Only a Dream
The Kinks
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Standing by the elevator Feeling gloomy and down Waiting for the flashing light To lift me up from the ground Then the elevator opened And I saw her standing there She had to be a young executive She looked so corporate and clean And I thought I'd seen her somewhere before On the cover of a magazine I didn't think she'd even look at me Or bother to glance my way But she actually smiled at me and said Hi-ya handsome, have a good day [Chorus] I must be dreaming if she looks at me I gotta be dreaming, is it a fantasy Now I've got positive emotions Buzzing 'round every molecule in me I gotta be dreaming, is it reality But over and over I live that memory Was it real or only a dream La la la la Was it my imagination playing tricks on me When she looked my way Maybe she took me for somebody else Whatever it was, it made my day, hey hey I wake up in the morning Smiling with anticipation Suddenly I feel alive Face the world with expectation I must be dreaming this world is a better place Was my imagination playing tricks on me Was it real or only a dream? I see a great big sunset Where only clouds used to be Was it all an illusion, is it fantasy If it's just a dream It's good enough for me, yeah yeah Waiting by the elevator Feeling optimistic and keen Waiting for my executive goddess To appear as if in a dream Then the elevator opened She was talking to another guy And I tried to say hello to her But I failed to even catch her eye Then everybody crowded inside And I sadly stood my ground Thinking life's just like that elevator It takes you up and brings you down [Chorus] Was it only an illusion Was it real or only a dream [Chorus]
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Only a Dream" is a song by the English rock band The Kinks. The band was formed in 1964 and is regarded as one of the most important and influential rock bands of the 1960s.
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Album InformationThis song is part of the album "Phobia," their 17th studio album, which was released in 1993. The Kinks disbanded just two years after the album's release, in 1996.
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Songwriting CreditThe track was written by the band's frontman and primary songwriter, Ray Davies. Over his career, Davies is credited for numerous hits for the band.
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Music Style"Only a Dream" is widely recognized for its pop-rock style with elements of classic rock. The album "Phobia" was known for mixing various styles, including rock, pop, and country.
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ReceptionDespite the band's historical influence, the album "Phobia" including the song "Only a Dream" didn't experience significant commercial success. It peaked at number 166 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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Single Release"Only a Dream" was released as a single in the USA and Germany only. It was the second of the three singles from the "Phobia" album.
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PromotionTo promote the single "Only a Dream," a music video was released, featuring the band performing the track.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song narrates feelings of disillusionment and heartbreak, a consistent theme with many songs by The Kinks.
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Live PerformancesUnfortunately, "Only a Dream" was not often performed live by the band during their concerts. It was performed mainly in the USA during the "Phobia" tour.
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LegacyAlthough it wasn't a commercial success, "Only a Dream" is appreciated by The Kinks' fans today for its deeply felt lyrics and classic rock style.
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