Story Behind The Song

I happened to be in Memphis, Tennessee for a work visit at the military base in nearby Millington, Tennessee. After the workday was over, I decided to walk from my hotel down to Beale Street and then to go to the Lorraine Motel (which is now the National

Song Description

The song is about having determination and pursuing your dreams despite the obstacles.

Lyrics

To Live the Dream
© 2007 Vance R. Parker, All Rights Reserved

Verse 1
Some people have a vision
But others just don?t know
Where life is gon?na take them
Or where they want to go
But I know and I can see
Yes I know life?s plan for me

Some say that I?m a dreamer
They say I?ll never find
The dream that I?ve been hoping for
They say it?s only in my mind
But I know and I believe
Yes I know it?s no fantasy

Chorus
To live the dream
To find my wings
To realize my hopes
And all the things I?ve wanted to achieve
And when I try
I?ll reach the sky
No there?s no limit to
How high or far that I am gon?na to fly

I want to live
I?ve got to live
To live the dream

Verse 2
Some say I cannot do it
They say I shouldn?t try
They say I shouldn?t go through with it
?Cause it?ll only make me cry
But I know what?s right for me
And I know it will happen for me

I know it?ll be a struggle
I know it?ll be a fight
Some days I?ll have troubles
There?ll be a lot of sleepless nights
But I know what?s best for me
Yes I know it?s my destiny
Chorus
To live the dream
To find my wings
To realize my hopes
And all the things I?ve wanted to achieve
And when I try
I?ll reach the sky
No there?s no limit to
How high or far that I am gon?na to fly

I want to live
I?ve got to live
To live the dream

Bridge
Oh Oooh
I know in life there?ll be many tests for me
And I know there?re mountains I must climb
But they?re only there to bring out the best in me
And I?ll succeed

Final chorus
To live the dream
To find my wings
To realize my hopes
And all the things I?ve wanted to achieve
And when I try
I?ll reach the sky
No there?s no limit to
How high or far that I am going to fly

I want to live
I?ve got to live

I want to live
No, I?ve got to live
I?ve got to live
I?ve got to live
To live the dream