These Dreams
Heart · Alive In Seattle [2003]
Save some light for me
Figures up ahead
Moving in the trees
White skin in linen
Perfume on my wrist
And the full moon that hangs over
These dreams in the mist
Darkness on the edge
Shadows where I stand
I search for the time
On a watch with no hands
I want to see you clearly
Come closer than this
But all I remember
Are the dreams in the mist
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Every second of the night I live another life
These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside
Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away
Is it cloak and dagger
Could it be spring or fall?
I walk without a cut
Through a stained glass wall
Weaker in my eyesight
The candle in my grip
And words that have no form
Are falling from my lips
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Every second of the night I live another life
These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside
Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away
There's something out there
I can't resist
I need to hide away from the pain
There's something out there
I can't resist
The sweetest song is silence
That I've ever heard
Funny how your feet
In dreams never touch the earth
In a wood full of princes
Freedom is a kiss
But the prince hides his face
From dreams in the mist
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Every second of the night I live another life
These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside
Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Every second of the night I live another life
These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside
Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away
These Dreams - Heart
Released on the 2003 album Alive In Seattle, 'These Dreams' stands as a defining track in the evolution of Heart's late-career sound. Following the band's reunion and subsequent shift toward a more polished, radio-friendly rock style, the song exemplifies their ability to blend classic hard rock energy with contemporary production values. The recording captures the band's dynamic interplay between lead singer Ann Wilson's emotive vocals and the driving guitar work of James Walsh, a key element in their post-1990s discography. As part of their broader catalog from this era, the track reflects the band's continued relevance and their capacity to craft anthemic songs that resonate with long-time fans while appealing to new audiences. It remains a staple of their live performances and a testament to their enduring legacy in the arena rock genre.