Dreams
by Fleetwood Mac
What is “Dreams” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' lyrically navigates the emotional landscape of changing relationships and the inevitable self-discovery and cleansing that follows.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Dreams,' Fleetwood Mac delves into the ephemeral nature of relationships and the poignant truth of transformation through personal loss. Stevie Nicks' enchanting vocals blend with introspective lyrics to paint a vivid picture of someone reflecting on love and the pain of its ending. The repetition of weather imagery, particularly rain and thunder, symbolizes moments of emotional upheaval and clarity. It suggests a natural, recurring process of emotional encounters and realizations, where true understanding and self-awareness emerge only after the storms of emotion have passed. This track successfully captures the essence of introspection and the often painful, yet cleansing effects of moving through life's relational ups and downs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What album is 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac from?
'Dreams' is from Fleetwood Mac's eleventh studio album, 'Rumours', released in 1977.
Q: Did 'Dreams' achieve any notable chart success?
'Dreams' was notably successful, becoming Fleetwood Mac's only number one hit in the United States.
Q: What inspired 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac?
'Dreams' was inspired by the personal relationships and emotional dynamics within the band during a tumultuous period.
Lyrics to “Dreams”
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[Verse 2: Stevie Nicks]
Now, here I go again
I see the crystal visions
I keep my visions to myself
It's only me who wants to
Wrap around your dreams
And have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness
[Pre-Chorus: Stevie Nicks]
Like a heartbeat drives you mad (Heartbeat)
In the stillness of rememberin' (Stillness)
What you had and what you lost (Lonely, ooh)
Oh, what you had, oh, what you lost (Ooh, ah)
[Chorus: Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie]
Thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playing
Women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin'
Players only love you when they're playing
Say, "Women, they will come and they will go"
When the rain washes you clean, you'll know
[Outro: Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie]
You'll know
You will know
Oh, you'll know