Dream On
Steve Thomson Lyrics
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Though it's hard to tell
Though you're foolin' yourself
Dream on
Dream on
You can hide away
There is nothing to say
You can laugh at me because I'm crying
You can tell your friends how much I begged to you stay
You can live your fantasy without me
But you'll never know how much I needed you, yeah
Dream on
It's so easy for you
Though I'm broken in two, dream on
Dream on
You can never see
What you're doing to me, so dream on
Dream on
You can cross your heart and still be lyin'
You can count the reasons why you've thrown it away
You can live your life alone without me
But you'll never know how much I needed you, yeah
Dream on
It's so easy for you
Though I'm broken in two, dream on
Dream on
You can never see
What you're doing to me, so dream on
Dream on
Dream on
You can laugh at me because I'm crying
You can tell your friends how much I begged to you stay
You can live your fantasy without me
But you'll never know how much I needed you, yeah
Dream on
It's so easy for you
Though I'm broken in two, dream on
Dream on
You can never see
What you're doing to me, so dream on
Dream on, yeah
Dream on
Dream on
The song "Dream On" by Steve Thomson is about unrequited love and the difficulty in moving on after a relationship ends. The singer is addressing the person who has left them, telling them to continue living their life without him or her, but also expressing the pain and heartbreak they feel. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "dream on," serves as a reminder to the singer that despite the difficulty in letting go, it's important to keep dreaming and moving forward.
The lyrics are full of conflicting emotions, reflecting the complexity of the situation. The singer is hurt, but also angry at times, as evidenced by the lines "You can laugh at me because I'm crying / You can tell your friends how much I begged you to stay." At other times, the singer seems resigned to the situation, as in the lines "You can live your life alone without me / But you'll never know how much I needed you, yeah."
Thomson's delivery is understated, which helps to convey the understated nature of the song's message. The instrumentation is simple and unobtrusive, with acoustic guitar and piano providing a gentle backdrop for the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream on
Keep dreaming and hoping for a better future
Though it's hard to tell
Even though it may seem impossible or unlikely
Though you're foolin' yourself
Even if you are not being completely honest with yourself and your situation
You can hide away
You can choose to ignore reality and pretend everything is okay
There is nothing to say
There is no explanation or solution that will change the situation
So dream on
Continue to hope and dream, despite your circumstances
You can laugh at me because I'm crying
You can make fun of my pain and vulnerability
You can tell your friends how much I begged to you stay
You can share how much I pleaded with you to not leave me
You can live your fantasy without me
You can continue to live your dream life without me by your side
But you'll never know how much I needed you, yeah
You will never truly understand just how much I relied on and cared for you
It's so easy for you
It is effortless for you to move on and leave me behind
Though I'm broken in two, dream on
Even though I am emotionally destroyed and hurting, I will still continue to dream and hope for a better future
You can never see
You are oblivious to the pain and suffering you caused me
What you're doing to me, so dream on
Despite the harm you have done to me, I will still hold on to my dreams and hopes
You can cross your heart and still be lyin'
You can make promises and swear upon your heart, yet still not keep your word
You can count the reasons why you've thrown it away
You can justify and rationalize why you chose to end our relationship
You can live your life alone without me
You can continue to live your life without me and never look back
But you'll never know how much I needed you, yeah
You will never truly grasp how much I depended on you and needed you in my life
Dream on, yeah
Continue to hope and dream, despite the hardships and pain
Dream on
Hold on to your ambitions and aspirations
Dream on
Continue to envision a better future and work towards it
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.