Long Ago and Far Away
Dreams Unveiled: Love's Arrival in a Distant Past
Lyrics
Long ago and far away
Reflecting on a distant past
I dreamed a dream one day
Recalling a dream from a previous time
And now that dream is here beside me
The dream has now become a reality
Long the skies were overcast
Describing a period of difficulty or challenge
But now the clouds have passed
Those challenges have now passed
You're here at last
Expressing joy at the presence of a significant person
Chills run up and down my spine
Feeling a physical reaction to emotion
Aladdin's lamp is mine
Referencing a magical or extraordinary experience
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
The desired dream has come true
Just one look and then I knew
Instantly recognizing the significance of someone
That all I longed for long ago was you
Realizing that the person is the fulfillment of past desires
Long ago and far away
Reiterating the theme of looking back in time
I dreamed a dream one day
Recalling a dream once again
And now that dream is here beside me
The dream has materialized
Long the skies were overcast
Describing a historical period of challenges
But now the clouds have passed
Indicating that challenges have now subsided
You're here at last
Expressing joy at the presence of a significant person once more
Chills run up and down my spine
Experiencing a physical reaction due to intense emotion
Aladdin's lamp is mine
Referring to a magical or wish-fulfilling experience
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Reiterating the realization of a dream come true
Just one look and then I knew
Immediate recognition of the fulfillment of desires
That all I longed for long ago was you
Confirming that the longed-for person is present
Just one look and then I knew
Repeating the idea of instant recognition
That all I longed for long ago
Confirming that the past longing was for the present person
Was you
Affirming that the desired person is the one referred to throughout the lyrics
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