Someone Else's Dream
Faith Hill
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Her momma's still got that sequin gown that she wore in '68 She taught her early how to smile that smile and wave from the parade It took a whole lot of years and tears For her momma to finally admit No matter how many stitches and pins That old dress was never gonna fit She was daddy's little girl Momma's little angel Teacher's pet, pageant queen She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me, Living someone else's dream" Her daddy used to say, "You'll make a lovely bride someday He'll ride up on big white horse and just carry you away" It took twenty-five years and some broken vows Before they'd finally see There's a little more to love and life Then fairy tales and hand me down dreams She was daddy's little girl Momma's little angel Teacher's pet, pageant queen She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me, Living someone else's dream" Now she's got twenty-seven candles on her cake And she means to make her life her own Before there's twenty-eight She was daddy's little girl Momma's little angel Teacher's pet, pageant queen She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me, Living someone else's dream" She was daddy's little girl Momma's little angel Teacher's pet, pageant queen She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me, Living someone else's dream"
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Written by: TREY BRUCE, CRAIG WISEMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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13 facts about this song
Song Details"Someone Else's Dream" is a song that was recorded by American country music artist Faith Hill.
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Song ReleaseThis song was released in January 1996 as the fourth single from her album "It Matters to Me".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Trey Bruce and Craig Wiseman, two popular names in the country music industry.
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SongGenre"Someone Else's Dream" is classified under the country and pop genres.
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SongDurationThe total duration of the track is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
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SongPerformanceIt peaked at the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and number 7 on the RPM Country Tracks in Canada.
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MusicVideoThe music video for "Someone Else's Dream" was directed by Jon Small, a known music video and television director.
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SongThemeThe song is about a young woman who moves out of her parents' house to start her own journey and realize her own dreams, instead of living someone else's dream.
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NoteworthyFactIt's one of the early songs that built up Hill's career and helped her gain popularity in the country music scene.
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SongLegacy"Someone Else's Dream" continues to be one of Faith Hill's most popular country songs and has been covered by other artists.
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FaithHillTriviaFaith Hill's version maintains its popularity over the years and is often played at her concerts.
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RatingsThe song received positive reviews from music critics, being praised for its message and Hill's vocal performance.
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SongImpact"Someone Else's Dream" helped solidify Hill's standing in the 1990s country scene, showcasing her blending of modern pop with traditional country elements.
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