These Dreams
Digging for Diamonds: Unearthing the Meaning in 5 Chinese Brothers' 'These Dreams'
Lyrics
Every day I get up and the day begins
Every morning, I wake up and the day starts.
And every day I dig a hole and I fill it in
Every day, I engage in fruitless activities.
People say, "You're crazy, man, now don't you care
Others perceive me as irrational, but I disregard their opinions.
But I know there's treasure buried right down there
Despite criticism, I believe there's hidden value in what I'm doing.
I watch my dreams collect like dirt around a poor boy's neck
I see my aspirations accumulate but remain unattainable.
These dreams shine like diamonds
My dreams are precious and significant.
Down in my soul
These aspirations are deeply embedded in my essence.
These dreams shine like diamonds
My dreams are valuable and I'm working hard to realize them.
And I'm digging for coal
I'm striving and toiling persistently.
Sometimes it gets so hard to bear
At times, the burden becomes overwhelmingly difficult.
When people look at me like I'm not even there
People overlook or ignore my presence.
Or ask me what I've got to say
They ask for my opinion but dismiss its significance.
And nod their heads like it don't matter anyway
Others act as if my thoughts or contributions are inconsequential.
They don't pay me any mind cause I'm too dumb or they're too blind
They disregard me due to perceived inadequacy.
I see people get ahead
I observe others succeeding or indulging while I struggle.
Or people eating cake instead of daily bread
Some enjoy luxuries while others lack basic necessities.
But I ain't got it all that rough
My situation isn't excessively difficult.
If dreams don't take me anywhere they seem to take me far enough
Even if my dreams don't materialize, they provide solace.
It ain't much but it's okay to sleep all night and dream all day
My current circumstance may not be grand, but finding contentment in dreaming is acceptable.
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