Shawn's voice varies widely standing out along with his rythym acoustical, electric guitar strokes. Shawn travels with his sound man and tour manager, Big Kip Conner.
Mullins's earlier work was influenced by acoustic and power-pop groups such as the Violent Femmes, The Producers and the Indigo Girls. However, his most significant and enduring influences are rock singer-songwriters like James Taylor and country musicians such as Kris Kristofferson.
He is known for playing many cover songs during his live performances, including "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle as well as introducing some lighthearted, quirky elements into his song and stage elements.
Shawn Mullins released a new recording February, 2006, entitled "9th Ward Pickin Parlor."
In 2008, he released "Honeydew," which includes a new recording of the song "All in My Head" which was featured in an episode of "Scrubs." He supported Dar Williams on her Fall 2008 tour.
The Dream
Shawn Mullins Lyrics
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With the remote held in my hand
I drifted off and I could see the light
I was dreaming of the Promised Land
Oh I had a dream last night
But it's all a little foggy in my head
It was something about brotherhood
I spoke with an angel
But I can't remember what she said
You know as people we are powerless
Yet we live our lives in any old way
Your people, my people,
We're all God's people,
And I don't guess it matters anyway
Oh I had a dream last night
But it's all a little foggy in my head
It was something about brotherhood
And love of all mankind
I spoke with an angel
But I can't remember what she said
I fell asleep about 12:30 last night
And I woke to the sound of the rounds of a .45
And as the ambulance pulled away
I heard a neighbor way,
"So young and so full of life."
Oh I had a dream last night
But it's all a little foggy in my head
It was something about brotherhood
And love of all mankind
I spoke with an angel
But I can't remember what she said
Shawn Mullins's song "Dream" is a poignant reflection on the nature of dreams and the fragile nature of life itself. The song's narrator falls asleep with the remote control in hand, and dreams of the "promised land." Although the dream is unclear and hazy in his memory, he remembers speaking with an angel about brotherhood and the love of all mankind. However, he cannot recall exactly what she said.
As the song progresses, the singer wakes up to the sound of gunfire and the wail of ambulance sirens. A neighbor comments on the tragedy, noting how young the victim was and how full of life. The song ends with the singer reflecting on the transience of life and the deep need for unity and compassion in a world marked by violence and uncertainty.
Overall, "Dream" is a beautiful and moving song about the power of dreams and the human need for love and connection in the face of adversity. The dream represents a kind of utopian ideal, where brotherhood and love prevail over hate and conflict. The shooting that the singer hears in his sleep serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of the world we live in, but it also underscores the importance of holding onto hope and pursuing a more just and compassionate society.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell asleep about 12:30 last night
The singer describes their state of mind before falling asleep.
With the remote held in my hand
The singer fell asleep while watching television.
I drifted off and I could see the light
The singer starts dreaming.
I was dreaming of the Promised Land
The artist's dream takes place in a symbol of hope and salvation.
Oh I had a dream last night
The artist starts talking about their dream.
But it's all a little foggy in my head
The singer doesn't remember their dream clearly.
It was something about brotherhood
The singer recalls a theme of unity and solidarity from their dream.
And love of all mankind
The theme of the artist's dream is love and compassion for everyone without exception.
I spoke with an angel
The artist met a spiritual being in their dream.
But I can't remember what she said
The artist doesn't recall the angel's message or advice from the dream.
You know as people we are powerless
The singer reflects on the human condition and its limitations.
Yet we live our lives in any old way
Despite being unable to control much of their lives, people act as if they had full agency.
Your people, my people, We're all God's people, And I don't guess it matters anyway
The singer concludes that all humans are equal and united under the same divine providence, which makes their differences irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.
I woke to the sound of the rounds of a .45
The singer is awoken by the sound of gunshots.
And as the ambulance pulled away
The singer witnessed an emergency and the arrival of medical assistance.
I heard a neighbor way, So young and so full of life.
The artist hears a comment on the tragic fate and the age of the victim.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHAWN MULLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johncarroll7500
I Can..🤔👉 Only Imagine🛵
Life Laughing Crying
Getting Back Up
AND 🕶
👑🙇Dusting...👉👣💞
😁🤚🤓🤘Yourself Off
AND Continuing Forward
To The Next..🛵. Rollercoaster Ride
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@bstorm123
She grew up with the children of the stars
In the Hollywood hills and the boulevards
Her parents threw big parties
Everyone was there
They hung out with folks like Dennis Hopper and Bob Seger and
Sonny and Cher
She feels safe now in this bar on Fairfax
And from the stage I can tell that she can't let go and she can't
Relax
And just before she hangs her head to cry
I sing to her a lullaby
I sing:
Everything's gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
Everything's gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
She still lives with her mom outside the city
Down that street about a half a mile
And all her friends tell her she's so pretty
But she'd be a whole lot prettier if she smiled once in a while
'Cause even her smile looks like a frown
She's seen her share of devils in this angel town
Everything's gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
Everything's gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
I told her I ain't so sure about this place
It's hard to play a gig in this town and keep a straight face
Seems like everybody's got a plan
It's kind of like Nashville with a tan
Everything's gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
Everything's gonna be all right
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye
@WhatInTarnation98
My Dad use to sing this to me when i was a little girl...sure do miss that old man. Fly high Daddy Rockabye💔
@johncarroll7500
I Can..🤔👉 Only Imagine🛵
Life Laughing Crying
Getting Back Up
AND 🕶
👑🙇Dusting...👉👣💞
😁🤚🤓🤘Yourself Off
AND Continuing Forward
To The Next..🛵. Rollercoaster Ride
😁👉💞🤘🤓☝
@WhatInTarnation98
@@johncarroll7500 one day at a time, one roller coaster ride at a time🤘🤙
@erbrae2309
My mom would sing this & dance in the “90’s” spinning around throwing hand up type. It makes me happy to look back, smiling at her. RIP momma ❤️😇🥰
@michellebrumfield7532
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@zachcharleston2594
born in 88; I recently re-discovered this song and had it on repeat; just completely took hold of me and took me back to another place in time. 90s were something
@letgo84
❤ 🎵🎶
@JohnnyFlash-
Rick Dees Top 40 jogging at 7:30am on a Saturday.
@Rhsbaseball0505
I was in 4th grade at halloween when this came out, born in 88 too of november