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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Understand
Power Of Dreams Lyrics
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When all she wanted was a life to regret
It's so much easier to lie to a friend
It's so much easier to lie to defend
And that's the way I know it's hard to forget
The spoken words they're just a part of regret
If I had have known I'd try to understand you better
When all I wanted was a chance to forget
And never know the pain of hope and regret
I lost a friend because I couldn't see
I lost a friend because she wants to be free
And every word she said was wrong
So wrong so wrong
When times are bad I came so strong
So strong so strong so strong
Understand a little better
Understand a little more
Understand the words that matter
Every word she said was wrong
Understand a little better
Understand a little more
Understand the words that matter
Thoughts have never been so strong
The song "Understand" by Power Of Dreams talks about the difficulty of forgetting painful memories and the lengths people go to hide their true feelings from others. The lyrics note how it is easier to lie to a friend to defend oneself or avoid talking about one's sorrows. However, the singer acknowledges that this denial and lying lead to regret, and the spoken words are just part of that disappointment.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are divided into two characters, one male and one female. The male character talks about wanting to forget and avoid the pain and regret that come with love and friendship, while the female character explicitly states that every word she said was wrong. This rift between the two characters was the reason they lost their friendship, and now the male character wishes he could understand her better and regretted not trying harder to do so in the past.
Overall, "Understand" is a poignant commentary on friendship, love, and loss. The song talks about how people tend to hide their true feelings and put on a facade to protect themselves from getting hurt. However, this often leads to misunderstandings and, ultimately, regret. The repeated mantra to "understand a little better, understand a little more" speaks to the importance of empathy and real communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
When all he wanted was more time to forget
He wished for more time to forget about something that has been bothering him.
When all she wanted was a life to regret
She craved a life filled with regrettable decisions.
It's so much easier to lie to a friend
It's easier to deceive someone you consider a friend.
It's so much easier to lie to defend
Lying becomes easier when the motive is self-preservation.
And that's the way I know it's hard to forget
The ease of lying makes it harder to forget what was lied about.
The spoken words they're just a part of regret
Each spoken word contributes to the regretful situation.
If I had have known I'd try to understand you better
If only I knew, I would have made an attempt to comprehend you better.
If I had have known I'd try
Had I been more informed, I would have made an effort to understand.
When all I wanted was a chance to forget
He just wanted an opportunity to forget about something.
And never know the pain of hope and regret
He wouldn't have to endure the discomfort of feeling hope and regret simultaneously.
I lost a friend because I couldn't see
He lost a friend because he didn't notice signs that indicated the friend was unhappy or hurting.
I lost a friend because she wants to be free
The friend distanced herself due to her desire for personal freedom.
And every word she said was wrong
Everything she spoke was incorrect or misguided.
When times are bad I came so strong
He perceived himself as being particularly resolute and tenacious in tough times.
Understand a little better
Comprehend more effectively.
Understand a little more
Comprehend more thoroughly and completely.
Understand the words that matter
Grasp the meaning behind the crucial spoken expressions.
Thoughts have never been so strong
Never before have thoughts and emotions been so forceful and commanding.
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nlgbbbblth
The album is a shoegazing classic
Art Monk
my fovourite. From what I remember they never played it live. I wonder why..