The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
The days were brighter
Gardens more blooming
The nights had more hope
In their silence
The wild was calling
Wishes were whispering
The time was there
But without a meaning
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
The days departed
Gardens deserted
This frail world
My only rest?
The wild calls no more
Wishes so hollow
The barefoot boy
Weeping in an empty night
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
Cherish the moment
Tower the skies
Don't let the dreamer
Fade to gray like grass
No falling for life
A gain for every loss
Time gathered me
But kept me flying
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
Gardens more blooming
The nights had more hope
In their silence
The wild was calling
Wishes were whispering
The time was there
But without a meaning
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
The days departed
Gardens deserted
This frail world
My only rest?
The wild calls no more
Wishes so hollow
The barefoot boy
Weeping in an empty night
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
Cherish the moment
Tower the skies
Don't let the dreamer
Fade to gray like grass
No falling for life
A gain for every loss
Time gathered me
But kept me flying
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
Away, away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away, away, to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away
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....I think it's another of Tuomas's 'inner child' songs. He's not really talking about dreaming your life away: he's talking about ceasing to dream. He's warning people not to give up their dreams: "Cherish the moment Tower the skies Don´t let the dreamer fade to grey like grass" But, meh, as with most of his songs, you can make an argument either way.....Though where these people keep coming up with the 'Christ' arguments is beyond me.....