Originally a quartet whose sound drew inspiration from psychedelia, The Beloved found its greatest success as a rave-influenced dance-pop duo. Throughout its fluid existence, the guiding force behind the group remained vocalist Jon Marsh, who formed the band The Journey Through in Cambridge, UK with Steve Waddington and Tim Havard; with the addition of Guy Gausden (November 1984), the group renamed itself the Beloved, and gradually evolved into a moody dance outfit not dissimilar to New Order.
In 1986, The Beloved issued their first single, "A Hundred Words" a series of releases (including the EP Happy Now, the double A-sided single "Surprise Me"/"Forever Dancing" and the 1987 compliation Where It Is) followed, but none garnered any significant critical or commercial success. Consequently, Gousden and Havard exited in 1987, at much the same time Marsh and Waddington were falling under the sway of London's burgeoning rave community. After first re-emerging with the ambient-styled single "The Sun Rising" the Beloved then scored an international hit with "Hello" a bubbling techno exercise which name-checked many of the group's influences.
In 1990, the duo issued a pair of albums, Happiness and Blissed Out (a remix of its sister release) which achieved significant success both in and out of clubs. A long layoff followed, however, and when The Beloved returned in 1993 with Conscience, Waddington had been ousted in favor of Marsh's wife Helena, resulting in a more pop-oriented flavour. After another three-year absence, they released X, a foray back into club culture. In 1997 they released Single File, a compilation album and a bunch of new remixes of The Sun Rising.
Jon Marsh has for some ten years been concentrating on his flourishing career as a club DJ, as well as the raising of his young family. However, a new collaboration with Steve Waddington is in the works, and while the Beloved's plans for a new album release in 2006 never came to fruition, it is apparently still in the works.
(Not to be confused with North Carolina, USA band Beloved. If you are here due to that artist, Fix your artist tags to remove "The".)
A Dream Within a Dream
The Beloved Lyrics
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Put a price on anything
A word of wisdom to the wise
You've given up on everything
The danger signs are gathering
Will you fly with me as I sleep in you?
In paradise the loneliness is deceiving
Are we evergreen or forever blue?
In paradise the only hope is believing
Or is it trust or is it love?
Risen to a higher plane
We're following a different path
It never feels the same again
Imagine you could live your life
But everything remains the same
Will you fly with me as I sleep in you?
In paradise the loneliness is deceiving
Are we evergreen or forever blue?
In paradise the only hope is believing
If you come to me, I'll succumb to you
In paradise the loneliness is deceiving
Omnipresent me, iridescent you
In paradise the only hope is believing
In a circle of life, in a cycle of love
In a circle of life, in a cycle of love
In a circle of life, in a cycle of love
In a circle of life, in a cycle of love
In a circle of life, in a cycle of love
In a circle of life, in a cycle of love
Will you fly with me as I sleep in you?
In paradise the loneliness is deceiving
Are we evergreen or forever blue?
In paradise the only hope is believing
If you come to me, I'll succumb to you
In paradise the loneliness is deceiving
Omnipresent me, iridescent you
In paradise the only hope is believing
Will you fly with me as I sleep in you?
In paradise the loneliness is deceiving
Are we evergreen or forever blue?
In paradise the only hope is believing
The lyrics of The Beloved's song A Dream Within a Dream convey the importance of following one's innermost desires and dreams. The first stanza encourages the listener to close their eyes and open their head, allowing their thoughts to run wild and their imagination to soar. The second stanza talks about the power of belief and how it can make anything possible. The chorus emphasizes the importance of never giving up on one's dreams and always keeping faith and belief.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of time and the fleeting nature of life. The line "all your tomorrows, bye, bye yesterday” highlights the importance of being present in the moment and not dwelling too much on the past or the future. The repeated refrain of "don't stop dreaming, dream on" serves as a reminder to stay true to oneself and keep chasing after one's dreams, no matter what obstacles may come in the way.
Overall, the lyrics of A Dream Within a Dream celebrate the power of imagination, belief, and perseverance. It encourages listeners to embrace their innermost desires and never give up on their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
just close your eyes, open your head
Shut out external distractions, open your mind to new possibilities
set the inside of you full speed ahead
Embrace your inner passions and desires with full force
believe in your inner sense and all that you feel
Trust your instincts and emotions, they are valid and important
because nothing's impossible and everything's real
Anything you can imagine can be achieved and experienced in reality
don't stop dreaming, dream on
Keep pursuing your goals and aspirations, never give up
you've got to keep on keeping on
Stay persistent and continue moving forward
always believing
Maintain faith in yourself and your abilities
floating up high, you can reach for the sky
You have the potential to achieve great heights and accomplish your dreams
set your pulse racing, heaven-embracing
Get your heart racing and embrace the euphoria of success
sunshiny days, eachways and anyways
Positive experiences and opportunities are always available, in all directions
all your tomorrows, bye, bye yesterday
Leave the past behind and focus on the limitless possibilities of the future
unwilling or willing you from the beginning to...
Whether you resist or welcome it, your destiny has been predetermined
feel it cloaking you, tripping you
Embrace the unknown and unusual, even if it is uncomfortable or unfamiliar
guiding you, calling you in
The universe is directing you towards your purpose and calling
don't stop dreaming, dream on
Never lose hope or give up on your dreams, persevere and continue to dream
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