These Dreams
Heart
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Spare a little candle Save some light for me Figures up ahead Moving in the trees White skin in linen Perfume on my wrist And the full moon that hangs over These dreams in the mist Darkness on the edge Shadows where I stand I search for the time On a watch with no hands I want to see you clearly Come closer than this But all I remember Are the dreams in the mist These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away Is it cloak n dagger Could it be spring or fall I walk without a cut Through a stained glass wall Weaker in my eyesight The candle in my grip And words that have no form Are falling from my lips These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away There's something out there I can't resist I need to hide away from the pain There's something out there I can't resist The sweetest song is silence That I've ever heard Funny how your feet In dreams never touch the earth In a wood full of princes Freedom is a kiss But the prince hides his face From dreams in the mist These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away
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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Martin George Page
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"These Dreams" was released as part of Heart's self-titled album on January 18, 1986.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and became Heart's first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in March 1986.
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GenreThe song is considered a classic pop-rock ballad, showcasing a mix of acoustic guitar with electronic and orchestral elements.
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Credits"These Dreams" was written by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, Elton John's long-time songwriting partner. Unlike other songs of the band which were written by members Ann and Nancy Wilson.
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VocalsMostly, lead vocals for Heart's songs were done by Ann Wilson. However, "These Dreams" was the first where Nancy Wilson took on lead vocals, showing her dynamic range of performance.
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Music VideoThe elaborate music video for "These Dreams" directed by Jeff Stein,takes inspiration from different literary works like The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland.
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InspirationSongwriter Bernie Taupin has revealed that the song was inspired by the works of American author Edgar Allan Poe.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists since its release, including Mariah Carey on her 1992 MTV Unplugged EP and American Idol contestant Kelly Sweet in 2007.
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Soundtrack Presence"These Dreams" has been featured in numerous TV shows, including The Americans and Miami Vice.
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Awards and NominationsHeart with "These Dreams" earned their first nomination for a Grammy in 1986 under the category Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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AchievementThe song made Heart the first act since The Everly Brothers to have a No. 1 single and not be included in the initial list of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Live PerformancesDespite its high-pitched notes, Nancy Wilson has continued to perform "These Dreams" live at Heart concerts, showcasing her impressive vocal abilities.
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