Dreamtime
Yes Lyrics


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Dreamtime begins
Where every song is the perfect place
Words never spoken
Are the strongest resounding

Life force is meant for us
To remember the stars, the earth
Still we forget
So asleep in this dreamtime
Lost in this dreamtime day

Take me up into that freedom place and justify
Electrify the senses sharpen than the soul intensify
Nominate that we can break out take, take, take together
Hesitate and you will dance on this earth, to forever

You are the choice forever trying
Give you wings forever flying
You can fly, you can glide, you can dream
You can see through this interactive vision streaming

You've got the faith
So busy trying
So let it go
Fovever flying

To the sky, to the earth, to the moon, to the sea
To the sun, to the stars, to the dream you become

Nothing left to lose
Nothing more to prove
With wings of gold
You'll fly away

Talk among the prophets
Give you something
Talk among the teachers
Tell you something
Talk among your one true self now
Forever, forever, forever, forever

Dreamtime begins
Where every song is the perfect place
Words never spoken
Are the strongest resounding

Life force is meant for us
To remember the stars, the earth
Still we forget
So asleep in this dreamtime
Lost in this dreamtime day

Take me up into that freedom place and justify
On the silent wings of gold my soul intensify
Nominate that we can take, take, take, take, take, together
Demonstrate that we can break it out and take it forever

Here's what you know
Here's what you're asking
The soul is everlasting

You can fly, you can glide, you can dream, you can see
Through this interactive vision streaming

You've got the faith
So busy trying
So let it go
Forever flying

To the sky, to the earth, to the moon, to the sea
To the sun, to the stars, to the dream you become

Nothing left to lose, nothing more to prove
When wings of gold will fly away

Talk among the prophets
Give you something
Talk among the teachers
Tell you something




Talk among your one true self now
Forever, forever, forever, forever

Overall Meaning

The song Dreamtime by Yes speaks of a world where every song is a perfect place, where words never spoken resonate the strongest. It talks about how life force is meant for us to remember the stars and the earth, but we still forget and get lost in a dreamlike state. The chorus repeats the phrase "forever flying" several times, indicating a desire for liberation and freedom. The lyrics are powerful and ethereal, taking the listener on a journey to a higher state of consciousness, one where they can fly, glide and dream.


The song encourages listeners to let go of their worries and just fly away in their dreams. The lyrics speak about faith, and how we can be forever flying if we let go of trying so hard. The chorus speaks of the sky, the earth, the moon, the sea, and the stars, indicating the vastness of the universe and the possibilities of what one can achieve when they are in a free state of mind. The song concludes with the phrase "Talk among the prophets," which seems to suggest that the conversation about freedom and liberation is an ongoing one, and that we are all prophets of our own lives, capable of shaping our destiny.


Line by Line Meaning

Dreamtime begins
The song starts with the concept of the Aboriginal Dreamtime, where the perfect melody can take you into a state of pure bliss, and is associated with the idea of out-of-body experiences and higher consciousness.


Where every song is the perfect place
This line implies that music is a portal to another realm, where everything is elevated above the ordinary and mundane.


Words never spoken
This could mean that the music transcends the need for words, or that some things are better left unsaid.


Are the strongest resounding
Feelings that cannot be expressed in words have the most powerful effects on the soul.


Life force is meant for us
The energy that keeps us alive is a gift that should be appreciated.


To remember the stars, the earth
We should never forget the natural beauty and vastness of the planet we live on, and the majesty of the universe it's a part of. Our connection to the cosmos is sacred.


Still we forget
The distractions of daily life often make us forget how amazing existence really is.


So asleep in this dreamtime
We are often so caught up in the mundane details of life that we forget to experience it with wonder and awe.


Lost in this dreamtime day
We can be so wrapped up in our own thoughts and the cycle of daily life that we forget to be present in the moment.


Take me up into that freedom place and justify
The singer is yearning for an escape from the mundanity of life and to experience a higher level of existence.


Electrify the senses sharpen than the soul intensify
The singer wants to be overwhelmed with stimulation and to feel alive to the core.


Nominate that we can break out take, take, take together
The singer wants to break free of the limitations of society and experience true freedom with other people.


Hesitate and you will dance on this earth, to forever
If you wait too long to pursue your dreams, your life will pass you by and you will regret it.


You are the choice forever trying
You have the power to choose your own destiny, and it's important to always strive for better things.


Give you wings forever flying
The idea of freedom and transcendence is represented in the lyric of gaining wings and taking flight.


You can fly, you can glide, you can dream
There are endless possibilities for what you can achieve or become, so don't limit yourself.


You can see through this interactive vision streaming
The person can visualize their future and what they want to achieve in life.


You've got the faith
Believing in yourself and having faith is crucial to achieving your goals.


So busy trying
The singer acknowledges that it's easy to become caught up in trying to succeed and achieve your goals in life.


So let it go
But it's important to know when to let go of things that are holding you back, and trust that things will work themselves out in the end.


To the sky, to the earth, to the moon, to the sea
There are endless possibilities and adventures to be had in the world, in all of nature.


To the sun, to the stars, to the dream you become
The singer emphasizes that anything is possible, so dream big and chase your passions no matter where it takes you.


Nothing left to lose
When you've lost everything, you're free to be yourself without compromise.


Nothing more to prove
You don't have to give in to societal pressures or expectations. You're enough as you are.


With wings of gold
The singer restates the idea of freedom and transcendence, but emphasizes that it is something that can be achieved through hard work and persistence.


You'll fly away
You will finally reach a state of being where you're free from the constraints of the world and the pressures of society.


Talk among the prophets
The singer might be referring to people who have made a significant impact on the world, and their words or ideas having an impact on other people's lives.


Give you something
Listening to or being inspired by someone else's ideas and thoughts can help you shape your own identity and goals.


Talk among the teachers
Similar to the above line, allowing yourself to be intellectually stimulated by others helps to shape who you become.


Tell you something
Advice and guidance from wise people can shape your life and decisions in a positive way.


Talk among your one true self now
Finally, the singer reminds us that the most important relationship is with ourselves, and that we should prioritize our own goals and desires.


Forever, forever, forever, forever
The song ends with the idea that these themes and aspirations should persist throughout your lifetime and never be compromised.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Musicnotes, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON, ALAN WHITE, STEVE JAMES HOWE, CHRIS SQUIRE, LARRY GROUPE

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