Living the Dream
Chasing Dreams: The Unseen Realities
Lyrics
It’s 7:30 on a Friday evening
Setting the scene on a Friday evening at 7:30.
He drove nine hours to the show
Describing the artist's dedication, having driven nine hours for a show.
He clips the mic and picks up his guitar
Preparing for the performance, adjusting equipment.
“Check 1, 2, all systems go”
Testing the microphone and confirming all systems are functional.
He plays his music and tells his stories
Engaging with the audience through music and stories.
He sells some records and meets some fans
Selling records and connecting with fans.
Their admiration is encouraging
Receiving admiration from fans, but there's an aspect not understood.
But there’s something no one understands
Despite support, there's an underlying challenge or hardship.
It’s after midnight on a Friday
Transitioning to after midnight, facing the reality of the artist's journey.
And he’s got 12 more hours to go
Having a long journey ahead, highlighting the commitment.
He loads the car and makes his way
Packing up and moving on to the next location (Connecticut to Ohio).
From Connecticut to Ohio
Continuing the journey with dedication.
His friends all tell him that he’s lucky
Friends see the artist as fortunate, emphasizing freedom.
He’s got freedom or so it seems
Contrasting the perceived freedom with the reality of challenges.
But sleeping in a car outside of a gas station in the rain
Describing the uncomfortable reality of sleeping in a car in the rain.
Is a funny way to live your dreams
Highlighting the irony in the way dreams are being pursued.
It’s two o’clock now, in the morning
Updating the time, indicating the artist's prolonged journey.
He’s been in his car since yesterday
Being in the car for an extended period, reflecting on experiences.
And in the quiet he starts thinking
In a moment of quiet, contemplating on a past relationship.
About the one that got away
Recalling someone significant who is no longer part of the journey.
Well, she was young and she was pretty
Introducing a past romantic interest, describing her positively.
He made her laugh, she made him smile
Explaining the positive dynamic between the artist and the person.
But for some reason or another
Despite the connection, acknowledging that timing was not favorable.
The timing wasn’t right
Recognizing the uncertainty of future possibilities with the person.
If they’re still meant to be, it’ll be a while
Believing that if it's meant to be, it will happen in the future.
And he remembers talking to her
Recalling past conversations, emphasizing the depth of connection.
For hours and hours on the phone
Highlighting the importance of memories during solitary moments.
And these memories keep him company
Memories serving as companions during the pursuit of dreams.
While he’s off chasing dreams alone
Being on a solo journey while holding onto cherished memories.
It’s 4 a.m. now on a Saturday
Updating the time to 4 a.m., emphasizing the artist's relentless pursuit.
He’s driving as the whole world sleeps
Continuing the journey while the world is asleep.
There’s no one awake for him to call
No one available to talk to at this hour, portraying loneliness.
He is living the dream
Reflecting on the artist's life and career, living the dream.
Or so they say
The artist's acknowledgment, or irony, in living the dream as others perceive.
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