Les Misérables: I Dreamed A Dream Lyrics
Susan Boyle
Lyrics
There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrong
I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
So dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung
No wine untasted
But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame
He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came
And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather
I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed
The dream I dreamed
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song "I Dreamed a Dream" was released in 2009 by Susan Boyle, from her debut album I Dreamed a Dream. The song is based on the musical Les Misérables, and the lyrics were written by Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer with music composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg.
It was arranged and produced by Steve Mac and recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The single was an instant success, reaching number one in more than ten countries and becoming the UK's best-selling debut album of all time. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The song has since been covered by many artists, including Celine Dion, Lea Salonga, and Josh Groban, making it one of the most popular songs from the musical. Its powerful lyrics have made it a favorite among fans of the show and its soundtrack.