Right to Dream
Embracing Hope: Mariah Carey's Journey to Self-Discovery in 'Right to Dream'
Lyrics
I lay awake sometimes
Reflecting on moments where sleep eludes me
Scared to close my eyes
Feeling afraid or hesitant to rest
And I wonder where I left myself
Questioning where I've lost my true self
And lost the will to fight
Losing motivation to continue the struggle
And the night melts into morning
Transition from night to day, yet feeling emotionally cold
Still it's cold beneath the sun
Despite daylight, still feeling an inner emptiness
'Cause the fire in me is languishing
My passion or drive is diminishing
And I'm too frozen to run
Feeling paralyzed and unable to escape
And every once in a while
Occasional glimpses of hope in difficult times
There's a distant glimmer of hope
A distant but faint hope emerging
I find somewhere deep inside
Discovering resilience deep within myself
Someone strong still resides
Realizing a strong inner presence remains
And I know she's gonna be fine in time
Believing that I'll recover with time
'Cause, you see
A declaration
I've got a lot to dream
Having numerous dreams and aspirations
There's more than this for me
Believing in more possibilities for myself
An angel lands with broken wings
An injured or troubled figure comes into my life
He warms me with his eyes
Bringing comfort or warmth through their presence
And the ice that's sheathed around my heart
Emotional barriers around my heart start to dissolve
Unravels as he smiles
His smile breaks through my emotional defenses
See I grew up locked in sorrow
Growing up in a state of constant sadness
So I learn to block the pain
Developing mechanisms to cope with pain
But I won't give up tomorrow
Determined not to surrender to the future
'Cause I've come to life again
Rediscovering vitality and enthusiasm for life
And every once in a while
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There's a distant glimmer of hope
Reiterating a glimmer of hope during hardships
I find somewhere deep inside
Locating resilience deep within again
Someone strong still resides
A firm acknowledgment of inner strength
And I know I'm gonna be fine, that's right
Expressing confidence in eventual recovery
'Cause, for real
An affirmation
I've got a right to dream
Asserting the right to have dreams and aspirations
There's more than this for me
Believing in more possibilities and potential
But I keep goin' 'cause every once in a while
Continuing the journey despite challenges
There's a distant glimmer of hope
Repeating the theme of hope in adversity
I find somewhere deep inside
Rediscovering resilience within myself repeatedly
Someone strong still resides
Confirming the presence of inner strength
And I know she's gonna be fine in time
Believing in eventual recovery for oneself
'Cause, you see
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I've got a right to dream
Reiterating the right to have dreams and aspirations
There's more than this for me
Belief in more possibilities and potential for oneself
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