Long Ago and Far Away
Dreams Unveiled: A Love Journey with Art Pepper
Lyrics
Long ago and far away
Reflecting on a distant time and place.
I dreamed a dream one day
Recalling a past dream that was once envisioned.
And now that dream is here beside me
Expressing the realization that the dream has come true and is now a tangible reality.
Long the skies were overcast
Describing a period of difficulty or gloominess in the past.
But now the clouds have passed
Highlighting the improvement in the situation, as the metaphorical clouds have cleared.
You're here at last
Celebrating the presence of the dream or desired person in the present.
Chills run up and down my spine
Expressing intense emotions, possibly joy or excitement.
Aladdin's lamp is mine
Using the metaphor of Aladdin's lamp to convey a sense of wish fulfillment or magical happiness.
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Reiterating that the dream was not a denied fantasy but a reality.
Just one look and then I knew
Describing a moment of realization or recognition upon seeing the person.
That all I longed for long ago was you
Acknowledging that the person fulfills all the desires and longings from the past.
Long ago and far away
Repeating the reflection on a distant time and place for emphasis.
I dreamed a dream one day
Reiterating the recall of a dream from the past.
And now that dream is here beside me
Affirming the fulfillment of the dream in the present moment.
Long the skies were overcast
Recalling a period of challenges or obstacles.
But now the clouds have passed
Emphasizing the positive change as difficulties have faded away.
You're here at last
Expressing joy and relief at the presence of the desired person.
Chills run up and down my spine
Describing a physical reaction to intense emotions, possibly excitement or happiness.
Aladdin's lamp is mine
Using the metaphor of Aladdin's lamp again to signify possession of happiness.
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Reaffirming that the dreamed-of scenario is not a denial but a reality.
Just one look and then I knew
Reiterating the impact of a single look in understanding the significance of the person.
That all I longed for long ago was you
Affirming that the person is the fulfillment of long-standing desires and dreams.
Just one look and then I knew
Repeating the idea of understanding the significance with just one look.
That all I longed for long ago
Affirming that the person is the longed-for entity from the past.
Was you
Concluding that the ultimate desire from the past is the presence of the person in the present.
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