Manafest - Dreams Lyrics
Lyrics
Dreams are still alive
They don't ever die
Close your eyes and imagine it right now
We got to keep dreaming we giving life meaning
Staying clear of the lies
I wasn't suppose to be here, compose and flow here
Perform for your ears saying ah yeah's
My dream was to skate, Cali calling my name
Who'd a thought my foot would break, me limping in pain?
I ate my own pride, when I started to rhyme
Mamma told me ye got to grow up can't skate all your life
Picture me history is shaping me sifting me,
Changing me to a man, Xing out all my plans
Not what I wanted my dreams was so different
I deal with what I'm giving not trying to be him or him
Dreams are still alive
They don't ever die
Close your eyes and imagine it right now
We got to keep dreaming we giving life meaning
Staying clear of the lies
I used to fantasize a lot about what I don't got
Chick on my arm even a necklace with a cross
I didn't have money, No dad and only mommy
To raise two kids, even my toes looked funny
I thought I missed out when really I'm on clouds
I did my work while all my friends went out
I didn't party much I think I touched drugs once
My buddies all laughing at me about that Christ Jesus stuff
Now if you seen us how the cards of switched hands
They sleep at their parents while I'm living in first class
Every night I'd always pray to God for tomorrow
Who'd thought I'd be married lying next to a model
Crazy how I elevated everyday celebrating
Dreams do come true exercise patience
Life is kind a bitter ain't it, it's full a pain and changes
Parking tickets that tick us off and leave you tainted
Heart pumping, your thinking of jumping
Devils hunting don't do it cousin
You don't know what is forth coming
Brighter days a higher raise
Light the fire play the game
Regroup or hide ye face
That's why I'm authentic that's why ye need effort
Credit is deserved, I re-worked my world
If everything worked out the way I first wanted
I'd a married the wrong chick and I'd been stuck think
Life's embarrassed ye, laughed and stared at ye
In the end it only builds up your character
You know what I'm saying man, everybody's got an opinion in this industry
You got to just do what you know, don't let know one tell you nothing, hold on to your dreams and feel it go for it
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Dreams (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Manafest's "Dreams," released on February 11, 2010, as part of the *Glory Instrumentals* album, serves as a powerful testament to the enduring nature of hope and purpose in the face of life's unpredictable turns. This track isn't merely a collection of verses; it’s an open journal entry, laid bare for the world, inviting us into a deeply personal narrative that ultimately unfolds into a universal message of faith, resilience, and divine redirection. It immediately pulls you into a conversation about where we place our trust and the strength required to navigate a world that often attempts to define us by its limitations.
The song's core meaning emerges from Manafest's own journey, an authentic recounting of shattered expectations and God's sovereign hand in reshaping his path. He candidly shares his youthful aspiration of becoming a professional skater, a dream abruptly halted by a debilitating injury. This pivotal moment, where his original plans were "Xing out," becomes the genesis of his musical calling. It speaks volumes about the truth found in Proverbs 16:9, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." His mother's practical advice, "you got to grow up can't skate all your life," though seemingly mundane, underscores a deeper spiritual principle: sometimes, the closing of one door is God’s gentle, or sometimes not-so-gentle, nudge towards a purpose far grander than we could have envisioned for ourselves. It’s a compelling reminder that even when our personal blueprints crumble, a higher architect is always at work, meticulously crafting a more profound destiny.
As the narrative progresses, Manafest delves into past insecurities and perceived lacks—growing up without a father, limited finances, and yearning for external validation. Yet, he contrasts this with his unwavering commitment to his faith, even when his "buddies all laughing at me about that Christ Jesus stuff." This vulnerability beautifully illustrates the journey many walk, where early struggles and the ridicule of peers often precede divine elevation. His transformation from fantasizing about what he didn’t have to "living in first class" and being married to his "model" wife isn't presented as mere worldly success, but as a direct answer to his nightly prayers and a testament to God's faithfulness and the power of patience. This echoes Philippians 4:19, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus," highlighting that God’s provision often far exceeds our initial desires. The song powerfully conveys that true riches are found not just in material blessings, but in the fulfillment of a God-ordained life purpose, a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
The concluding verse broadens the scope, offering encouragement to anyone grappling with life's "bitter" moments and "pain and changes." Manafest confronts the lurking temptation to surrender, warning against the "Devils hunting," and instead urges perseverance, to "Light the fire play the game." This segment is a stark and honest acknowledgment of the trials we all face, yet it pivots quickly to a message of hope and resilience, affirming that "brighter days a higher raise" are always on the horizon for those who trust. The profound insight here is that adversity isn't merely to be endured; it's a crucible for character. He wisely notes, "If everything worked out the way I first wanted I'd a married the wrong chick and I'd been stuck think," revealing that God's allowing "Life's embarrassed ye, laughed and stared at ye" is ultimately for our good. This aligns perfectly with Romans 5:3-5, which teaches that "suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope." His message culminates in a powerful call to authenticity and unwavering commitment to one's God-given path, declaring, "You got to just do what you know, don't let know one tell you nothing, hold on to your dreams and feel it go for it." It’s a charge to cling to the divine blueprint, confident that the dreams planted by God "are still alive, they don't ever die."