The Dream
Ryan J. Lane Lyrics


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Have you seen dreams
In real life
They come and go
They fade with time
I have just one
Maybe two
Come with me
And I'll show you
What about you
Have you ever dared
To have a dream
Inside your head
You should take that dream
From inside your head
Chase it around
Until you're dead
I find dreams to be
The only real thing
To have to chase
To find your happy place
We all have to take
A chance at this life
We will come and go
We will fade with time
You could very well fail
You probably will
But you can't stop there
It's part of the thrill
It's okay to be afraid
It's okay to take your time
I'ts not about the end
It's what happens over time
At the end of the day
When you know what you want
You'll have a smile on your face and
A fire in your heart.
I find dreams to be
The only real thing




To have to chase
To find your happy place

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ryan J. Lane's song "The Dream" convey the importance of having dreams and pursuing them fearlessly. The opening lines, "Have you seen dreams in real life? They come and go, they fade with time," suggest that dreams are transient and can easily be forgotten or ignored. However, the singer asserts that they have one or maybe two dreams and invites the listener to join them and see what dreams can truly offer.


The chorus emphasizes the significance of daring to have a dream and not letting it remain confined within one's mind. The lines, "You should take that dream from inside your head, chase it around until you're dead," imply that dreams should be pursued relentlessly and passionately until one's last breath. The singer believes that dreams are the only real things in life worth pursuing, as they lead to finding one's happy place.


The following verse suggests that taking chances in life is necessary, even though failure is a possibility. However, the singer encourages not to let failure deter one's pursuit of dreams, as it is part of the thrill and excitement. It is acknowledged that fear and taking time are acceptable, but the focus is on the journey and growth that occurs over time. The song concludes with the notion that when one knows what they want and actively chase their dreams, they will find happiness and fulfillment.


Overall, "The Dream" is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their dreams, overcome fear, take risks, and persistently pursue their passions to find true happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen dreams
Have you experienced the power and wonder of dreams?


In real life
In the tangible, physical world we live in


They come and go
Dreams have a transient nature and do not last forever


They fade with time
Dreams tend to lose their clarity and vividness as time passes


I have just one
Personally, I possess only one dream


Maybe two
Or, perhaps, I have a second dream as well


Come with me
Join me on this journey


And I'll show you
I will reveal and demonstrate


What about you
How about yourself?


Have you ever dared
Have you ever summoned the courage


To have a dream
To form a personal aspiration or ambition


Inside your head
Within the recesses of your mind


You should take that dream
I implore you to capture that dream


From inside your head
And free it from the confines of your thoughts


Chase it around
Pursue it fervently


Until you're dead
Persistently and relentlessly, until the end of your days


I find dreams to be
In my perspective, dreams are


The only real thing
The sole genuine aspect


To have to chase
To pursue with determination


To find your happy place
In order to discover one's personal state of joy and contentment


We all have to take
Each one of us is obligated to seize


A chance at this life
An opportunity presented by existence itself


We will come and go
We will arrive and depart


We will fade with time
Our presence will gradually diminish as time elapses


You could very well fail
There is a strong possibility of encountering failure


You probably will
In all likelihood, failure will be experienced


But you can't stop there
However, it is crucial not to halt progress at that point


It's part of the thrill
It forms an integral component of the excitement and exhilaration


It's okay to be afraid
Feeling fear is acceptable and normal


It's okay to take your time
Taking a measured and unhurried approach is permissible


It's not about the end
The ultimate conclusion is not the primary focus


It's what happens over time
Rather, the gradual progression and occurrences are of significance


At the end of the day
In the final analysis


When you know what you want
Once you possess clarity regarding your desires


You'll have a smile on your face and
A sense of joy and contentment will manifest on your countenance and


A fire in your heart.
An intense passion and drive will ignite within you.




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Written by: Samuel Wesley

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