Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: jazz
Song Meaning of “Dreams” by Brian Culbertson
Dreams is a soulful jazz-funk song by musician Brian Culbertson. It speaks to the longing in all of us to find true love, and for that love to last. The song captures the emotional roller coaster of hope, anticipation, and fear that comes with the journey to finding it. Throughout the song, Culbertson sings about being on the brink of finding what he desires but being held back by circumstances out of his control.
The song begins with a dreamy synth melody accompanied by the lyrics, “I’m living on the brink of what dreams are made of”, painting a picture of the optimism and possibility of making his desires a reality. He later goes on to sing, “crossing bridges to the edge, so close yet so far,” emphasizing his struggle in taking that leap of faith and risking it all. This is later summed up at the chorus where he sings “I can feel that I’m closer, just about to break through, these dreams that I have could come true, already too deep now I can’t let go.”
Throughout the song, Culbertson also speaks to the dangers of placing such high hopes on a future that may never be realized. He sings “I go with the flow, no one knows the true story, I take all I can get if I’m ever told I’m sorry.” This cautious but hopeful attitude shows the emotional journey of believing in the prospects of a love that may never truly be won.
The song ultimately serves as a reminder to all of us that life is full of risks and that hope, anticipation and a willingness to give in to our desires can carry us far in our search for true love.