One of five children in a musical family, Hardiman was born in May 1961 and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. He Attended Royal Irish Academy of Music.
He worked as a clerk at the Bank of Ireland for twelve years, occasionally playing in pop bands during the 1980s. After quitting his job, though, he composed material based more on Irish traditions than pop music, specifically for radio and television; months later wrote the theme music to the documentary My Riviera, which became quite well-known in Ireland.
During the next few years, Hardiman composed for Coca-Cola and Guinness and gained his reputation as Ireland's best contemporary composer. He was approached by Michael Flatley, creator of Riverdance, to compose the score to the new production Lord of the Dance. Thanks in large part to the success of the production, Hardiman gained a recording contract through Philips and released his debut album, Solas, in early 1998.
After an unlikely early career as a bank teller, Hardiman has succeeded in fulfilling his lifelong ambition to compose and perform his own music. Although he maintains a low profile, continuing to live and work in his native Dublin, his work has become well known to international audiences from Japan to South Africa to the United States. With performances of Lord of the Dance rebroadcast continually around the globe, Hardiman has gained recognition as one of the most successful composers and performers to emerge from Ireland.
Dreaming
Ronan Hardiman Lyrics
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They travelled the world from place to place
Country to country
Spreading the joy of fun.
Now I want all why'all to know
That without fun there's no joy
And without no factory, there's no fun
All together as we sing
I want all why'all to know
All why'all to know...that we're here
Don't wake me up, I'm dreaming about you!
Don't wake me up
I'm dreaming I'm dreaming
Don't wake me up
I'm dreaming about you
Don't wake me up just let me sleep deep
I'm dreaming about you cause you're the one that I need
I'm turning in my bed from side to side
My stomach full of a thousand butterflies
What can I feel what can I do what can I say to make this life a brighter day
My inner clock goes tick tock tick
Are you dreaming just a little bit?
Here I am baby the man of your dreams
The night in a shining armor or the man with whip cream
Ready to do anything for you because this is your dream
I'll do what you want to, what you want is what you get
In the middle of a desert
In a jungle soak'n wet
This is your world I'm just a slave
'Til you awake
The song "Dreaming" by Ronan Hardiman begins by telling the story of three young men and one young lady who travel around the world, spreading joy and fun everywhere they go. The lyrics emphasize the importance of having fun in life, and how it brings joy. The chorus then kicks off, with the singer dreaming about someone they deeply desire. They plead to not be woken up from their dream, as they cannot get enough of the dream and the dream person. The verses that follow continue to emphasize the singer's infatuation with this person, as they toss and turn in bed, stomach full of butterflies. The singer promises to be anything the dream person wants them to be, anywhere they want them to be, until they wake up from their dream.
From a musical standpoint, "Dreaming" starts off with a quick instrumental introduction before the first verse begins. The song is in the key of D major and has a moderate tempo of 128 beats per minute. The melody is carried by a combination of synths, drum machines, and electric guitars, creating a dreamlike state within the music. Additionally, the song does not have a traditional verse-chorus-verse structure, as the lyrics are more linear and fluid, emphasizing the continuous dream-like state. The bridge further emphasizes this dream state with the lyrics "here I am baby the man of your dreams", perpetuating the idea that the song is a continuous dream.
In terms of meaning, "Dreaming" is a love song about infatuation and the desire for a significant other. It emphasizes the idea that when you desire someone deeply, they become a part of your dream world. It is also about being a slave to love and the willingness to fulfill any fantasy that the dream person wants to experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time there lived three young men and one young lady
There were four young people who travelled the world together.
They travelled the world from place to place
They explored different destinations across the globe.
Country to country
They visited various countries during their travels.
Spreading the joy of fun.
Their purpose was to bring happiness and excitement wherever they went.
Now I want all why'all to know
This is something important that the artist wants to convey to everyone.
That without fun there's no joy
Having fun is necessary to experience happiness.
And without no factory, there's no fun
The 'Fun Factory' is integral in creating an enjoyable experience.
All together as we sing
The Fun Factory joyous song
Everyone should join in and sing to celebrate the 'Fun Factory'.
I want all why'all to know
All why'all to know...that we're here
The artist wants everyone to be aware of their presence.
Don't wake me up, I'm dreaming about you!
The artist is in the midst of dreaming and doesn't want to be disturbed.
Don't wake me up
I'm dreaming I'm dreaming
Don't wake me up
I'm dreaming about you
The singer is insisting that they are really caught up in their dream.
Don't wake me up just let me sleep deep
The artist is pleading to not be woken up and allowed to continue sleeping.
I'm dreaming about you cause you're the one that I need
The dream involves someone who is important and required.
I'm turning in my bed from side to side
The singer is restless and constantly changing positions in their sleep.
My stomach full of a thousand butterflies
The singer is feeling a nervous excitement in the dream.
What can I feel what can I do what can I say to make this life a brighter day
The artist is pondering on ways to bring more happiness into their life.
My inner clock goes tick tock tick
The artist's internal sense of time is still functioning, even though they're asleep.
Are you dreaming just a little bit?
The singer is curious if the person they're dreaming about is also dreaming of them.
Here I am baby the man of your dreams
In the dream, the singer is the ideal partner for the other person.
The night in a shining armor or the man with whip cream
The artist can be the romantic hero or the playful partner in the dream.
Ready to do anything for you because this is your dream
The artist is willing to go along with whatever the other person desires in the dream.
I'll do what you want to, what you want is what you get
The artist is emphasizing their willingness to fulfill the other person's wishes in the dream.
In the middle of a desert
In a jungle soak'n wet
The singer is open to exploring various scenarios in the dream, even unconventional ones.
This is your world I'm just a slave
The artist is acknowledging that this dream is entirely under the control of the other person.
'Til you awake
The singer is prepared to remain in the dream, fulfilling the other person's desires, until the dream comes to an end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONAN PADRAIG HARDIMAN
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