Dear Dream is a song by Gilbert O'Sullivan that explores the theme of longing for one's dreams to come true. The song is written as a letter addressed to the dream itself, expressing the narrator's questioning and frustration about whether their dreams will ever be realized. The narrator starts by questioning if they are wasting their time by believing that their dream will be their "dream come true." They express their uncertainty and wonder what they must do in order to achieve their dream. The narrator acknowledges their efforts in pursuing their dream, even going to extremes such as isolating themselves, but still feeling like nothing is working out for them. The chorus reveals the narrator's plea for a clue or guidance on how to reach their dream. They pray for their dream to come their way and provide some direction or insight on how to get there. The repetition of the line "How to get to you" emphasizes their desperation and longing. The lyrics also touch upon the challenges and rejections the narrator has faced in their pursuit of their dream. They mention being told to "get out of clothes" and being considered bizarre, indicating the difficulties they have encountered. The narrator expresses their frustration with the "list of don't call us, and we won't call you" situations, implying the numerous rejections they have faced. The song further explores the emotional toll of the narrator's longing for their dream. They describe feeling like they are on the edge of sanity, waiting anxiously for their dream to come true. They wonder if there is something they should know or some place they can go in search of their dream. Overall, the song encapsulates the yearning and frustration of someone who has been tirelessly pursuing their dream, yet feels uncertain if it will ever be realized. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and desperation, as the narrator pleads for their dream to become a reality.
