She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.
In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.
In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.
Pieces of dreams
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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You go a wondering, wandering
Stumbling, tumbling, round! round!
When will you find
What's on the tip of your mind?
Why are you blind
To all you ever were
Never were, really are, nearly are?
Will you ever be done traveling
Always unraveling you, you?
Running away could lead you further astray
And as for fishing in streams for pieces of dreams
Those pieces will never fit
What is the sense of it?
Little boy blue, don't let your little sheep roam
It's time ,come blow your horn, meet the morn
Look and see, can you be far from home?
The lyrics to Shirley Bassey's song "Pieces Of Dreams" are about a lost and searching soul, represented by a little boy. The boy is wandering around looking for something that is just out of reach, but he is blind to the things that he used to be and the things that he could be in the future. He is described as stumbling and tumbling in his search, and the lyrics ask him when he will find what is on the tip of his mind. The song suggests that the boy has been searching for a long time, and that he may never find what he is looking for if he keeps pursuing it the way he has been.
The lyrics also caution the little boy against running away, which could lead him even farther from where he wants to go. The line "fishing in streams for pieces of dreams" suggests that the boy is searching for something that is not tangible, and that he may never find it. The song encourages the boy to come back home and blow his horn, which could be interpreted as a call to action or a call for the boy to wake up and start living his life. Overall, the song is about finding one's way in life and being content with what one has.
Line by Line Meaning
Little boy lost in search of little boy found
You are feeling lost and looking for a version of yourself that seems to have disappeared
You go a wondering, wandering
You constantly wander and don't have a clear direction or purpose in life
Stumbling, tumbling, round! round!
You face many obstacles and challenges in your journey to find yourself
When will you find
You are questioning when you will finally find the answers you seek
What's on the tip of your mind?
There is something you are considering, but you aren't fully sure of the details
Why are you blind
You cannot see or recognize the things that make up who you are
To all you ever were
You have forgotten or dismissed the experiences and events that shaped you in the past
Never were, really are, nearly are?
You feel disconnected from your true self and unsure of who you are
Little boy false in search of little boy true
You are trying to find your authentic self, but you are unsure if it really exists or if you are just pretending
Will you ever be done traveling
You wonder if you will ever stop trying to find yourself and be content with where you are
Always unraveling you, you?
You are constantly questioning and analyzing yourself, causing you to become even more confused
Running away could lead you further astray
Avoiding your problems and running away from your responsibilities will only make things worse
And as for fishing in streams for pieces of dreams
Trying to find fulfillment and purpose through unrealistic or unattainable goals is a waste of time
Those pieces will never fit
You will never be able to achieve the things you desire if they aren't realistic or aligned with who you truly are
What is the sense of it?
It doesn't make any sense to pursue things that aren't meant for you or that are unattainable
Little boy blue, don't let your little sheep roam
Stay focused and don't let distractions and obstacles prevent you from achieving your goals
It's time, come blow your horn, meet the morn
It's time to take action and face your challenges head on
Look and see, can you be far from home?
Take a moment to look at where you are and reflect on whether you are moving closer to or further away from your true self
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
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