Don't Dream It's Over
Sixpence None The Richer(蓮兒與啷噹六便士) Lyrics


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There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead; many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

[Chorus]
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Now I'm towing my car; there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion
But there's no proof
In the paper today, tales of war and of wage
But you turn right over to the TV page

Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

These lyrics by Sixpence None The Richer's song Don't Dream It's Over are about the struggles of life and the need for freedom. The first verse talks about how there is both freedom within and without, which means that there are opportunities for liberation both internally and externally. However, it's impossible to catch a deluge in a paper cup, meaning that it's difficult to control or capture the vastness of life. The second line of the verse alludes to the idea that there will always be battles or challenges ahead, but there is no end to the road when you're traveling with someone else. This suggests that there is hope and support in partnership.


The chorus encourages the listener to not give up, even when the world seems to be building a wall between people. This wall can represent anything from personal conflicts to social injustices. The lyrics acknowledge that there will always be challenges but reminds people that they can overcome them. The line "we know they won't win" suggests that there is a shared understanding among people that defeating these challenges is ultimately possible.


The second verse moves to a more personal account of struggles. The singer is towing their car with a hole in the roof, which creates speculation about their possessions. The singer then turns to the news where tales of war and wages are present but chooses to ignore them by turning to the TV page. This verse highlights the struggle of individuals to navigate personal and societal challenges while also choosing what to give their attention to. The last line of the verse suggests that overcoming challenges requires moving forward, which is emphasized in the last line of the chorus "we know they won't win".


Line by Line Meaning

There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Freedom is present both internally and externally.


Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
Attempting the impossible is futile.


There's a battle ahead; many battles are lost
Life is a constant struggle with obstacles and failures.


But you'll never see the end of the road
The journey of life is ongoing and never-ending.


While you're traveling with me
We are meant to navigate life together.


Hey now, hey now
An expression of urgency and attention.


Don't dream it's over
Don't give up hope or believe that it's the end.


When the world comes in
When external factors become overwhelming.


They come, they come
The negative influences of the world persist.


To build a wall between us
To create division and separation.


We know they won't win
We will not let the negativity of the world defeat us.


Now I'm towing my car; there's a hole in the roof
I am persevering despite the troubles and flaws in my life.


My possessions are causing me suspicion
The materialistic nature of society is causing doubt and anxiety.


But there's no proof
The doubts and anxieties are unfounded and baseless.


In the paper today, tales of war and of wage
Daily news is full of stories of conflict and financial disparity.


But you turn right over to the TV page
Ignoring the negativity of the news and seeking escapism.


Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
Rejuvenation and finding inner strength to keep moving forward.


And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Eagerly seeking to connect with someone on a deeper level.


Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
The future is uncertain and there are obstacles that need to be overcome.


Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
Experience the sense of freedom and happiness that comes with overcoming obstacles.


Hey now, hey now
An expression of urgency and attention.


Don't dream it's over
Don't give up hope or believe that it's the end.


Hey now, hey now
An expression of urgency and attention.


When the world comes in
When external factors become overwhelming.


They come, they come
The negative influences of the world persist.


To build a wall between us
To create division and separation.


We know they won't win
We will not let the negativity of the world defeat us.




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@billaguis9783

"Don't Dream It's Over"

There is freedom within, there is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the T.V. page

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over ...



@fenriz1844

Lyrics:

There is freedom within
There is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead
Many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're travelling with me

… Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

… Now I'm towing my car
There's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion
But there's no proof
In the paper today
Tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the TV page

… Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

… Now I'm walking again
To the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead
Barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and release

… Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
You know they won't win

… Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now)
Hey now, hey now
Hey now, hey now
Don't let them win (They come, they come)
Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now), yeah
Hey now, hey now



All comments from YouTube:

@ronarertac9081

I really hope this kind of music will comeback, I really missed the 90's and early 2000's best days of my life😔

@shereeshearne3863

I agree

@niekendy9433

Yeah.. right now is IDM with no rhythm, and unproper video, where's chick shows their ass, its disgusting I guess..

@kokomanation

I was born in 1983 I know what you mean my friend

@moffant4916

Sadly it did. ariana grande and miley cyrus sang it.. ugh.

@xsbgtr

You realize this is a cover right? The original comes from the 80´s I think

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@mikebeckham55

This girl has the perfect voice for this song and she does a great job! Always loved the song and this is a very nice rendition. I'd like to hear more from her and the band.

@analcommando1124

if you think this is good you should hear Crowded House's original version because this cover is slop in comparison

@Saintironarm

You know this is an average cover of an aussie iconic song

@douglandback473

@Anal Commando I'm sure Neil Finn has no problem with those royalty checks...LOL.

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