I Have a Dream
The Capital Stage Cast And Orchestra Lyrics
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These words, and harmony by the three Kaye bands
I guess I'll have to dream the rest
If you can't remember the things that we said
Those nights that my shoulder held your sleepy head
If you believe that parting's best
I guess I'll have to dream alone
Of honeymoon cruises once dear to my heart
Of one room apartments that we said we'd start
Of foolish things we planned to own
I guess I'll have to dream alone
I can see that your heart has gone astray
As for me, I love you the same old way
I guess I'll have to dream the rest
There'll be no friends waiting to throw shoes and rice
Those heavenly moments will never come twice
I'm thankful for the hours you've blessed
I guess I'll have to dream the rest
The song "I Have a Dream" by The Capital Stage Cast And Orchestra is a poignant ballad that speaks of unrequited love and the pain of letting go. The lyrics are filled with melancholic musings of a person who has lost their love and can only dream about the life that they could have had together. The opening line "I guess I'll have to dream the rest" sets the tone for the entire song and conveys a sense of resignation and sadness. The subsequent lines "If you can't remember the things that we said" speak of a relationship that has faded away and that the memories of the past have lost their significance.
The line "Those nights that my shoulder held your sleepy head" is a poignant reminiscence of the intimacy that the singer shared with their lover. The next few lines are about the dreams that the singer had for their future together, such as a honeymoon cruise and a one-room apartment. The conclusion is that the singer feels thankful for the time that they had together, even though it has ended. The final line "I guess I'll have to dream the rest" is a heartbreaking acknowledgment that the relationship is over and that the only solace left is to hold on to the memories and hope that they will find happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'll have to dream the rest
The singer acknowledges that they have no control over certain things and must accept the reality of the situation.
If you can't remember the things that we said
The singer expresses disappointment that their partner has forgotten the things they promised to one another.
Those nights that my shoulder held your sleepy head
The singer reminisces about the intimate moments they shared with their partner.
If you believe that parting's best
The artist acknowledges that their partner may believe it's best to end their relationship.
I guess I'll have to dream alone
The artist realizes that they must move on and let go of the hopes and dreams they shared with their partner.
Of honeymoon cruises once dear to my heart
The singer remembers the romantic plans they made with their partner for the future.
Of one room apartments that we said we'd start
The singer reminisces about the simpler times they planned to spend together.
Of foolish things we planned to own
The artist thinks back on the material possessions they dreamed of having with their partner.
I can see that your heart has gone astray
The artist realizes that their partner's feelings have changed and they have moved on.
As for me, I love you the same old way
Despite their partner's change of heart, the artist still loves them the same way as before.
There'll be no friends waiting to throw shoes and rice
The singer acknowledges that their relationship ending means there will be no wedding and no celebration with friends.
Those heavenly moments will never come twice
The artist knows that the joyful moments they shared with their partner will never happen again.
I'm thankful for the hours you've blessed
Despite the relationship ending, the singer is grateful for the time and memories they shared with their former partner.
I guess I'll have to dream the rest
The singer ends the song expressing that they will continue to hold onto their dreams and cherish the memories they shared with their former partner.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harold Green, Martin Block, Mickey Stoner
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