Originally a school teacher, Sara was talked into entering a talent contest by a friend. She won entry into the Country Music College in Tamworth where she met producer and former Sherbet member Garth Porter, who became Sara's producer when she was signed to ABC music.
To date, Sara has released four albums, Chasing Buffalo, Beautiful Circle, Firefly and Sliver Skies.
Sweet Dreams
Sara Storer Lyrics
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And travel miles and then start again
But in a new place
Can I be an old green swag?
And have some cowboy come along
And carry me away
Can I be a drop of rain?
On the hottest day
And can I be a sunset's ray?
That lights your eyes
And stands you still on Inverway
CHORUS
At this moment that's all I can do
Is dream about all that we've been through
So as I close my eyes, I watch the darkness come alive
And I start dreaming my sweet dreams of you
Can I be a road trains dust?
You'd see me coming and then I bust in
And say g'day
And can I be a mum and dad?
With a heap of kids in an old dual cab
Going a long long way
And can I be a Min Min light?
And take some people in the night
Without a trace
And can I be a campfires heart?
That cries sad stories and then it laughs
Until the sunrise wakes
Repeat Chorus
Can I be a whirly wind?
And travel miles and then start again
But in a new place
Can I be an old green swag?
And have some cowboy come along
And carry me away
Repeat Chorus
Yes as I close my eyes I watch the darkness come alive
And I start dreaming my sweet dreams of you
The song "Sweet Dreams" by Sara Storer is a beautiful representation of the power of the imagination when all else fails. The song's lyrics speak of wanting to be anything or everything in order to escape one's own reality, even if just for a moment. The singer desires to become the "whirly wind" and see new places, the "old green swag" and be carried away by a cowboy, and even the "road trains dust" to greet people with a friendly "g'day".
Throughout the song, the singer's desire to escape reality ranges from everyday experiences such as being "a drop of rain" and providing relief from the heat, to mystical experiences like the "Min Min light" that takes people without a trace. Each verse is a different scenario in which the singer can imagine herself doing something entirely different than her current reality. The chorus serves as a reminder that sometimes all we can do is dream and imagine, even if we can't change the things around us.
This song speaks to the power of the human imagination and the need to escape reality when things become overwhelming. The singularity of the chorus ("dreaming my sweet dreams of you") shows that, even as we dream of different scenarios and lives, there is a constant underlying reminder of what brings us comfort and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I be a whirly wind?
Can I be free to move wherever I want, without being tied down by anything?
And travel miles and then start again
Can I have the freedom to travel long distances and start afresh every time?
But in a new place
Can I start over in a new place, far away from everything and everyone I know?
Can I be an old green swag?
Can I be an old canvas bag that still has some use and value left in it?
And have some cowboy come along
Can I be useful again to someone, like a cowboy who needs me to carry his things?
And carry me away
Can I be taken away from the place where I am now and into a new adventure?
Can I be a drop of rain?
Can I be like the gentle raindrops that fall from the sky to nourish the earth?
That falls down gently on an old ghost gum
Can I fall gently on a tree that has been standing for years, weathering many storms?
On the hottest day
Can I bring relief and coolness on a day that is scorching hot and dry?
And can I be a sunset's ray?
Can I be as beautiful and awe-inspiring as the rays of the setting sun?
That lights your eyes
Can I bring light and joy to your life, like the rays of the sun bringing light to your eyes?
And stands you still on Inverway
Can I be so amazing that you are left speechless and rooted to the spot, like the Inverway valley?
At this moment that's all I can do
Right now, all I can do is dream and imagine what my life could be like.
Is dream about all that we've been through
I look back on all the things we've experienced together and imagine what could have been different.
So as I close my eyes, I watch the darkness come alive
As I drift off to sleep, my imagination starts to take over and fill my mind with vivid pictures and scenes.
And I start dreaming my sweet dreams of you
I dream of a life where you and I are together, where we can explore new places and have new adventures.
Can I be a road trains dust?
Can I be like the dust kicked up by the huge road trains that travel across this vast country?
You'd see me coming and then I bust in
Can I be the kind of person who bursts onto the scene and makes a big impression?
And say g'day
Can I be friendly and welcoming to everyone I meet, like the Aussies who say 'g'day'?
And can I be a mum and dad?
Can I be a loving parent who cares for and guides their children through life?
With a heap of kids in an old dual cab
Can I have a big family, all crammed into an old ute, sharing moments and memories together?
Going a long long way
Can I go on a journey with my family, where we travel long distances, see new things and make new memories?
And can I be a Min Min light?
Can I be like the mysterious Min Min lights that appear in the night sky and lead travellers on strange journeys?
And take some people in the night
Can I be the one who guides others through the darkness and into a new adventure?
Without a trace
Can I be so mysterious and elusive that I leave no trace of my existence behind?
And can I be a campfires heart?
Can I be the heart of a campfire, around which people gather to share stories and laughs?
That cries sad stories and then it laughs
Can I be like the campfire that brings people together to share both the sad and happy moments of life?
Until the sunrise wakes
Can I stay up all night, sharing stories and laughing with friends, until the sun comes up in the morning?
Yes as I close my eyes I watch the darkness come alive
As I drift off to sleep, I let my imagination take over and bring me to new, exciting places.
And I start dreaming my sweet dreams of you
And I dream of a life full of adventure and possibilities, with you by my side.
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jenenne Stiles
on Beautiful Circle
One of Australia's National Treasurers :)