The song "Dreaming Without You" by Carolyn Dawn Johnson is about a couple who have lost the hope and reasons to stay together. The lyrics describe how the hopeful possibilities they once had have come and gone, and the people they thought they were have changed. Despite their efforts to make it work, they both realize that it's not going to fly and they have to move on. The song talks about the pain of letting go of someone you have shared victories and scars with, someone who has made your dreams come true. It is a sad realization that it's time to go in separate directions, take some awkward steps, and leave behind regrets. The chorus of the song repeats the line "It's just not gonna work, it's just not gonna fly" to emphasize the fact that they have given it their all, but it's time to accept the reality that they are not meant to be together. The song is a bittersweet goodbye to a relationship that has run its course. It acknowledges the memories they have shared but also the fact that they have to do what is best for themselves. The title "Dreaming Without You" refers to the idea that the narrator never thought they would have to dream without their partner, but now they must learn to do so. Overall, "Dreaming Without You" is a heartfelt song about the end of a relationship and the need to move on, no matter how difficult it may be.
