A Dream
Priscilla Ahn Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I was a little girl alone in my little world
Who dreamed of a little home for me
I played pretend between the trees
And fed my house guests bark and leaves
And laughed in my pretty bed of green

I had a dream
That I could fly from the highest swing

I had a dream

Long walks in the dark through woods grown behind the park
I asked God who I'm supposed to be
The stars smiled down on me
God answered in silent reverie
I said a prayer and fell asleep

I had a dream
That I could fly from the highest tree
I had a dream

Now I'm old and feeling gray
I don't know what's left to say about this life I'm willing to leave
I lived it full and I lived it well
There's many tales I've lived to tell
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
I'm ready now to fly from the highest wing

I had a dream

Overall Meaning

Priscilla Ahn's song "Dream" is a bittersweet reflection on the nature of life and the human experience. The song opens with Ahn reminiscing about her childhood, when she was a little girl playing alone in her own little world. She dreamed of having a home of her own and would often play make-believe games among the trees. The image of her feeding her house guests bark and leaves offers a sense of innocence and fantasy to the song's opening lines.

As the song progresses, Ahn explores the ways in which dreams can inspire and guide us. She recalls walking through dark woods and asking God for guidance, only to have the stars smile down on her in response. Her connection to a higher power is evident in the way she speaks of God answering her with "silent reverie." The song's chorus is a testament to the power of dreams, as Ahn sings of her dream to fly from the highest swing or tree.

Line by Line Meaning

I was a little girl alone in my little world
As a child, I felt isolated and created a world of my own

Who dreamed of a little home for me
In my imaginative world, I longed for a safe, secure place to call my own

I played pretend between the trees
My imagination was my escape and I found joy in pretending between the trees

And fed my house guests bark and leaves
In my make-believe world, I took care of imaginary guests by offering them whatever was available in nature

And laughed in my pretty bed of green
I found happiness in my secluded and peaceful setting

I had a dream That I could fly from the highest swing I had a dream
I had a vision of myself soaring high and freely, unencumbered by the limitations of the physical world

Long walks in the dark through woods grown behind the park I asked God who I'm supposed to be The stars smiled down on me God answered in silent reverie I said a prayer and fell asleep
As I walked through the dark, rustic woods, I sought guidance from a higher power about my purpose. The serene beauty of the stars provided me with a response, albeit a silent one, which soothed me to sleep after I prayed.

Now I'm old and feeling gray I don't know what's left to say about this life I'm willing to leave I lived it full and I lived it well There's many tales I've lived to tell I'm ready now, I'm ready now I'm ready now to fly from the highest wing
In old age, I have lived a full and prosperous life, and I am ready to move on to whatever comes next. Through my experiences, I have amassed a collection of stories to share. It's time for me to let go and finally fly freely and confidently from the highest point.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Priscilla Natalie Hartranft

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