The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
Carly Simon
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Take a look around now Change the direction Adjust the tuning Try a new translation Don't look at your man in the same old way Take a new picture Just because you don't see shooting stars Doesn't mean it isn't perfect Can't you see... It's the stuff that dreams are made of It's the slow and steady fire It's the stuff that dreams are made of It's your heart and soul's desire It's the stuff that dreams are made of So what's this about your best friend? She's got a brand new shiny boy And they're moving out to Malibu To play with all his pretty toys And you feel closed in by the same four walls The same old conversation With the same old guy you've know for years But use your imagination And you will see.... It's the stuff that dreams are made of It's the slow and steady fire It's the stuff that dreams are made of It's your heart and soul's desire It's the stuff that dreams are made of What if the Prince on the horse in your fairytale Is right here in disguise And what if the stars you've been reaching so high for Are shining in his eyes Don't look at yourself in the same old way Take another picture Shoot the stars off in your own backyard Don't look any further And you will see It's the stuff that dreams are made of....
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Written by: CARLY SIMON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" was written by Carly Simon herself for her twelfth studio album, "Coming Around Again," released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThis song didn't make a significant impact on the charts. However, it was still appreciated by her fans.
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ThemeThe song's lyrics suggest a reflective and slightly melancholic mood, looking back on past relationships and realizing their importance only in hindsight.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song featuring Carly Simon playing the piano in a studio and singing. It shows her emotion and storytelling style through her performance.
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Album Success"Coming Around Again," the album the song is from, was a major commercial success marking a comeback for Carly Simon. It reached no. 1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, her highest-charting album since "Hotcakes" in 1974.
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Live PerformanceCarly Simon performed "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" live during her concert at Martha's Vineyard in 1987. This performance was included in the "Live From Martha's Vineyard" DVD.
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BackgroundDespite not achieving a high chart position, the song remains a fan favorite, thanks to its introspective lyrics and Simon's stirring delivery.
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Co-ProducerThe song was co-produced by Carly Simon along with Bill Payne and Russ Kunkel. They helped shape the mature, reflective sound of the track.
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InfluencesSimon's songwriting on "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of", like much of her work, was influenced by her relationships and personal experiences.
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Album ReviewRolling Stone gave the "Coming Around Again" album 4 out of 5 stars, stating that it was "Simon's best collection of material in more than a decade." Although "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" was not singled out for praise, its mature themes and polished sound contributed to the album's overall success.
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Movie ReferenceThe song title shares a phrase from the classic film "The Maltese Falcon" where Humphrey Bogart's character refers to the elusive bird statue as "the stuff that dreams are made of." Both the movie and song share themes of retrospective longing and unattainable desires.
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