2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
The Lonely Dreamer by David Wilcox
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Lyrics
The lonely dreamer
Imagines himself on a highway
Overcast skies in the middle of the day
He’s always been a dreamer
Passing the time living inside his head
Living multiple lives coming back from the dead
The Lonely Dreamer…
The Lonely Dreamer…
I am the lonely dreamer
I drift about every day
I’ve always been a dreamer
Sometimes it gets in the way
When you’re a lonely dreamer
Sometimes you don’t have a lot to say
Even when your mind moves a mile a minute
Running all night and all day
The lonely dreamer
Often oblivious as the world passes by
Fascinated by the who, the what and the why
Once a dreamer always a dreamer
Floating around on a breeze
Distracted by the stories in everything he sees
The Lonely Dreamer…
The Lonely Dreamer…
I am the lonely dreamer
I drift about every day
I’ve always been a dreamer
Sometimes it gets in the way
When you’re a lonely dreamer
Sometimes you don’t have a lot to say
Even when your mind moves a mile a minute
Running all night and all day
Lonely Dreamers
Are the True Believers
Critical Thinkers
For the world and all that’s wrong
Daydreamers
They should be the teachers
Gate keepers
Of the hopeful and the strong
I am the lonely dreamer
I drift about every day
I’ve always been a dreamer
Sometimes it gets in the way
When you’re a lonely dreamer
Sometimes you don’t have a lot to say
Even when your mind moves a mile a minute
Running all night and all day
The Lonely Dreamer…
The Lonely Dreamer…
Imagines himself on a highway
Overcast skies in the middle of the day
He’s always been a dreamer
Passing the time living inside his head
Living multiple lives coming back from the dead
The Lonely Dreamer…
The Lonely Dreamer…
I am the lonely dreamer
I drift about every day
I’ve always been a dreamer
Sometimes it gets in the way
When you’re a lonely dreamer
Sometimes you don’t have a lot to say
Even when your mind moves a mile a minute
Running all night and all day
The lonely dreamer
Often oblivious as the world passes by
Fascinated by the who, the what and the why
Once a dreamer always a dreamer
Floating around on a breeze
Distracted by the stories in everything he sees
The Lonely Dreamer…
The Lonely Dreamer…
I am the lonely dreamer
I drift about every day
I’ve always been a dreamer
Sometimes it gets in the way
When you’re a lonely dreamer
Sometimes you don’t have a lot to say
Even when your mind moves a mile a minute
Running all night and all day
Lonely Dreamers
Are the True Believers
Critical Thinkers
For the world and all that’s wrong
Daydreamers
They should be the teachers
Gate keepers
Of the hopeful and the strong
I am the lonely dreamer
I drift about every day
I’ve always been a dreamer
Sometimes it gets in the way
When you’re a lonely dreamer
Sometimes you don’t have a lot to say
Even when your mind moves a mile a minute
Running all night and all day
The Lonely Dreamer…
The Lonely Dreamer…
Author
Bio
I’m a retired aerospace engineer (40 years launching rockets for NASA) who has always been a songwriter and artist at heart. Now I’m building my song catalog, resurrecting some lyrics that have been around for almost 40 years, and writing new material. I have played guitar and bass since the 80’s and my new dream is to play in front of people.
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Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
17/ 20
Technical Skill:
12/ 20
Memorability:
13/ 20
Storytelling:
12/ 20
Imagery:
7/ 20
Total Score:
61/ 100
Comments:
I love this concept and know a lot of people who are also “lonely dreamers”. You described that kind of person so well that listeners to the song will be able to see themselves in it.
Maybe try using the show don’t tell method of writing lyrics as it will take your writing to the next level.
Maybe try using the show don’t tell method of writing lyrics as it will take your writing to the next level.
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