The Impossible Dream
Richard Kiley Lyrics
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To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
And to run where
The brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
And to love, pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march
March into hell
For that heavenly cause
And I know
If I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart
Will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be
Better for this
That one man, scorned
And covered with scars
Still strove with his last
Ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable
The unreachable
The unreachable star
And I'll always dream
The impossible dream
Yes, and I'll reach
The unreachable star
Richard Kiley's song The Impossible Dream talks about the aspirations of one individual to aim for the impossible dream despite the odds against him. The lyrics are filled with powerful and poignant words that capture the essence of the human spirit. The singer's dream is to fight for something that is unbeatable, despite the unbearable sorrow that comes with it. This can be interpreted as the struggle for social justice, freedom or equality. He wants to go to places where the brave do not dare and to right the unrightable wrong.
Moreover, the lyrics show a pure and chaste love that he aspires to, the love that is not only physical but also emotional and spiritual. He wants to go the length, even when his arms get too weary, to reach what seems like an unreachable star. The journey towards the dream is fraught with obstacles, and he acknowledges that it's not going to be easy.
The song's message resonates with many people, whether they are fighting for their dreams or to overcome adversity. The Impossible Dream has become synonymous with hope, courage, and resilience in the face of challenges. This song teaches us to persevere, follow our dreams, and never give up, no matter how impossible it might seem.
Line by Line Meaning
To dream the impossible dream
To aspire towards a goal that is seemingly unattainable
To fight the unbeatable foe
To confront a challenge or enemy that seems insurmountable
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To endure great emotional pain and suffering
And to run where
The brave dare not go
To take risks and pursue a course of action that others fear
To right the unrightable wrong
To correct an injustice that seems impossible to rectify
And to love, pure and chaste from afar
To cherish a distant and unattainable love without impure thoughts or actions
To try when your arms are too weary
To persevere and continue to make efforts despite exhaustion or discouragement
To reach the unreachable star
To achieve the seemingly impossible or unattainable
This is my quest
This is my personal journey or mission
To follow that star
To continue pursuing a goal, even when it may seem impossible
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
Regardless of the odds or how far away the goal may seem
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To pursue what is right and just without hesitation or doubt
To be willing to march
March into hell
For that heavenly cause
To be prepared to undergo great hardship in the pursuit of a noble cause
And I know
If I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart
Will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest
If I remain committed to this worthy cause, I will find peace in my heart when I die
And the world will be
Better for this
That one man, scorned
And covered with scars
Still strove with his last
Ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable
The unreachable
The unreachable star
The world will be a better place because one man, despite facing ridicule and adversity, still remained steadfast in his pursuit of an impossible dream
And I'll always dream
The impossible dream
I will always strive towards what appears to be an impossible goal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joe Darion, Mitchell Leigh
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