West Side Story
The Sharks and the Jets Lyrics

Some folks dream of the wonders they'll do
Many people have grand aspirations for what they hope to achieve in their lives.

Before their time on this planet is through
Before they pass away, they hope to accomplish great things.

Some just don't have anything planned
Some people lack direction or goals in their lives.

They hide their hopes and their heads in the sand
They avoid thinking about what they really want, or they fear pursuing their dreams.

Now I don't say who is wrong, who is right
The artist doesn't judge those who choose different paths in life.

But if by chance you are here for the night
If you are listening to this story right now,

Then all I need is an hour or two
The singer only needs a short time to share the tale he has in mind.

To tell the tale of a dreamer like you
He wants to share the story of someone who, like you, has big dreams and hopes.

We all dream a lot-- some are lucky, some are not
Everyone has dreams, but some people are fortunate enough to make them a reality while others are not.

But if you think it, want it, dream it, then it's real
If you truly believe in your dreams and work towards them, they can become a reality.

You are what you feel
Your thoughts and emotions shape who you are and what you can achieve.

But all that I say can be told another way
The artist acknowledges that there are different paths and approaches to life's challenges.

In the story of a boy whose dream came true
He wants to share a specific story about someone who made their dreams a reality, as an example of what is possible for others.

And he could be you
The singer wants to inspire the listener by suggesting that they too can achieve their dreams and become the singer of their own story.