The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk". As The Brand New Heavies they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band issued a debut recording for Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.
A single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK, and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released, and the singles "Dream Come True", "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way", all with Davenport on lead vocals, became hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with the latter becoming a music video directed by Douglas Gayeton that saw heavy rotation on MTV.
The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.
While under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife Entertainment, The Brand New Heavies released Brother Sister (1994) which was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis", was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.
Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Again, though, this song did not appear on the US version of the album. The album also contained the hit "Sometimes". The remix of "Sometimes" included the rap vocals of Q-Tip from Tribe.
The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring British singer Nicole Russo on vocals.
In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on June 27 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated feature film, Happy Feet, and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006.
After the release of a live CD Live at the Indigo2 in late 2008, the Brand New Heavies announced they would be releasing a new album in 2009 with N'Dea Davenport on vocals.
Dream on Dreamer
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics
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Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things make your big heart sing
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
Then you release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Now the paisley pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colors black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
So go on and step aside
And release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If you live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
The lyrics of The Brand New Heavies' Dream On Dreamer reflect a person's desire to escape from the struggles of everyday life and embrace their inner dreams and aspirations. The song suggests that life often stands in the way of these dreams, making it difficult for individuals to pursue their passions. The repeated refrain of "dream on dreamer, life gets in your way" emphasizes this point.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels constrained by reality and longs to escape to a more imaginative world. They try to stretch their mind beyond the confines of logic and reason, finding joy in the simple beauty of nature around them. The artist points out that this type of dreamer often appears "spaced out" or "twinkly-eyed" to others who may not understand their perspective.
Despite the challenges of everyday life, the song suggests that the dreamer must continue to pursue their dreams and step aside from the daily grind from time to time. They must release themselves and fly, or risk never truly fulfilling their potential. The song's ultimate message is one of hope - if you live to learn and continue pursuing your dreams, you'll be lucky one day.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Life is full of obstacles, but keep dreaming and pushing through to overcome them
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
If life seems like a constant cycle of suffering and struggle, take comfort in the fact that you have the power to dream and escape
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
If you keep learning and growing, you will find happiness and success in life
There you go day and night
You are always pushing forward, day and night, towards your dreams
Up in the clouds flying so high
You have big dreams and aspirations, and you are reaching for the stars
You try your best to stretch your mind
You are always working to expand your mind and push past your limitations
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You are not bound by the limits of reality, logic, or reason - you are a dreamer
You see things make your big heart sing
You are inspired by the beauty and wonder of the world, and it fills your heart with joy
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
You appreciate the simple pleasures in life and find beauty in nature
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You don't like to be grounded in reality, and prefer to live in your dreams
You like to step aside
You prefer to avoid reality and live in your own world
Then you release yourself and fly
You let go of reality and allow yourself to fully embrace your dreams and imagination
Now the paisley pages of your mind
Your mind is full of colorful and intricate thoughts and ideas
Are so complete like seeing colors black and white
Your thoughts and ideas are so clear and vivid, like seeing the world in high contrast black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You may appear disconnected from reality to others, lost in your own thoughts and dreams
You've made your peace with the need to be free
You have accepted that you need to be free to pursue your dreams and live your life your way
Without a doubt
You are confident and sure of yourself and your dreams
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
Others may question or doubt your choices and dreams
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
You have a spark or twinkle in your eyes that shows your passion and dedication towards your dreams
So go on and step aside
Others may not understand your dreams, so it's okay to step aside and follow your own path
And release yourself and fly
Allow yourself to fully embrace your dreams and soar above the obstacles in your way
Over, over, over and over
The cycle of dreaming, overcoming obstacles, and pursuing your dreams continues, over and over again
(dream on dreamer)
Continue to dream, no matter what life throws your way
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Austin, N'Dea R Davenport
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Rei
Lyrics:
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things make your big heart sing
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
Then you release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Now the paisly pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colours black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
So go on and step aside
And release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If you live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
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Lyrics
Dream On Dreamer
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things that make you big heart sing
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
And release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Now the paisley pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colours black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle start that's in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
And release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over
DonnaD123
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things make your big heart sing
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
Then you release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Now the paisley pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colors black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
So go on and step aside
And release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If you live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
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Songwriters: Dallas Austin / N'Dea R Davenport
Dream On Dreamer lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Michael Bull
They are so underrated she has good vocals and the band are solid players
Juliet
I agree. I appreciate them more these days. Ahead of their time
Mckenna Lake
Agree
KETH WILLIAMS
Feelgood reluctantly forgotten. A Proper shame unfortunately.Black vocals make a lot of sense as ddo white vocals. Just human will do for me. Peace & love has prevailed this far. Let's have universal gleam twenty times in a row βοΈβ₯οΈ
Peter Darby
We had so many late night parties energised by this fab music.
Ammon Bakarri-O
@Juliet le groupe est comme tous les groupes noirs europΓ©ens populaires IN 80-90 SOUL TO SOUL LE BOUCHE. ETC Tous ont le mΓͺme son dame. ROYAUME-UNI, FRANCE, ALLEMAGNE
kamaboko1
This band is the entire package: solid songs, great musicians, killer vocals.
Pat O'Donnell
They are soo in the pocket and tight. Damn!!
JAY OK
To all the dreamers out there... Keep your dreams alive and don't let what's going on right now get in your way β€οΈ
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