Paul McCartney

Story Behind The Song

Written about keeping the faith in a music career

Song Description

Song about following a dream, and not giving up

Song Length 3:00 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Composed Subject Determination, Musician
Similar Artists Paul Mccartney, Crowded House Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I met Paul McCartney last night
In a dream
In a dream
We talked of fame and of fright
What did it mean?
What did it mean?

He asked if I would stay for dinner
And did I think I'd ever make the team?

I'd not been writing that much
Did you know?
Did you know?

I'd lost the thrill and the rush
Even so
Even

Through all the lauded lists of winners
And talented beginners
I have not given up
No, I'm not giving up
I still sing for love

I've seen so much of this world
On my own
On my own

Felt my spirit unfurl
As I've grown
As I've grown

Through all the crowded club conditions
And painful premonitions
I have not given up
No, I'm not giving up


And when I write a song
Still want the world to sing along
Like it's the hit I know it is

And as I've lived some history
I've leaned into the mystery of this
And what it gives to how I live
And I still sing for love

I met Paul McCartney last night
In a dream
In a dream
We talked of fame and of fright
What did it mean?
What did it mean?

Lyrics Brett Perkins Music Brett Perkins
Producer Brett Perkins/Troels Alsted Publisher Bug Music
Performance Brett Perkins Label Works of Heart (Indy)
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Dave Colvin My Top Songs 7/9/2010

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