I Have A Dream
Walter T. Higgs Lyrics


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Well, the shoutin' and the shootin'
Yeah, the shoutin' and the shootin'
Oh, yeah, I don't know
Well, I'm so tired of hearing
I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
About the shoutin' and the shootin'

When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun

Yeah, the lyin' and the cheatin'
Oh, the lyin' and deceivin'
Oh, yeah, I don't know, just don't know
Well, I'm so tired of hearing
I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
About the lyin' and the cheatin'

When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun, yeah
When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun
Oh, yeah

Well, the talkin' and squawkin', yeah
The talk, talk, talkin' and squawkin'
Oh, yeah, I don't know
Well, I'm so tired of hearing
I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
About the talkin' and the squawkin'
I'm so tired of hearing
I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
About the lyin' and the cheatin'
I'm so tired of hearing
I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
About the shoutin' and the shootin'

When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun
C'mon! Have fun!
When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun, yeah
When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun, yeah
When it's all said and done
I think I'd rather have fun
Come on!





Oh, rather have fun
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Walter T. Higgs's song "I Have a Dream" portray a sense of exhaustion and frustration with all the negativity and violence present in the world. The repetition of phrases like "the shoutin' and the shootin'" and "the lyin' and the cheatin'" emphasizes the weariness of hearing about these destructive behaviors. The singer expresses a desire to move away from this negativity and instead focus on having fun. The repeated line "When it's all said and done, I think I'd rather have fun" serves as a reminder of the importance of joy and positivity amidst a turbulent world.


These lyrics reflect a longing for a more peaceful and harmonious existence, where people choose to prioritize happiness and enjoyment over the constant cycle of conflict and dishonesty. By emphasizing the desire for fun and the weariness of hearing about negative actions, the song suggests that it's time for a change in perspective and a shift towards positivity.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, the shoutin' and the shootin'
I'm tired of the noise and violence


Yeah, the shoutin' and the shootin'
Yes, the constant yelling and fighting


Oh, yeah, I don't know
I'm unsure about something


Well, I'm so tired of hearing
I am exhausted from listening


I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
I'm really fed up with constantly hearing


About the shoutin' and the shootin'
About all the noise and violence


When it's all said and done
After everything is finished


I think I'd rather have fun
I believe I prefer to enjoy myself


Yeah, the lyin' and the cheatin'
Yes, the dishonesty and deceit


Oh, the lyin' and deceivin'
Oh, the constant lies and deception


Oh, yeah, I don't know, just don't know
Oh, I'm uncertain, I simply don't know


About the lyin' and the cheatin'
About all the dishonesty and deceit


Yeah, the talkin' and squawkin', yeah
Yes, the excessive talking and arguing


The talk, talk, talkin' and squawkin'
All the incessant chatter and noise


Oh, yeah, I don't know
Oh, I'm unsure once again


I'm so tired of hearing
I am really worn out from listening


I'm so tired of hearing, I'm so tired of hearing
I'm exhausted from constantly hearing


About the talkin' and the squawkin'
About all the excessive talking and arguing


I'm so tired of hearing
I am really fed up with listening


About the lyin' and the cheatin'
About all the dishonesty and deceit


I'm so tired of hearing
I am really exhausted from listening


About the shoutin' and the shootin'
About all the noise and violence


When it's all said and done
After everything is finished


I think I'd rather have fun
I believe I would prefer to enjoy myself


C'mon! Have fun!
Come on! Let's have some fun!


Oh, rather have fun
Oh, I prefer to have fun


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, yes, yes, yes




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WALTER LINDSAY EGAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Kevin H

Nice. Thanks for posting. Reminds me of Norton Buffalo.

marc A.

oh mercy,, the days from Joes,,,, walter higgs and the shuffle pigs,,, great memories

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