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".)
Dream On
The Beloved Lyrics
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set the inside of you full speed ahead
believe in your inner sense and all that you feel
because nothing's impossible and everything's real
don't stop dreaming, dream on
you've got to keep on keeping on
always believing
don't stop dreaming, dream on
always believing
floating up high, you can reach for the sky
set your pulse racing, heaven-embracing
sunshiny days, eachways and anyways
all your tomorrows, bye, bye yesterday
unwilling or willing you from the beginning to...
feel it cloaking you, tripping you
guiding you, calling you in
don't stop dreaming, dream on
you've got to keep on keeping on
always believing
don't stop dreaming, dream on...
The lyrics to The Beloved's song Dream On explore the power of dreaming and the importance of holding onto hope and believing in oneself. The song suggests that by closing your eyes and opening your mind, you can set the inside of you full speed ahead towards your dreams. The lyrics encourage the listener to believe in their inner sense and all that they feel because nothing is impossible and everything is real. The repetition of the phrase "don't stop dreaming, dream on" emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, even in the face of challenges.
The imagery in the song is vivid and encourages the listener to imagine themselves floating up high and reaching for the sky. The lyrics suggest that by embracing a positive attitude, you can set your pulse racing and embrace heaven. The song suggests that by focusing on the present and future, you can leave the negative aspects of the past behind. The lyrics suggest that there may be forces, both internal and external, that can guide you towards achieving your dreams, but ultimately it is up to the individual to keep on keeping on and always believe in themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to Dream On are inspiring and hopeful, reminding the listener that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and keep dreaming.
Line by Line Meaning
just close your eyes, open your head
Shut out external disturbances and focus on your inner thoughts.
set the inside of you full speed ahead
Direct your thoughts with intensity and energy towards your aspirations.
believe in your inner sense and all that you feel
Trust your intuition and emotions as they guide you towards your true desires.
because nothing's impossible and everything's real
Believe that anything is achievable and reality is what you make it.
don't stop dreaming, dream on
Continue to dream and pursue your goals.
you've got to keep on keeping on
Persist in your efforts even when faced with challenges and obstacles.
always believing
Maintain a positive and optimistic mentality.
floating up high, you can reach for the sky
With determination and faith, you can attain great heights.
set your pulse racing, heaven-embracing
Elevate your consciousness and embrace the divine.
sunshiny days, eachways and anyways
Enjoy the good times and persevere through the tough times.
all your tomorrows, bye, bye yesterday
Live in the present and look towards the future, leaving behind past regrets and mistakes.
unwilling or willing you from the beginning to...
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, you have always been guided towards your dreams.
feel it cloaking you, tripping you
Experience the overwhelming emotions and sensations that come with striving towards your goals.
guiding you, calling you in
Feel the internal pull towards your purpose and destiny.
don't stop dreaming, dream on
Keep pursuing your aspirations with passion and determination.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HELENA MARSH, JON MARSH
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