What Dreams Are Made Of
Brent Morgan Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Have you ever seen such a beautiful night (beautiful night)
I could almost kiss the stars for shining so bright (shining so bright)
When I see you smiling I go
Oh oh oh
I would never want to miss this
'Cause in my heart I know what this is

Hey now, hey now

This is what dreams are made of
Hey now, hey now
This is what dreams are made of
I've got somewhere I belong
I've got somebody to love
This is what dreams are made of

Have you ever wondered what life is about (life is about)
You can search the world and never figure it out (figure it out)
You don't have to sail the oceans
No, no, no
Happiness is no mystery it's
Here and now, its you and me, yeah

Hey now, hey now
This is what dreams are made of
Hey now, hey now
This is what dreams are made of
I've got somewhere I belong
I've got somebody to love

This is what dreams are made of
This is what dreams are made of

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brent Morgan's song "What Dreams Are Made Of" talk about finding beauty and happiness in the present moment. The singer marvels at the night sky and the sight of someone they love, realizing that this is where they belong and what their dreams are made of. The chorus repeats the phrase "this is what dreams are made of", emphasizing the idea that the smallest moments can be the most significant.

The second verse continues this theme, asking listeners if they have ever wondered what life is about, suggesting that happiness is not found in material possessions or grand adventures, but in the present moment, with the people we love. The repetition of "Hey now" at the beginning of the chorus serves as a call to attention, signaling that the following words are important and worth recognizing.

Overall, "What Dreams Are Made Of" is a song that encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty of the present moment, to find happiness in the people they love, and to recognize that small moments can be just as meaningful as big accomplishments.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever seen such a beautiful night
Have you ever witnessed such a flawless spectacle of the night sky?

I could almost kiss the stars for shining so bright
The stars' luminosity is so powerful it creates an inclination in me to kiss them.

When I see you smiling I go
Your smile has an intense effect on me

Oh oh oh
An expression of ecstatic happiness and satisfaction.

I would never want to miss this
I don't want to miss any moment with you.

'Cause in my heart I know what this is
My heart recognizes that this is important and valuable.

Hey now, hey now
Attention-grabbing interjection to get listener's attention.

This is what dreams are made of
This moment or feeling is what people dream about.

I've got somewhere I belong
I have found my place in this world.

I've got somebody to love
I have someone who loves me and who I love.

Have you ever wondered what life is about
Have you ever been curious about the meaning and purpose of life?

You can search the world and never figure it out
You can explore the entire world and still not know the answer.

You don't have to sail the oceans
You don't need to embark on a journey or a quest to find happiness.

Happiness is no mystery it's
Happiness isn't a difficult or complicated thing.

Here and now, its you and me, yeah
Happiness is in this present moment with you and me.

This is what dreams are made of
This moment or feeling is what people dream about.

Hey now, hey now
Attention-grabbing interjection to get listener's attention.

This is what dreams are made of
This moment or feeling is what people dream about.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Matthew Wilder

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