Things That Dreams Are Made Of
The Human League
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Take time to see the wonders of the world To see the things you've only ever heard of Dream life the way you think it ought to be See things you thought you'd never ever see Take a cruise to China or a train to Spain Go round the world again and again Meet a girl on a boat meet a boy on a train And fall in love without the pain Everybody needs love and adventure Everybody needs cash to spend Everybody needs love and affection Everybody needs two or three friends [Chorus] These are the things These are the things The things that dreams are made of These are the things These are the things The things that dreams are made of Take a lift to the top of the Empire State Take a drive across the Golden Gate March, march, march across Red Square Do all the things you've ever dared Everybody needs love and adventure Everybody needs cash to spend Everybody needs love and affection Everybody needs two or three friends [Chorus] Like fun and money and food and love And things you never thought of These are the things These are the things The things that dreams are made of New York, ice cream, TV, travel, good times Norman Wisdom, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, good times [Chorus: x3]
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Written by: PHILIP OAKEY, PHILIP ADRIAN WRIGHT
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Things That Dreams Are Made Of" by The Human League falls under the synth-pop genre, which is characterized by the predominant use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments.
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Album ReleaseThe song was first released in October 1981 as part of the Human League's third studio album, "Dare".
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Music InfluenceThe song (as well as the album) is considered one of the defining songs of the new wave era, driving the popularity of synth-pop in the 1980s.
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Song CompositionBoth the music and lyrics for the song were written by Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, Susanne Sulley, Ian Burden, Jo Callis, and Philip Adrian Wright - all members of The Human League.
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Remix VersionA popular remix version of "Things That Dreams Are Made Of" was produced in 2008 by Justus Köhncke.
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Album SuccessThe album "Dare" that features "Things That Dreams Are Made Of" became a commercial success reaching number one spot in the UK and has been certified triple platinum.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, although not a single, has received broad acclaim from critics and fans alike for its catchy and upbeat sound, as well as its distinctively 80s synth-pop aesthetic.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about the aspirations, dreams, and desires of an individual, emphasizing the pursuit of money, fashion, love, etc.
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Influence on Other Artists“Things That Dreams Are Made Of” has been sampled by other artists including Utah Saints and Tiga, showing its influence in the world of electronic and dance music.
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Live PerformancesThe Human League regularly includes "Things That Dreams Are Made Of" in their live setlist, showcasing its enduring popularity among fans.
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