The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

Album: Coming Around Again (1987)
Charted: 99
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  • Take a look around now
    Change the direction
    Adjust the tuning
    Try a new translation
    Don't look at your man in the same old way
    Take a new picture
    Just because you don't see shooting stars
    Doesn't mean it isn't perfect
    can't you see...

    It's the stuff that dreams are made of
    It's the slow and steady fire
    It's the stuff that dreams are made of
    It's your heart and soul's desire
    It's the stuff that dreams are made of

    So what's this about your best friend?
    She's got a brand new shiny boy
    And they're moving out to Malibu
    To play with all his pretty toys
    And you feel closed in by the same four walls
    The same old conversation
    With the same old guy you've know for years
    But use your imagination
    And you will see....

    It's the stuff that dreams are made of
    It's the slow and steady fire
    It's the stuff that dreams are made of
    It's your heart and soul's desire
    It's the stuff that dreams are made of

    What if the Prince on the horse in your fairytale
    Is right here in disguise
    And what if the stars you've been reaching so high for
    Are shining in his eyes

    Don't look at yourself in the same old way
    Take another picture
    Shoot the stars off in your own backyard
    Don't look any further
    And you will see
    It's the stuff that dreams are made of.... Writer/s: CARLY SIMON
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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