The song "Dreams That I Carry" by Jon Secada tells the story of a person who is completely captivated by another person. They are drawn to this person's mesmerizing point of view, hypnotic conversations, and swinging moods. They care deeply for this person, but the other person is not able to see inside of them and understand their true intentions. The narrator is left with nothing but dreams and cynicism towards love, as they wonder if the other person ever truly understood how important they could have been in their life. The narrator of the song remembers all the little moments and memories that they shared with the other person, but ultimately, they had no chance at a meaningful relationship. Despite trying to focus their energy and set expectations, they were never able to make plans or make the other person truly believe in their dreams. The message of the song is one of missed opportunities and unspoken thoughts and feelings. It is a sad reflection on what could have been if two people had only been able to see the potential for love in each other.
