Where Dreams Come To Die
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Lyrics
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This is where dreams come to die
Then they fly back to heaven
But this is where dreams come to die
They're fun when you dream them
Everyone is laughing at you
And it's fun, watching them wonder
But this is where dreams come to die
This is where dreams come to die
Then they fly back to heaven
But this is where dreams come to die
This world is just a stop over
On their journey up to the sky
And here's to the trip back to heaven
Maybe be safe as they fly
But this is where dreams come to die
This is where dreams come to die
Then they fly back to heaven
But this is where dreams come to die
Then they fly back to heaven
But this is where dreams come to die
The song, "Where Dreams Come to Die," sung by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, is a contemplative ballad about the fleeting nature of dreams and how they often are never realized. The chorus establishes the theme by proclaiming that the place where dreams come to life is also where they ultimately wither away. The lyrics suggest that dreaming can be fun, but they can also be deceptive, with many people laughing at the dreamer's lofty ambitions. The idea that everyone's dreams ultimately return to heaven is a comforting notion since it suggests that the people who wanted those dreams will ultimately be reunited with them.
The verse about the world being a "stopover" reinforces the idea that life on this earth is temporary, and that our aspirations are but fleeting glimpses of something more remarkable. This verse serves as a reminder that even the mightiest dreams are no match for the unrelenting march of time, and that sooner or later, they will inevitably return to their spiritual source. The final chorus, repeated twice, reinforces the central message of the song - that dreams, though they may soar on high, will eventually come down to earth and perish.
Line by Line Meaning
This is where dreams come to die
This place is where people's hopes and aspirations cease to exist
This is where dreams come to die
Once again emphasizing that this is the location where dreams go to die
Then they fly back to heaven
Though dreams may die, they return to where they came from
But this is where dreams come to die
Reiterating that this is the destination where dreams perish
They're fun when you dream them
Dreams can be enjoyable when they are still in one's imagination
Everyone is laughing at you
Others may ridicule your dreams
And it's fun, watching them wonder
Despite being mocked, it can be amusing to observe others' reactions to your dreams
And all of the dreams are coming true
In a dream, anything is possible and achievable
This world is just a stop over
This life is only a temporary stop before moving on to the afterlife
On their journey up to the sky
People's dreams travel upwards to heaven after they pass away
And here's to the trip back to heaven
Wishing a safe voyage for the dreams as they return to their origin
Maybe be safe as they fly
Hoping that the dreams make it back to heaven without incident
Then they fly back to heaven
Once again stressing that dreams ascend to heaven
But this is where dreams come to die
Closing out the song by reminding listeners of the mournful fate of dreams in this world
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BUDDY CANNON, WILLIE NELSON
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I love you more than words can say. My sister and I have loved you for a very long time and we came to see you in concert May 16th!! -My dream come true. My sister and I were the two girls screaming and jumping up and down. The only two jumping and screaming. I think you saw us cause you waved and ew a kiss our way!!! Omg I love you so much Willie
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OHHHH MY FONDEST DREAM COME TRUE IF THESE TWO TOUR FOR THIS ALBUM!!!!
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