Things That Dreams Are Made Of

The Human League

About Things That Dreams Are Made Of

"The Things That Dreams Are Made Of" is a song by the English synthpop group The Human League. It was originally recorded for the Dare album of 1981. It was remixed, remastered and released as a dance EP single in 2008; partly to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Human League, 26th anniversary of Dare and the band's Dare '07 tour. It reached number two in the official UK Dance Chart in February 2008.


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2005
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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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The Human League

The Human League are an English electronic New Wave band formed in Sheffield in 1977. The band had an early hit with "Being Boiled", but achieved stardom after a key change in line-up in 1980, releasing multiple international hits from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Dare (1981), the band's most popular album, yielded the single "Don't You Want Me", a No. 1 hit in the pop charts of UK, US and many other countries. Other international hits include: "Love Action", "Open Your Heart", "Mirror Man", "Fascination", "The Lebanon", "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When". more »

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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.
Album Release
The song was first released in October 1981 as part of the Human League's third studio album, "Dare".
Music Influence
The 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.
Song Composition
Both 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.
Remix Version
A popular remix version of "Things That Dreams Are Made Of" was produced in 2008 by Justus Köhncke.
Album Success
The 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.
Critical Reception
The 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.
Song Theme
The song talks about the aspirations, dreams, and desires of an individual, emphasizing the pursuit of money, fashion, love, etc.
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.
Live Performances
The Human League regularly includes "Things That Dreams Are Made Of" in their live setlist, showcasing its enduring popularity among fans.

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