Dreams

Van Halen

About Dreams

"Dreams" is a song by Van Halen released in 1986 from the album 5150. It was the second single from that album, and it reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that year. It was released in 7" and 12" single formats, the 7" single featuring the album version and the 12" featuring a slightly extended one. Nine years after its original release, "Dreams" introduced the band to a new generation of fans when it appeared in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and on its soundtrack album.  


Year:
1996
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World turns black and white
Pictures in an empty room
Your love starts fallin down
Better change your tun, yeah
Reach for the golden ring
Reach for the sky
Baby just spread your wings

We'll get higher and higher
Straight up we'll climb
We'll get higher and higher
Leave it all behind

Run, run, run away
Like a train runnin off the track
Got the truth gets left behind
Falls between the cracks
Standing on broken dreams
Never losin' sight, ah
Spread your wings

We'll get higher and higher
Straight up we'll climb
We'll get higher and higher
Leave it all behind

So baby dry your eyes, save all
The tears you've cried
Oh that's what dreams are made of
'Cause we belong in a world that must be strong
Oh that's what dreams are made of

We'll get higher and higher
Straight up we'll climb
Higher and higher leave it all behind 
Oh we'll higher and higher who knows
What we'll find

So baby dry your eyes, save all
The tears you've cried
Oh that's what dreams are made of
Oh baby we belong in a world that must be strong
Oh that's what dreams are made of

And in the end on dreams we will depend
'Cause that's what love is made of

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Van Halen

Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Its 1978 debut album, Van Halen—featuring guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony—is widely considered to be among the most "original" and "revolutionary" albums to "change rock and roll." more »

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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Dreams" was released as the second single from Van Halen's 1986 album "5150".
Album Success
"5150" was Van Halen's first album to reach number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
New Lead Singer
"Dreams" features the vocals of new lead singer Sammy Hagar, who replaced David Lee Roth in 1985.
Key Lyrics Message
The lyrics of "Dreams", according to Sammy Hagar, is about making your dreams come true, no matter what setbacks or hurdles you face.
Music Video Fame
The music video for "Dreams" is famous for featuring the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, and was used in their air shows across the country.
Key Musical Attributes
"Dreams" features prominent synthesizer usage, a trademark sound of Van Halen’s music in the late ‘80s.
Chart Performance
The song reached the Top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Multiple Versions
There are actually two versions of the video for "Dreams", both using similar Blue Angels footage but with different edits and colour effects.
Part of a Soundtrack
"Dreams" was used in the 1986 animated movie, "The American Rabbit."
Song endurance
Despite changes in the music landscape, "Dreams" continues to be a staple on classic rock radio worldwide.

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