Wildest Dreams
Red Rider/Tom Cochrane Lyrics


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You talks as if in riddles
You talk as if in rhymes
Down in the lion's lair
Stroke yourself to feel so fine
And what are you afraid of
Afraid to get so touched
When you begin to feel
Is it way, way too much

Have you lost your sense of purpose
And who can stand alone
There's no more circus here
There's nothing carved in stone
I see you down in the desert
And on a lonely beach
I'll hold you in those places
Where no one else can reach you

For comfort there

[CHORUS]
In your wildest dreams
We can talk until we say something
It don't mean a thing
I will be there
When you come back down oh yeah

I'll hold you in the desert
And on a lonely beach
I'll hold you in these places
Where no one else can reach you
The words cannot reveal this
Nothing's carved in stone
So maybe don't hide around it
This is something you can own

I want you when you're bad
I want you when you're good
I want you when you won't
And when you think you should
I want you when you're angry
And when you come back down
I'll hold you above water
When you think that you might drown

Go under
[CHORUS]
I look back in
And you'll be smiling once again
I turn around
Just as the sun comes shining in on you
We have not lost
But just begun

[CHORUS]
In your wildest dreams
We can talk until we say something
It don't mean a thing




For now and ever
We've just begun

Overall Meaning

The song Wildest Dreams by Red Rider/Tom Cochrane is a heartfelt plea from one person to another to share their deepest thoughts and emotions. The lyrics are layered in meaning beginning with the lines, "You talk as if in riddles, you talk as if in rhymes." Perhaps this is a reference to the singer's inability to understand the object of his affection's true feelings or the object's inability to articulate them. He goes on to say, "And what are you afraid of, afraid to get so touched, when you begin to feel, is it way, way too much?" These lines convey the vulnerability of the singer in that he is willing to risk his own emotions to share in the other person's deepest moments.


The chorus, "In your wildest dreams, we can talk until we say something, it don't mean a thing, I will be there when you come back down oh yeah" is an extension of the sentiment conveyed in the opening verses. The singer is willing to be there for the other person whenever they need him, no matter their emotional state or what they need to say. The final lines of the song, "For now and ever we've just begun," seem to indicate that the singer is open to whatever the future may hold for their relationship.


Overall, the song Wildest Dreams is a tender and emotionally honest plea for deeper connection, understanding, and a willingness to share oneself with another.


Line by Line Meaning

You talks as if in riddles
You often speak in a cryptic way, making it difficult for others to understand you.


You talk as if in rhymes
Your way of speaking sometimes takes the form of poetry, using rhyme and meter to convey ideas.


Down in the lion's lair
You are in a place of danger or risk, reminiscent of a wild animal's den.


Stroke yourself to feel so fine
You use self-gratification or self-satisfaction as a means of feeling good.


And what are you afraid of
You are hesitant or resistant to experience feelings of intimacy or vulnerability.


Afraid to get so touched
You are anxious or uneasy about connecting with others on a deep emotional level.


When you begin to feel
You are hesitant about letting your guard down and revealing your true feelings.


Is it way, way too much
You are worried about being overwhelmed by your emotions or feelings of intimacy.


Have you lost your sense of purpose
You have become directionless or uncertain about your goals in life.


And who can stand alone
You recognize that it is difficult to face life's challenges without support from others.


There's no more circus here
You feel that the excitement and novelty of life has faded away, leaving you feeling unfulfilled.


There's nothing carved in stone
You realize that the future is uncertain and that plans may change unexpectedly.


I see you down in the desert
You feel isolated or stranded in a barren, desolate place.


And on a lonely beach
You experience a sense of solitude or separation, with no one to share your space or thoughts.


I'll hold you in those places
I will provide comfort and support, even in the most remote or desolate environments.


Where no one else can reach you
I offer an emotional connection that is unique and unavailable from any other source.


In your wildest dreams
I promise to fulfill your deepest desires and work with you to achieve your most ambitious goals.


We can talk until we say something
We have the ability to converse for extended periods of time, without running out of meaningful or interesting topics.


It don't mean a thing
Our words and conversations are not trivial or meaningless, but carry weight and significance.


I will be there
I am committed to supporting you and being present in your life.


When you come back down oh yeah
I will be there to offer support and guidance when you experience disappointment or failure.


The words cannot reveal this
Some emotions or feelings may be difficult to express verbally.


So maybe don't hide around it
It's important to acknowledge and confront your emotions, rather than avoiding or denying them.


This is something you can own
You have the power and responsibility to take control of your emotions and feelings.


I want you when you're bad
My love and support extends to all aspects of your personality and behavior, even the negative or undesirable traits.


I want you when you're good
I find value and appreciation in your positive qualities and behaviors as well.


I want you when you won't
My love and support is not contingent on whether or not you're willing to accept it.


And when you think you should
I will be there for you even when you think you don't deserve it.


I want you when you're angry
My love and support extends to even the most difficult or unpleasant emotions.


And when you come back down
When you experience disappointment or failure, I will be there to help you move forward and recover.


I'll hold you above water
I will offer emotional support and stability when you feel overwhelmed or at risk of drowning in your emotions.


When you think that you might drown
When you become overwhelmed by your emotions or circumstances, I will be a source of comfort and reassurance.


I look back in
In retrospect or reflection, I see that we have come a long way together.


And you'll be smiling once again
I am confident that you will find happiness and contentment even in difficult times.


I turn around
Moving forward, we will continue to grow and support each other.


Just as the sun comes shining in on you
Hope and positivity will continue to shine on you, even in the darkest times.


For now and ever
Our connection and support for each other will endure indefinitely.


We've just begun
Our journey of growth and support has only just started.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS WILLIAM COCHRANE

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Comments from YouTube:

@stephcollins8694

Loved his music, has a meaning...and reminds me of simpler days of traveling in my youth. God I miss those days

@hollyraeraeful

I freaking LOVE Tom Cochrane :D, so lucky and blessed to have seen him live, in concert... even if I was in the awful grip of a migraine and barely recall the concert, still counting myself as blessed. Definitely a top Canadian artist, and top World musician :D thanks for sharing :D

@norman9716

An absolutely beautiful song by an incredible talent.Β  Tom is truly a Canadian gem, and I agree with ChefSaron, I'll never understand why the superstardom levels of Bryan Adams eluded Tom.Β  Like Bryan Adams, LOVE Tom Cochrane!Β  If someone told me I was to be sent into exile and could only take 3 CD's with me, the first one I'd grab would be Tom Cochrane's Symphony Sessions.

@baddad59

Have always loved his style.Red rider was a great band and he has just continued that with his solo career.

@skiamachist

Indeed. Such beautiful sentiments expressed in this song. Great insight...

@petunias1949

I totally agree with you. I love all his music.

@brucewayne3602

Thank-you Caitlin ... truly brilliant !!!

@strat8333

Great album etc. I bought "Ragged Ass Road" in the day. I agree with the sentiment expressed at the beginning of the vid. Thanks for the post.

@brucewayne3602

... always beyond brilliant - 1 month or 100 years ago !!! ... Tom, Burton, Gordon, etc - none better on this planet ... ah yes, remember Chilliwack !!!

@brucewayne3602

... beyond beautiful ... always

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