The Things That Dreams Are Made Of
The Human League(ÈËÀàÁªÃ˺ϳªÍÅ) Lyrics
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To see the things you've only ever heard of
Dream life the way you think it ought to be
See things you thought you'd never ever see
Take a cruise to China or a train to Spain
Go round the world again and again
Meet a girl on a boat meet a boy on a train
Everybody needs love and adventure
Everybody needs cash to spend
Everybody needs love and affection
Everybody needs two or three friends
[Chorus]
These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of
These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of
Take a lift to the top of the Empire State
Take a drive across the Golden Gate
March, march, march across Red Square
Do all the things you've ever dared
Everybody needs love and adventure
Everybody needs cash to spend
Everybody needs love and affection
Everybody needs two or three friends
[Chorus]
Like fun and money and food and love
And things you never thought of
These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of
New York, ice cream, TV, travel, good times
Norman Wisdom, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, good times
[Chorus: x3]
The song "The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" by The Human League is about pursuing one's dreams and experiencing the wonders of the world. The lyrics advise one to take time to see and experience all the things that one may have only heard of in their dreams. It encourages one to live life the way they envision it, to see things they never thought were possible like taking a cruise to China or a train to Spain, meeting someone on a boat or a train and falling in love without pain.
The song acknowledges that everyone needs love, adventure, cash to spend, and two or three friends to share their experiences with. The repeated chorus "These are the things, the things that dreams are made of" is a reminder that dreams can come true if one takes steps towards achieving them. The song also speaks about some of the typical pleasures that people enjoy such as fun, money, food, love, and some other things that they never thought of.
This song's lyrics portray optimism, hope, and encourage listeners to live their best lives. It's a call-to-action to pursue one's dreams and to let go of fear and reservations that may hold one back.
Line by Line Meaning
Take time to see the wonders of the world
Allow yourself the time to truly appreciate and experience the beauty and majesty of the world around you
To see the things you've only ever heard of
Expand your horizons and venture to places you've only read or heard about in order to truly see and understand them
Dream life the way you think it ought to be
Allow yourself to envision and pursue the life that you truly desire, as opposed to settling for what you think you should be satisfied with
See things you thought you'd never ever see
Open yourself up to experiencing things that you may have once believed to be impossible or out of reach
Take a cruise to China or a train to Spain
Travel to new and exotic places in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of different cultures and ways of life
Go round the world again and again
Never stop exploring and discovering all of the unique and fascinating aspects of the world we live in
Meet a girl on a boat meet a boy on a train
Be open to the possibility of meeting new people and making meaningful connections, no matter where life takes you
And fall in love without the pain
Allow yourself to experience the joy and excitement of falling in love without fear or hesitation, even if it has hurt you in the past
Everybody needs love and adventure
The desire for both love and adventure is fundamental and universal in all human beings
Everybody needs cash to spend
Having financial resources is essential in order to fulfill our goals and dreams, as well as to live comfortably and securely
Everybody needs love and affection
The need for love, affection, and human connection is one of the most basic and powerful aspects of being human
Everybody needs two or three friends
Having meaningful friendships is vital in order to feel supported, understood, and connected to others
These are the things
These are the things
The things that dreams are made of
All of the above experiences, emotions, and desires are the essence of what makes life rich, fulfilling, and full of potential
Take a lift to the top of the Empire State
Attempting to do things that may once have seemed daunting, but will ultimately afford us an incredible sense of accomplishment and fulfillment
Take a drive across the Golden Gate
Embracing the adventure and freedom of road trips and exploratory drives, particularly when visiting iconic and beautiful locations
March, march, march across Red Square
Being bold and fearless in our actions and pursuits, even in the face of the unknown or the uncertain
Do all the things you've ever dared
Challenging ourselves to break free from limitations and restrictions, allowing ourselves the full breadth of possibilities and experiences
Like fun and money and food and love
These are the heart of what drives us and fuels our ambitions
And things you never thought of
Our desires and dreams evolve and expand over time, and it's important to keep ourselves open to new and unexpected possibilities
New York, ice cream, TV, travel, good times
All of the unique and wonderful experiences and pleasures that life has to offer us
Norman Wisdom, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, good times
Specific memories and connections that represent the joy and nostalgia of wonderful experiences we've had in our lives
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PHILIP OAKEY, PHILIP ADRIAN WRIGHT
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Sophie M
Take time to see the wonders of the world
To see the things you've only ever heard of
Dream life the way you think it ought to be
See things you thought you'd never ever see
Take a cruise to China or a train to Spain
Go 'round the world again and again
Meet a girl on a boat, meet a boy on a train
And fall in love without the pain
Everybody needs love and adventure
Everybody needs cash to spend
Everybody needs love and affection
Everybody needs 2 or 3 friends
These are the things, these are the things
The things that dreams are made of
These are the things, these are the things
The things that dreams are made of
Take a lift to the top of the Empire State
Take a drive across the Golden Gate
March, march, march across Red Square
Do all the things you've ever dared
Everybody needs love and adventure
Everybody needs cash to spend
Everybody needs love and affection
Everybody needs 2 or 3 friends
These are the things, these are the things
The things that dreams are made of
These are the things, these are the things
The things that dreams are made of
Like fun and money and food and love
And things you never thought of
These are the things, these are the things
The things that dreams are made of
New York, ice cream, TV, travel, good times
Norman Wisdom, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, good times
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The things that dreams are made of
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Stephen Brown
Can't beat the sheer grunt of the old synths on this probably the best track on dare
clazza65
Analogue forever.
James Robert
Ski Sunday.
Denise Whisler
I know right
chicagoam1
Thanks WXRT. You made my youth so great by introducing to me the Human League, The The, The Smiths, ABC, and so many other great bands. Thanks to you also, Great Britain, for surviving and fighting through so much to go on to foster and produce such talented artists. Cheers.
Iska L
DARE ! That album is still part of my life. A good part. So allgood things to all members of The Human Leaque. We all are geting old but no one can ever take away our memories of those good times at 1980`s.
Robert Robertson
I am a punk rocker-this album still catches me unawares-absolutely everything u could want in a band. There are not many bands who make u feel electricity.
Lars VonJohn
Pure class from Philip Oakey and co - So great their album "Dare" made history in the music business and established the sound of the 80's for electronic pop music...
Lara
I was 11/12 years old when this album came out, hadn't started properly buying records for myself ,but I remember always seeing this album on display in every sophisticated person's house.
Browntau
This song is brilliant....makes a decent bucket list too!