Dreaming
Santers Lyrics
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Sailing unknown waters for the secrets I must learn
Guided by the heavens through the calm, the rain and storm
No thoughts of stopping 'till I reach that distant shore
I'm dreaming, of the man I used to be
Dreaming, it's the only way I'm free
I'm dreaming, of the days when we were young
Far in the distance, a sight has caught my eyes
A strange horizon, under grey and threatening skies
Now the vision's fading, it's turning into haze
All so confusing, it keeps changing from day to day
I'm dreaming, of the man I used to be
Dreaming, it's the only way I'm free
I'm dreaming, of the days when we were young
And it seems like our tomorrow never comes
I'm dreaming, of the man I used to be
Dreaming, it's the only way I'm free
I'm dreaming, and when all is said and done
I wonder who tomorrow I'll become
Seems like my tomorrow never comes
Where will I be when dreams are done?
The lyrics to Santers's song "Dreaming" tell the story of a captain sailing through unknown waters in search of answers, guided by the heavens through both calm and stormy weather. The captain is determined to reach a distant shore, regardless of the challenges along the way. The chorus describes the captain's longing for the past, dreaming of when he was young and free. The final verse adds a sense of uncertainty to the narrative, as the captain wonders who he will become once his dreams are achieved.
The song appears to be about the struggle between longing for the past and reaching for the future. The captain represents the desire to move forward and accomplish goals, while the dream of a simpler, happier time represents the nostalgia and comfort of the past. The conflict between these two forces creates a sense of tension throughout the song, with the uncertainty of the future weighing heavily on the captain.
The lyrics also make use of imagery, particularly in the second verse. The strange horizon and threatening skies create a sense of foreboding, while the shifting and fading vision adds to the confusion and uncertainty felt by the captain.
Overall, "Dreaming" is a thoughtful and introspective song that explores the timeless tension between past and future, and the uncertainty that accompanies every journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the captain on a ship of no return
I take full responsibility for my life's journey and there is no going back.
Sailing unknown waters for the secrets I must learn
I venture into the unknown to discover the answers I seek.
Guided by the heavens through the calm, the rain, and storm
I am divinely guided through good times and bad times.
No thoughts of stopping 'till I reach that distant shore
I am determined to keep moving forward until I reach my destination.
I'm dreaming, of the man I used to be
I yearn to go back to the old me, a version of myself that is no longer present.
Dreaming, it's the only way I'm free
To escape the present reality, I can only find solace in my dreams.
I'm dreaming, of the days when we were young
I long for a past era where things seemed simpler and carefree.
And it seems like my tomorrow never comes
The future appears uncertain and unreachable, as though it will never arrive.
Far in the distance, a sight has caught my eyes
Something at a far distance has caught my attention.
A strange horizon, under grey and threatening skies
The future that I see appears ominous and uncertain.
Now the vision's fading, it's turning into haze
The clear image of my future is slowly disappearing and becoming blurry.
All so confusing, it keeps changing from day to day
The future is so unpredictable that it keeps on changing every day.
And when all is said and done
After all is said and done.
I wonder who tomorrow I'll become
I am unsure of who I will become in the future.
Seems like my tomorrow never comes
The future feels unreachable and distant.
Where will I be when dreams are done?
Once my dreams are achieved, I wonder where I will end up.
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