Merle Haggard：Meaning of The Dream Songmeaning

Merle Haggard's song "The Dream" tells the story of a troubling relationship that comes to an end. The lyrics describe a dream in which the singers and his partner are caught in a fierce storm with no shelter. As he tries to make sense of the dream, he realizes that it represents the problems he has been having in his relationship. The storm symbolizes the trouble they have been experiencing, and the lack of shelter represents their inability to find a solution. The screaming wind that chills him to the bone reflects the emotional turmoil that he has been experiencing. When his partner calls to tell him that the relationship is over, he finally understands the meaning of the dream. In the end, he kneels and accepts the reality that their relationship has come to an end.