Dreaming
Tony Martinez & Andrew Lyrics
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And I made my birthday wish
They said
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
I closed my eyes and crinkled my nose
But
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Am I dreaming
Am I dreaming
Again
Will the rain wash my ocean away
While I watch from my window up above
Will my starfish and whales disappear
Would the rain wash away my tears
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Am I dreaming
Am I dreaming
Again
Am I standing in a store or is it a dream
Am I talking quietly or is it a scream
Is there anything worth remembering from today
When years ago seems like yesterday
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Am I dreaming
Am I dreaming
Again
I remember when I was a kid
And I made my birthday wish
They said
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Don't say it out loud
Am I dreaming
Am I dreaming
Am I dreaming
Am I dreaming
The lyrics of Tony Martinez & Andrew's song Dreaming in 2-3 depict the journey of a young and restless traveler looking for something more out of life. The opening verse paints a picture of the singer singing in a choir on a train, symbolizing his transient nature. He is a man without a name, lost in his yearning to find something meaningful. The reference to a 1960's movie and a one-night love story echoes the idea of fleeting moments and missed connections. The final line "you'll never see me again" is a haunting reminder of the impermanence of life.
The second verse speaks to the singer's thirst for adventure and his struggle to find his place in the world. He is moving too fast to appreciate the beauty of his surroundings, too broke to indulge in the luxuries of Paris or Barcelona, too shallow to dive deep into the depths of his soul. The weight he carries is not necessarily physical but rather existential - a sense of feeling lost and uncertain of his purpose in life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the singer's dreams are not the naive musings of a rookie, but rather the desperate yearnings of a young soul searching for meaning. He is young with nowhere to be, but he knows that he cannot get anywhere for free. The dream is not cheap; it demands hard work, commitment, and resilience.
Overall, the song is a beautiful example of introspective writing that captures the essence of youthful restlessness and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Its gentle melody and poignant lyrics create a sense of wistful longing that is relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I was singing with the choir on the train
I was on a train, singing with strangers in a choir
I was a traveling man, I did not yet have a name
I was a person who traveled a lot but wasn't famous
I was a 1960's movie, I was a one-night love story
I was like a romance movie from the 60s, but it was only one night
I was a 'you'll never see me again'
I left without looking back
I was moving too fast to see
I was rushing so much that I missed important things
All the paintings in Paris or the sunrise in Barcelona
I missed out on the beauty of different places, like the artwork in Paris and sunrise in Barcelona
I was too broke, too shallow to dive deep
I didn't have enough money or depth to experience more
Too busy carrying the weight of everything
I was too busy worrying and stressing over everything in my life
Young with nowhere to be
I was young and didn't have any particular destination
But you can't get far for free
You need money to travel or explore
This ain't no rookie dreaming
This is not just a beginner's dream
I was on the hunt for visions out of reach
I was searching for things that seemed impossible to attain
All those daydreaming mornings
I spent time fantasizing during my mornings
All the wishful goodnight thinking
I hoped for better things when going to sleep at night
I have steered through every dark alley
I have been through many difficult situations
In hopes of a light at the end I could see
I kept going, hoping to reach a better place
I am sitting all alone on this train
I am now alone on a train
I am a passenger to somewhere, I do not yet know the name
I have no idea where I am headed
I am a 1960's movie, I am an unwritten story
I am still like a romantic 60s movie, but it's not yet finished or told
I am a 'when will I see you again?'
I wonder when I will see someone important again
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Rodger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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