'll find your fate is all your own creation
And every boy and girl
As they come into this world
They bring the gift of hope and inspiration
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
To bring us closer to the power of the dream
The world in lights and hope and peace
We pray that you will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
There's so much strength in all of us
Every woman child and man
It's the moment that you think you can't
You'll discover that you can
Feel the flame forever burn
Teaching lessons we must learn
(To bring us closer to) the power of the dream
The world in lights and hope and peace
(We'll pray that) it will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here
Feel the flame (forever burn)
Teaching (lessons we must learn)
(To bring us closer to) we've got to learn the power of the dream
(The world in lights and hope and peace)
We pray that it will always be
(It is) the power of the dream that brings us
To realize the power of the dream
To realize the power of the dream
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Olympic the Rio Olympic Flame Raining out
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Alexandra Raisman 2016 or Simone Biles 2016
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Holyfield lighting Atlanta torch.
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Michael Jacksons Performance!!
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I had the privilege to have listened to this performance live on TV in 1996 with my mom at home back in western China. My mom was cooking but she stopped to listen to this song. We didn't speak English but we were so touched. My mom turned up the volume to its maximum! Since then we both became her fans. Now my mother has passed away but each time this song brings me those precious memories, goose skin and tears. Thank you Celine!
@lion4228
Touched by your words. In my experience, my mama played a really important role since my dad always on business in my childhood. Now I am in HK, every year only several days could be spent with them. Sometimes I really do miss the days in my student time with my mom.
@virgildantefrazier1
That's what the "Power of the Dream" is really all about. May your Mother's memory be honored always.
@vanshmishra7119
Wow