Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
Caught In A Dream
Tesla Lyrics
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These are thoughts all through my brain, that I daydream everyday
That I'm alive and well, and right now, I'm alive, I'm feeling...well
It's my life to live my way, so I'll keep daydreaming away
And who knows, maybe someday, it will all come true
And I will get my way, and we will live as one
I'm caught up in a dream, I'm gonna wish for it all
I'm caught up in what seems simply impossible
I ain't gonna change a thing, no way, it's my dream
And what cannot will be done, for every living thing under the sun
Forget color, forget race, and just be one big happy face
Among this sea of people, live among God's creatures, sharing love
That was sent down from above, here to share with one another
Father, brother, sister, mother, everybody sharing love, sharing love
I'm caught up in a dream, I'm gonna wish for it all
No one's gonna tell me how, no way, this is my dream now
I'm caught up in what seems simply impossible
I ain't gonna change a thing, no way, it's my dream, this is my dream
What if, I close my eyes and everything will be alright
Here in my fantasy, living in harmony
Make my dream come alive
I'm caught up in a dream, I'm gonna wish for it all
No one's gonna tell me how, no way, this is my dream now
I'm caught up in what seems simply impossible
I ain't gonna change a thing, no way, it's my dream
I'm caught up in a dream, I'm gonna wish for it all
No one's gonna tell me how, no way, this is my dream now
I'm caught up in what seems simply impossible
I ain't gonna change a thing, no way, it's my dream
Now, if you can imagine this, the whole world sharing one big kiss
Take away the pain and hurt, make like heaven here on earth
Without reason to die, and given everlasting life for all
The lyrics of Tesla's song "Caught In A Dream" talk about the power of imagination and the ability to dream big. The song speaks of a world where everyone shares love and harmony, where people forget their differences and live as one big family. The singer daydreams about a world where he is free to make his own choices, without any restrictions or limitations. He believes that someday, his dreams will come true, and he will live the life he wants.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and powerful, as it speaks of the singer's determination to make his dream a reality. He is caught up in his dream, and no one can tell him what to do or how to live his life. He is determined to pursue his dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.
The song also talks about the possibility of heaven on earth, a world without pain or suffering, where everyone is given everlasting life. This highlights the singer's belief that anything is possible, and that we should never give up on our dreams.
Overall, the lyrics of "Caught In A Dream" are inspiring and uplifting, encouraging listeners to dream big, pursue their passions, and never give up on their goals, no matter how impossible they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, if you can imagine this, the whole world sharing one big kiss
The idea of the whole world living in unity and love, where there's no division, no hatred; everyone being connected by a shared bond.
These are thoughts all through my brain, that I daydream everyday
The constant thought and hope of a world that's peaceful and loving where everyone is treated equally and with kindness.
That I'm alive and well, and right now, I'm alive, I'm feeling...well
The feeling of being present in the moment with a sense of optimism about the future and the possibilities it holds.
It's my life to live my way, so I'll keep daydreaming away
The desire to live life on one's own terms, where they can dream and hope for a better future that they want.
And who knows, maybe someday, it will all come true
The hope that one day the dream of a peaceful world where everyone is connected by love becomes a reality.
And I will get my way, and we will live as one
The hope that the dream of a peaceful world where everyone is connected by love becomes a reality and everyone can live as one.
I'm caught up in a dream, I'm gonna wish for it all
The realization of being trapped in the idea of the perfect world, where everyone lives in unity and love, and the desire to make this dream come true.
No one's gonna tell me how, no way, this is my dream now
The desire to pursue the dream of a peaceful world on one's own terms, without letting anyone else influence it.
I'm caught up in what seems simply impossible
The realization that it seems impossible to achieve a world where everyone lives in peace and love.
I ain't gonna change a thing, no way, it's my dream
The resolve to hold on to the dream of a peaceful world, where everyone is united by love, and not compromising for anything less than that.
What if, I close my eyes and everything will be alright
The desire to escape the present reality and imagine a world where everything is perfect, just by closing their eyes.
Here in my fantasy, living in harmony
The imaginary world where everyone is living in harmony and peace, which is the dream and hope of the singer.
Make my dream come alive
The plea to make the dream of a peaceful world a reality by taking steps towards achieving it.
Take away the pain and hurt, make like heaven here on earth
The idea of a world where there's no pain, hurt or suffering, and everyone is living together in harmony in a utopian society.
Without reason to die, and given everlasting life for all
The hope of a world where people live without the fear of death and have access to everlasting life with no limitation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK HANNON, JEFFREY KEITH
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Christopher N. Savage
on Getting' Better
A shame that you can't see the original video, but this tune has the passion and power to lift you up and brighten your day!!!!!