All of the Dreamers

Powderfinger

About All of the Dreamers

"All of the Dreamers" is an alternative rock song recorded by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger. The song was written by Powderfinger and produced by Nick DiDia. It was released as the lead single from Powderfinger's seventh album Golden Rule in 2009. The music video features the band setting up their instruments playing the song within the Brisbane CBD, but blown up to "King-Kong" size. They dwarf the Brisbane CBD skyline then take on other parts of the world. At the end, the band finishes the song while standing on top of Australia. A brief part of the song was played at the ARIA Music Awards in 2009. 


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From your tower of ivory
I hear you rattle your jewellery
But in a hard bitten irony
You're a, a pillar of the community

When you come down to the barrio
To get a feel for the people’s scenario
It's your grand opportunity
To steal a march on the enemy

Now all of the dreamers
Are jumpin' at shadows in the dark
Follow the leader
Don't follow the leader into the dark

Down in the night it gets so cold
Under the shadow that you've thrown
The disciples stand at dawn
Wait for the world to be reformed
I never promised you the world
I just followed it round as it unfurled
So I string you up and along
With all of the dreamers

So you speak out loud like a libertine
But you're just another cog in the great machine
But in a cold bitter irony
You're a, a hero of the community

When you come down to the barrio
To get a feel for the people's scenario
It's your last opportunity
To steal a march on the enemy

Now all of the dreamers
Are jumpin' at shadows in the dark
Follow the leader
Don't follow the leader into the dark

Down in the night it gets so cold
Under the shadow that you've thrown
The disciples stand at dawn
Wait for the world to be reformed
I never promised you the world
I just followed it round as it unfurled
So I string you up and along
With all of the dreamers
Yeah I string you up and along
With all of the dreamers

All of the dreamers
Ooh
All of the dreamers

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Powderfinger

Powderfinger was an Australian rock band that formed in Brisbane in 1989. From 1992 until their breakup the band lineup consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bassist John Collins, and drummer Jon Coghill. more »

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Written by: BERNARD JOSEPH FANNING, DARREN STUART MIDDLETON, IAN DAVID HAUG, JOHN ANDREW COLLINS, JONATHAN ROBERT COGHILL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"All of the Dreamers" was first officially released on 1st March 2010 as the second single off "Golden Rule", which was Powderfinger's seventh and final studio album.
Lyrics Message
The song carries an inspirational message. While the chorus says, "All of the dreamers must take what’s his or hers", lines like "Not of this earth" and "You will not let us fade away" suggest that dreamers will strive, resist, and refuse to be invisible until the end.
Music Video
An interesting aspect about "All of the Dreamers" is its animated music video. The band members feature as caricatures pursuing varied paths in their adventure-filled journey.
Public Response
The song peaked at number 24 on the ARIA charts, illustrating its overall success.
Song Style
The band’s musical style can be characterized as a combination of Southern-style rock, alternate rock, and pop. "All of the Dreamers" reflects these influences beautifully, with a catchy tune and hook that appeals to a vast audience.
Artistic Recognition
Powderfinger, the Australian band to which the song belongs, has won more Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards than any other artist, with a total of 18 wins. While "All of the Dreamers" itself didn't win an individual award, it contributed to the critical acclaim of the album "Golden Rule."
Band Breakup
Released only a few months before Powderfinger announced their impending break-up on April 9, this song carries a certain nostalgia and iconic status among fans.
Live Performances
During their Sunsets Farewell tour, Powderfinger included "All of the Dreamers" in their line-up, and it was particularly esteemed during their live performances.
Radio Premiere
Triple M radio network premiered the song, thereby increasing its reach within their large listener base.
Songwriting
As with most Powderfinger songs, "All of the Dreamers" was penned by all five members of the band, showcasing their collaborative creativity and unity.

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