In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Well we've come a long, long way
And there's no turning back
The road ahead is clear at last
We can search our whole lives through
Never knowing what we'll find
But we can make it if we try
Cause every cloud has a silver lining
Just believe that the sun will shine
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on
We can make a wish come true
(You know it's up to you)
We can swim against the tide
If we just let courage be our guide
And I know we'll find a way
(Find a way, We gonna find a way)
If we close our eyes and dream (Oooh)
Our time will come just wait and see
We won't give up gotta keep on trying
A ray of hope gives you wings to fly
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on
Just hold your head up high
And we can touch the sky
We gotta make it through (together)
(Ooh Ooh Aah, Ooh Ooh Aah)
The future's in our hands
Taking chances making plans
We'll have everything we need
If we
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on (Dream On Dream on)
Dream on...
And there's no turning back
The road ahead is clear at last
We can search our whole lives through
Never knowing what we'll find
But we can make it if we try
Cause every cloud has a silver lining
Just believe that the sun will shine
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on
We can make a wish come true
(You know it's up to you)
We can swim against the tide
If we just let courage be our guide
And I know we'll find a way
(Find a way, We gonna find a way)
If we close our eyes and dream (Oooh)
Our time will come just wait and see
We won't give up gotta keep on trying
A ray of hope gives you wings to fly
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on
Just hold your head up high
And we can touch the sky
We gotta make it through (together)
(Ooh Ooh Aah, Ooh Ooh Aah)
The future's in our hands
Taking chances making plans
We'll have everything we need
If we
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
If you look deep inside your heart
You can reach the highest star
Dream on (Dream on Dream on)
We can find our destiny
Be anything we want to be
If we
Dream on (Dream On Dream on)
Dream on...
Lyrics submitted by luvzthestarz
Dream On Lyrics as written by Clark Carnes
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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