Street of Dreams
Stacey Kent & Jan Lundgren Trio Lyrics


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Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue
Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams

Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor




Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stacey Kent's "Street of Dreams" convey a message of hopefulness and a fresh start in a place where dreams can be renewed. The opening stanza emphasizes the importance of moving past old dreams and searching for new ones. The singer recognizes that she knows where dreams can be bought and sold, implying that people need to actively seek out opportunities for change. The idea of midnight also has significant symbolic meaning, representing a threshold to something new and unknown.


The chorus of the song echoes the sentiment that the street of dreams is a place where everything is possible. Even a king cannot hold onto love, and broken dreams can be made new. In this street, gold, silver and all you can hold are present in the moonbeams, possibly an allusion to the infinite possibilities of dreaming. The street of dreams is presented as a place where everyone is equal, no one is poor, as long as love is real.


The second verse reiterates how the street of dreams can bring joy to even the unhappiest of people. The ringing of the steeple in the middle of the night is a metaphor for the hope and excitement that the idea of change can bring. The singer's sentiment is that the heart is lighter at midnight, and finding people who share their vision can brighten their spirits. The street of dreams is a place where people with similar mindsets unite, making their dreams a reality.


Overall, the song conveys a message of optimistic change and the endless potential of dreaming. The street of dreams is a place where kindness, equality, and love rule the day, making it a place where all can thrive.


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
Late at night, when you feel overburdened with worries and troubles


Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Let go of past aspirations and create new ones


Your new dreams for old
Don't be afraid to let go of new dreams for previously held beliefs


I know where they're bought
I understand where your dreams originate


I know where they're sold
I know where you can obtain new dreams


Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You need to arrive late at night to obtain new dreams


And you'll be met there by others like you
You'll join others who are also seeking new dreams


Brothers as blue
People who feel sad or hopeless


Smiling on the street of dreams
Joyful people who have found new dreams


Love laughs at a king
Love is more important than power and status


Kings don't mean a thing
Being a king or having power is not important on the street of dreams


On the street of dreams
This is referring to a metaphorical place where people can find new hope and inspiration


Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even if past dreams were crushed, new aspirations can be created


Gold, sliver and gold
Everything desirable that can be obtained


All you can hold is in the moonbeams
All the good things in life are not tangible, but rather like moonbeams that can't be touched


Poor, no one is poor
Even if one is not rich, love and happiness can bring wealth


Long as love is sure
As long as one is certain of love, there is always hope for happiness


Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
View the church spires at midnight for hope and guidance


Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
Although people may be unhappy, the spire is full of hope


It's ringing with cheer
The bell is ringing with happiness


'Cause yesterday's gone
The past is over, and there is hope for tomorrow


Tomorrow is near
There is hope for the future


Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
One's heart feels lighter late at night


Things will be brighter the moment you find
Finding new hope and inspiration can create a brighter future


More of your kind
More people who share similar aspirations and dreams


Smiling on the street of dreams
People who have successfully found new hope on the street of dreams.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Lewis, Victor Young

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Christine Bouyère

Je l'ai vue en concert et obtenu une dédicace. Super sympathique, simple .....merveilleuse , une voix de cristal....♫

Christine Bouyère

Superbe voix !!!!

François JAZZ

Stacey ...Jamais assez ♪♪♪

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Oh la chance !!!! ♪♪♪

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