Tiffany Alvord is a teen singer-songwriter from Palmdale, CA. She has becom… Read Full Bio ↴Tiffany Alvord is a teen singer-songwriter from Palmdale, CA. She has become something of a YouTube celebrity since joining the site in April 2008; she currently boasts over 1 million subscribers, and her videos have over 275 million video views (as of February 1st 2013).

Tiffany's first album, My Dream, which was fan-funded, was released late December. It includes many of her popular original songs, those being My Sunshine, Little Things, Possibility, Moment in Time, Perfect Chemistry, My Dream, My Notebook, The One That I Adore, Heartbreak, and Crazy Good. The album is currently available on iTunes, PayPal through the Tate Music Group website, as well as a physical CD.

She became famous through her covers, which include songs by Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks, Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Secondhand Serenade, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat, Marie Digby, and OneRepublic.

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My Dream
Tiffany Alvord Lyrics

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When I was younger
You use to say
That all of my dreams would
Soon go away
But no matter what you say
I will always hold on
To that dream that I believe in
Cause it makes me so strong

And no matter what you do
I will never stop
Cause believin in that dream
Is the thing I've got

And my dream
Is gonna come true
Like the sun on a cloudy day
It's gonna shine through
And My dream
Will always go on
Even if it's just inside my heart
That's what makes me strong

I know that you could
Never change
What I want to be
Cause I know that's what makes myself me
And I've always looked up to the sky
When I was feeling down
But when I looked into my heart
That is where I found
The hope I need
The faith I want
The dream I see free
All I have to do now

Is just to be me

Cause my dream
Is gonna come true
Like the sun on a cloudy day
It's gonna shine through
And My dream
Will always go on
Even if it's just inside my heart
That's what makes me strong

Cause when I'm myself
I always know
Better than anyone else
The path that I should go
And I have always known what I want to do
I just need to believe
And always push through

Cause my dream
Is gonna come true
Like the sun on a cloudy day
It's gonna shine through
And My dream
Will always go on
Even if it's just inside my heart
That's what makes me strong

Cause that's what makes me

That's what makes me
That's what makes me strong

Overall Meaning

The song "My Dream," by Tiffany Alvord, is a powerful ode to perseverance and self-belief. The lyrics describe how the singer was told by someone that her dreams would never come true, but she refuses to let go of her aspirations. She sees her dreams as a source of strength that keep her going even in difficult times. The chorus is a declaration of faith in herself and the future, and a commitment to always be true to who she is. The last line repeats the message of the song's title, emphasizing that her strength comes from her determination to follow her dreams.

The song's message is clear and powerful, speaking to anyone who has ever been told that their dreams are impossible, or who has struggled to stay true to themselves in the face of pressure to conform. It's a reminder that sometimes the best thing we can do is hold onto our dreams and keep pushing forward, even when it seems like we're up against insurmountable odds. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it an anthem of hope and resilience, inspiring listeners to believe in themselves and their dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger
During the early years of my life

You use to say
You would mention

That all of my dreams would Soon go away
That my aspirations would fade with time

But no matter what you say I will always hold on To that dream that I believe in Cause it makes me so strong
Despite your words, I will cling onto the dream that empowers me

And no matter what you do I will never stop Cause believin in that dream Is the thing I've got
No matter what you do or say, I will never stop believing in my dream

And my dream Is gonna come true Like the sun on a cloudy day It's gonna shine through
My dream will eventually become a reality, just like the sun shining through a cloudy sky

And My dream Will always go on Even if it's just inside my heart That's what makes me strong
My dream will live on, even if it's just within my soul, it is the source of my strength

I know that you could Never change What I want to be Cause I know that's what makes myself me
You could never change what I aspire to achieve, for it is what defines and distinguishes me

And I've always looked up to the sky When I was feeling down But when I looked into my heart That is where I found
When I was feeling low, I gazed skywards for inspiration, but discovered the source of all hope was within

The hope I need The faith I want The dream I see free All I have to do now Is just to be me
All the hope and faith I require to make my dream a reality is contained within me, now all I must do is be true to myself

Cause when I'm myself I always know Better than anyone else The path that I should go
By remaining true to myself, I always know the correct path to follow, better than anyone else

And I have always known what I want to do I just need to believe And always push through
I have always been cognizant of what I wish to achieve, the only thing missing is an unwavering faith and determination to see it through

Cause that's what makes me That's what makes me That's what makes me strong
That unshakable determination to pursue my dreams is what defines and makes me resilient

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