FAWM: "Dreaming a Song"

Dreaming a Song

2025 by @hmstreetteam

Skirmish: Write about the experienc... (@robinleaf)

Liner Notes

#folkrock It is the result of years of practice, I know, but still, I can marvel at the dreamlike quality of songwriting.

Lyrics

The pieces are always familiar Words I have heard many times The melody comes out of the vapor And somehow the whole thing rhymes

I am dreaming a song into being There is not much for me to do Dreaming a song into being And sending it off to you

Who knows where this song might go Once I release it into the wind It is too much for a writer to know Too much for a mind to take in

I am dreaming a song into being There is not much for me to do Dreaming a song into being And sending it off to you

Maybe this song Has just come along As practice for a bigger stage Maybe next week I’ll be ready to speak A universe out of its cage

But for now the words and melody Are enough to wonder about How do they flow so easily Swooping in and soaring back out

I am dreaming a song into being There is not much for me to do Dreaming a song into being And sending it off to you

Comments

@cjk 2025

What a great song. The first verse already drew me in. Especially the 'And somehow the whole thing rhymes' Lol. Love the chorus.

@chrisgray 2025

"dreaming a song into being" is just a lovely idea. Also esp. love speaking a universe out its cage. And musically the whole song has kind of a dreamy vibe that fits your thoughts about the creative process.

@haim 2025

i like this line: Who knows where this song might go Once I release it into the wind

and even though i know you meant it in more general way--- in my specific and immediate interpretation is that your song came to another place in the world, on another continent, and maybe people who walk in the hallway are also listening to your song right now as I listen to it. I really like this line. I enjoyed reading the lyrics throughout the song and I like where you took this skirmish. congrats on another song rick.

@musicsongwriter 2025

Very beautiful song, concept, singing and playing. I didn't take part in this skirmish. So enjoyable listening to your song. I love the personal feel. Beautiful melody and atmosphere.