Dream

Dizzee Rascal

About Dream

"Dream" is the fifth single from British rapper Dizzee Rascal and the second from his second album Showtime. The single became his fifth top forty hit and second consecutive top twenty hit in the UK Singles Chart peaking at number fourteen, his second highest charting single. "Dream" became his longest running single to chart in the UK singles chart, spending eight weeks inside the top seventy-five. The album version and first single version feature simply the sample hook and a bassline and are without drum beats or percussion, but the "single mix" and the video version of the song feature a drum beat, produced by Dizzee Rascal, as well. "Dream" contains a prominent sample of Captain Sensible's "Happy Talk". 


Year:
2004
3:18
149 
#2

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I'm not gunna pull this off man without signing the dots
This is too sensible for me man
How you gunna have a dream come true ?

[verse 1]
I used to dream about crazy little things like fame
In the days hanging outside the off licence
We used to run around the steets reckless with no shame
Mainly up to no good the whole world would ask us
And when the girls would walk by we would try to catch their eye
And if they didn't show face we would act immature
Had a thing for south and hackney girls since I was a kid
A couple of west girls on my radar I was raw
And I was dead sure that I knew it all
The whole world got my attitude I nearly blew it all
I find it a real big struggle gettin through ot all
I swear I didn't want to listen cause I sure didn't care
Not knowing for reality that I'd have to prepare
'cause money don't grow on no stick, well it's rare
Me and boy was still looking less and less the lick
Plus I was growing up, life was looking as a scare

[chorus]
I like the talky talky happy talk
Talk about things you like to do
You got to have a dream
If you don't have a dream
How you gunna have a dream come true

[verse 2]
I used to love music it was like my hidden hobbie
But I couldn't get on on local radio back then
So I went to north london and trot to tottenham to be precise
And got some air time on heat fm
And then it esculated I was getting ratings here and there
And carried on until eventually I was everywhere
I started doing all the hot spots ministry ceasers palace p area taminin v
I did the grim and the glam
I done the poor and the posh
I didn't hang around I wanted my money in a rush
Mind frame in the studio at this stage
No time to chat I didn't want to n-gage
I found myself a new hustle it was beautiful
A none like the one before a bit more suitable
The more challenging it got the more I thought it
Made an album over 100,000 people bought it
Thank you

[chorus]

[verse 3]
To all the youngers cotchin on the staires in the flats
With the superstar sockalings Beckham in the making
You can go far if you put your mind to it
Your a star, don't wait to be told, just do it
Try to keep school in your plans don't be worrying about your mans
They'll be there in the end if they're real, if they ain't
don't be making no effort to impress
cause you'll find out where you are just do what you feel
Young babymother I got your back aswell
Young babyfathers hold it down for your girl
I ain't trying to preach but for what it's worth
Back is the next generation planet earth
Big shout to the world cause I've been all around
And when I'm gone I'm always thinking about my home town
I'm from the LDN there's no forgetting that
And the big UK I stay reppin that

[chorus]

You love that
You tell me you don't love that

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Dizzee Rascal

Dylan Kwabena Mills (born 18 September 1984), better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is an English rapper, MC, songwriter and record producer with African roots in Ghana and Nigeria. His music is a blend of grime, garage, hip hop, rap, electronic and R&B. Best known for his number-one hits "Dance wiv Me," "Bonkers," "Holiday," "Dirtee Disco" & "Shout," his debut album, Boy in da Corner, won him the 2003 Mercury Prize. Follow-up albums Showtime, Maths + English and Tongue n' Cheek have all been critically acclaimed and certified gold, the last going platinum for sales exceeding 300,000 units in the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: DYLAN MILLS, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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Artist Information
"Dream" is a track by English rapper, songwriter, and record producer Dizzee Rascal, whose real name is Dylan Mills. He is recognized as a pioneer in the grime music genre.
Release Date
The song "Dream" was released on 8 November 2004, as part of Dizzee Rascal's second studio album, "Showtime".
Album Position
"Dream" is the second single from the "Showtime" album.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the classic British children's fantasy series, "The Magic Roundabout". The song’s video goes on to depict a twisted parody of the series.
Chart Performance
"Dream" reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its popularity among British listeners.
Music Video
The whimsical music video for "Dream" was directed by Dougal Wilson, featuring Dizzee Rascal and a backup band of kids on a surreal, psychedelic fantasy set.
Iconic Lines
The song features a reinterpretation of the famous lyrics from the song "Happy Talk", originally from the musical South Pacific. It's known for the lyrics, "If you don't have a dream, How you gonna have a dream come true?"
Song Theme
"Dream" is about Dizzee Rascal's ambition to be successful and the importance of dreaming.
Musical Style
The song continues Dizzee Rascal's grime style but adds a pop sensibility that made it more accessible to mainstream audiences.
Accolades
The success of songs like "Dream" helped Dizzee's "Showtime" album earn a nomination for the Mercury Prize, an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Critical Reception
Despite its chart success, "Dream" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchy tune and unique blend of grime and pop, while others criticized it for being too mainstream.
Cultural Impact
"Dream" is seen as a cultural landmark in UK music, blending elements of traditional British music with the emerging grime genre.

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