One Long Dream
SonReal Lyrics

The moment that we realize that everything is new
The moment when we become conscious that we have a new perspective on life.

That's the moment that we come alive
At that moment, we begin to experience life as we have never done before.

And all our dreams come true
We begin to fulfill our desires and aspirations.

Oh, all our dreams come true
We experience the manifestation of all our deepest wishes and desires.

Yeah, one long dream, you know that's all that I know, fella
For the artist, life is just one long dream characterized by constant growth and achievements.

From my first gig, you know I stole that show, yelling
The singer's early live performance gave him confidence and helped him gain exposure.

This world, it gon' know about me
The singer is determined to leave his mark on the world and be known for his work.

All I need's a boom box and a burned CD
The artist emphasizes that he doesn't need much to make music and achieve his goals.

Fast forward ten thousand hours
The artist has spent a significant amount of time honing his craft through practice and effort.

One thousand shows, hundred thousand miles
The artist has traveled far and wide to perform and reach new audiences.

Few million views ain't justify how I got the sauce, thousand island
The singer is not satisfied with his current success and is still working hard to enhance his skills and abilities.

I wrote this verse, I was scared as hell so I closed my eyes
The artist struggled with fear and doubt but still managed to write this verse.

'Cause I ain't wanna make no music, man, my pops just died
The singer was reluctant to make music due to the recent loss of his father.

Now I make you feel like thunder now
The singer is confident in his abilities to create impactful and emotional music.

Quit my job and said, "Fuck the boss"
The singer decided to prioritize his music career over a day job he didn't enjoy.

Can't tell me who I'll be under now
The artist is free to be his own boss and doesn't need to answer to anyone else's expectations.

Bust my ass for that star power
The artist worked hard to achieve the level of success he has today.

Now everybody wanna come around
The singer's success has attracted many new fans and admirers.

Tell me shit like if I dumb it down
Some people have suggested that the singer modify his music to appeal to a wider audience.

I could have a number one by summer now
The artist could potentially have a chart-topping hit if he were to change his style.

But my number one goal ain't the drum roll
The artist's primary concern is not achieving chart success, but rather creating meaningful music.

Rather have the encore
The artist would prefer to have an enthusiastic and engaged audience than a one-time chart success.

Every time I get a taste of it like a drug
The singer finds success addictive and is constantly striving to achieve more.

I just always seem to want more
The artist has an insatiable drive to succeed and achieve more than what he currently has.

They say fame'll kill it, bang bang the million
Some people believe that fame could negatively impact the singer's music and creative output.

Way before Cobain ever left the building
The singer references the tragic death of musician Kurt Cobain as an example of fame gone wrong.

When I write the line that I'm saying here
The singer is aware of the impact that his lyrics and music can have on his listeners.

Don't take for granted, it ain't pain I'm feeling
The artist wants to emphasize that his music is not a result of pain or suffering, but rather passion and creativity.

Them hard times bring sunshine
The artist has experienced hardships in his life but has emerged stronger and more resilient.

Now the sun sings up to the world, mama
The singer's renewed outlook on life brings positivity and hope to the world.

All these thoughts that we dreamt up
The singer and his team have envisioned and planned for their future success.

Becoming one we 'bout to unfurl, mama
As a group, the artist and his team are soon to reveal their vision and plans to the world.

Remember flying to Atlanta
The artist reminisces about a time when he was still unknown and had to travel to perform.

Playing out dumb records for Drama
The artist played his early, less polished music to establish connections in the industry.

Praying on the floor of the airport
The singer faced difficulties and uncertainty in his early career but remained hopeful.

Smiling at a bank account with no commas
The early days of the artist's career were not lucrative, but he remained optimistic and determined.

Man, I ain't that and I ain't this
The singer does not fit into any one category or stereotype.

And I don't need a paint brush when I paint this
The singer's art is not limited by any particular medium or method.

Everybody said what I can't get
Many people have discouraged the singer or doubted his abilities.

Like my lane's just outrageous, uh
Some people view the artist's artistic choices or ambitions as unattainable or unrealistic.

Point it then I aim it
The artist is focused and determined in his pursuit of success.

This ain't not half steppin', on some Big Daddy Kane shit
The singer is not halfheartedly pursuing his dreams, but putting his all into it like the rapper Big Daddy Kane.

All I had is my life, look into the mirror, little homie
The singer's hard work and determination has led him to achieve his goals despite limited resources and support.

Everything's beautiful, all I'm saying is
The artist has found beauty and purpose in his journey despite its challenges and hardships.

Everything that I'm not made me everything that I is
The artist's past experiences and struggles have shaped him into the person and artist he is today.

Used to couch surf at my friend's house
The artist faced financial instability and relied on the generosity of friends in his early career.

And dream about all this shit
Despite his tough circumstances, the singer always held onto his dreams and aspirations.

Used to tell my pops I'll be famous
The artist always had a clear goal in mind that he shared with his late father.

In them days and I'll remain nameless
At the time he made this promise, the singer was unknown and had yet to establish a name for himself.

He say, "How you gonna obtain this?"
The singer's father questioned how he would achieve his lofty goal of fame.

I say, I say
The singer responds to his father's question, although the answer is not given in the lyrics.

When everything we see inside and everything we knew
When we change our perspective and way of seeing the world, that's when we truly come alive.

That's the moment that we come alive
When we shift our focus and become fully present in the moment, we begin to experience life fully.

And all our dreams come true
At that moment, our deepest desires and aspirations begin to manifest in our lives.

Oh, all our dreams come true
We experience the fulfillment of everything we have ever hoped for and dreamed of.

Oh, all our dreams come true
We feel immense gratitude and joy at the realization of our dreams.

Oh, all our dreams come true
Our dreams become our reality, and we learn to appreciate the journey that brought us there.