Progress In Color is an expression of friends, Grant Thomas and Caleb VanBu… Read Full Bio ↴Progress In Color is an expression of friends, Grant Thomas and Caleb VanBuskirk, To create music in it's simplicity and for the pure love of it. All of our music is created with the intention to glorify our savior Jesus Christ. He has blessed us with our abilities, and we will use them in our personal rejoicing and in our goal to help others praise Him.

Their influences consist of Copeland, Coldplay, Edison Glass, Daphne Loves Derby, Sleeping At Last, The Beatles and Coach Rice of Physics year of 2006!

Dreamer
Progress In Color Lyrics

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I'll write this down inside my heart,
for you to see all the times I tried so hard
to take away every smile, every dream, in your heart
We'll say tonight we made a difference, for once,
but whose to blame?
Cause I try so hard, but for what reward?
When our worlds, they are the same.

Leave me alone
I made this decision
and now I live to it.

There's so many things that I could say,
but this "goodbye" tonight makes tomorrow look so good.
There's so many things that I could say,
but this "goodbye" tonight makes tomorrow look so good.

I'll paint a picture, so you can see
exactly what I mean, when I scream my lungs out
and try to get to you/ to get to you.

Leave me alone
I made this decision
and I live to it.
I don't care where we go from here,
but I am on my own.

There's so many things that I could say,
but this "goodbye" tonight makes tomorrow look so good.

There's so many things that I could say,
but this "goodbye" tonight makes tomorrow look so good.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Dreamer” by Progress In Color are poignant and moving. The song is essentially a portrayal of the struggle to achieve one's dreams in the face of obstacles and challenges, and the often heart-wrenching sacrifices that one must make in order to do so. The singer of the song is determined to achieve their dreams and is willing to put in the hard work and effort necessary to make them come true. They are also sadly aware of the sacrifices that this will entail, including the loss of loved ones and relationships.

The opening lines of the song express the singer's deep need to express themselves to the world, to be seen and recognized for their efforts. They are willing to put their heart and soul into the endeavor, but they are also aware that their dreams may not be fully accepted or understood by those around them. The line “I'll write this down inside my heart, for you to see all the times I tried so hard” is a reflection on the emotional labor that the singer has put into their dreams, and the isolation they may feel in pursuing them.

The chorus of the song is a poignant expression of the singer's mixed emotions – they feel the pain of leaving behind friends and relationships, but they are also filled with the sense of triumph that comes from achieving their dreams. The line “There's so many things that I could say, but this "goodbye" tonight makes tomorrow look so good” encapsulates this sense of hope and anticipation, while also acknowledging the pain and sadness of the singer's journey.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll write this down inside my heart,
I will always remember and hold dear the moments when I put forth great effort to make you happy and fulfilled.

for you to see all the times I tried so hard
I wanted you to know that I tried so hard to take away your pain, and bring you some semblance of joy.

to take away every smile, every dream, in your heart
It hurt me to see you suffer so much, I just wished I could make everything better for you.

We'll say tonight we made a difference, for once,
We'll look back on tonight and reminisce on this one moment when we made an impact on somebody else's life.

but whose to blame?
After all is said and done, who is really responsible for the way things turned out between us?

Cause I try so hard, but for what reward?
Despite my best efforts, I still wonder if all of my hard work and dedication is truly worth it in the end.

When our worlds, they are the same.
We may come from different backgrounds and have different experiences, but deep down we are all trying to find meaning and purpose in our lives.

Leave me alone
I need some space and time to process my thoughts and feelings.

I made this decision
I decided to walk away from this relationship because it was no longer healthy for either of us.

and now I live to it.
I am taking responsibility for my actions and living with the consequences of my decision.

There's so many things that I could say,
I have a lot on my mind, and there are many thoughts and feelings that I want to express.

but this "goodbye" tonight makes tomorrow look so good.
Even though saying goodbye is hard, I know that tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities and possibilities.

I'll paint a picture, so you can see
I will try my best to communicate my thoughts and feelings in a way that you can understand and relate to.

exactly what I mean, when I scream my lungs out
I may be passionate and intense when I express myself, but it's only because I want to make sure that you truly understand my perspective.

and try to get to you/ to get to you.
I want to bridge the gap between us and find a way to connect with you on a deeper level.

I don't care where we go from here,
I am open to whatever the future may hold for us, and I am ready to move forward with my life.

but I am on my own.
I am taking ownership of my life and my decisions, and I am ready to face whatever challenges may come my way.

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