for KING & COUNTRY - To The Dreamers Lyrics
Released: 16 Sep 2014
Lyrics
Beat up but won't be broken
Lonesome but always searching
Homesick but nobody's heading home soon
Keep on, keeping on, keeping on
Long days; too many short nights
Wrong ways that almost felt right
Lovesick but no one you're holding on to
So keep on, keeping on, keeping on
And sing along, sing along, sing along... Yeah
Chorus:
To the dreamers
Wide-eyed believers
Hanging onto hope by a thread
To the soulful
Heart open hopeful
Keep on charging ahead
'Cause, when you feel it, once you see it, and you breathe it
It's unforgettable
When you know it, once you know it, and you hold it
It's unforgettable
God knows you question your courage
And some days I can't walk for stumbling
If we could only see what we're becoming
So keep on, keeping on, keeping on
And sing along, sing along, sing along... Yeah
To the dreamers
Wide-eyed believers
Hanging onto hope by a thread
To the soulful
Heart open hopeful
Keep on charging ahead
'Cause, when you feel it, once you see it, and you breathe it
It's unforgettable
When you know it, once you know it, and you hold it
It's unforgettable
When you feel it, once you see it, and you breathe it,
It's unforgettable
When you know it, once you know it, and you hold it
It's unforgettable
When you feel it, once you see it, and you breathe it,
It's unforgettable
When you know it, once you know it, and you hold it
It's unforgettable
I was wondering and I was wandering
So down and out, I was lost not found
History said, oh someone said, that you could never exist
But then a whisper, start of a kiss
Came to me in all of a sudden like a dream, a fantasy
That day didn't feel quite real
You took a half dead soul and You made me believe
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
To the dreamers
Wide-eyed believers
Hanging onto hope by a thread
To the soulful
Heart open hopeful
Keep on charging ahead
To the dreamers
Wide-eyed believers
Hanging onto hope by a thread
To the soulful
Heart open hopeful
Keep on charging ahead
'Cause, when you feel it, once you see it, and you breathe it
It's unforgettable
When you know it, once you know it, and you hold it
It's unforgettable
(repeat)
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Meaning & Inspiration
for KING & COUNTRY delivered a powerful anthem of perseverance and divine encounter with "To The Dreamers," released on September 16, 2014, as part of their "Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)" album. This track immediately establishes itself not merely as a song, but as a rallying cry for anyone navigating the arduous journey of life, particularly those holding fast to a spiritual vision amidst trials. It directly addresses the internal battles we all face, painting a vivid picture of the weary soul before offering a profound spiritual uplift.
The song’s opening verses lay bare the raw human condition: feeling "beat up but won't be broken," experiencing loneliness while "always searching," and a profound "homesick" longing without an immediate destination. This imagery resonates deeply, mirroring the scriptural truth that here we have "no abiding city, but we seek the one to come" (Hebrews 13:14), a spiritual homesickness for our eternal dwelling. The mantra "Keep on, keeping on, keeping on" becomes a vital reminder of endurance, echoing Paul's exhortation in Galatians 6:9, "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." The subsequent lines detail the draining reality of "long days; too many short nights," the regrettable "wrong ways that almost felt right," and the ache of "lovesick but no one you're holding on to." These expressions capture the exhaustion of striving, the pitfalls of human imperfection, and the deep-seated human need for connection and unconditional love, which ultimately points us towards the ultimate source of love found in God (1 John 4:8).
The chorus then sweeps in as a magnificent declaration, directly speaking "To the dreamers, Wide-eyed believers, Hanging onto hope by a thread." This is a profound recognition of those who cling to faith even when it feels fragile, when their hope is tenuous. It's an affirmation of the enduring spirit found in Isaiah 40:31: "but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." The call "To the soulful, Heart open hopeful, Keep on charging ahead" inspires forward momentum and courage, aligning with the conviction that with God, we can overcome any obstacle, as Philippians 4:13 assures us, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The impactful declaration, "When you feel it, once you see it, and you breathe it, It's unforgettable; When you know it, once you know it, and you hold it, It's unforgettable," powerfully articulates the transformative and lasting impact of a genuine encounter with divine truth and presence. This describes the undeniable experience of God’s reality, which transcends mere intellectual assent and becomes a living, breathing part of one's existence, a spiritual anchor that cannot be shaken (Psalm 16:11).
Further into the song, a moment of startling honesty is shared: "God knows you question your courage, And some days I can't walk for stumbling, If we could only see what we're becoming." This acknowledges the universal struggle with doubt and failure, even from those who inspire us. It's a humble reflection on our shared humanity, recognizing that even the strongest among us falter. However, it also introduces a powerful perspective rooted in faith: the idea that our present struggles are not in vain, but are shaping us into something greater, a process of sanctification and growth. This aligns with Romans 8:28, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose," and 2 Corinthians 3:18, which speaks of being "transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another."
The bridge delivers a deeply personal testimony that forms the spiritual core of the entire piece: "I was wondering and I was wandering, So down and out, I was lost not found, History said, oh someone said, that you could never exist." This paints a picture of spiritual aimlessness and the crushing weight of societal or personal disbelief. Yet, this desolation is met with a divine intervention, beautifully described as "a whisper, start of a kiss, Came to me in all of a sudden like a dream, a fantasy, That day didn't feel quite real." This imagery evokes the gentle, intimate, yet profoundly impactful way God often reveals Himself – not always in thunder, but in a "still small voice" (1 Kings 19:12). The climactic revelation, "You took a half dead soul and You made me believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe," is an unambiguous declaration of personal salvation and newfound faith. This mirrors the life-giving power of Christ described in John 10:10, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly," and Ephesians 2:4-5, "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ." "To The Dreamers" is more than just a song; it's a testament to enduring hope, the transformative power of divine grace, and a fervent invitation to all who feel lost or weary to embrace the unforgettable reality of belief.