Joseph's Dreams

Andrew Lloyd Webber · Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat [1968]

[Narrator]

Joseph's coat annoyed his brothers



[Brothers]

But what makes us mad

Are the things that Joseph tells us of the

Dream's he often had



[Joseph]

I dreamed that in the fields one day,

The corn gave me sign

Your eleven sheaves of corn

All turned and bowed to mine

My sheaf was was quite a sight to see

A golden sheaf and tall

Yours were green and second-rate

And really rather small



[Brothers]

This is not the kind of thing

We brothers like to hear

It seems to us that Joseph and his

Dreams should disappear



[Joseph]

I dreamed I saw eleven stars,

The sun the moon and sky

Bowing down before my star,

It made me wonder why

Could it be that I was born

For higgher thing than you?

A post in someone's government,

A ministry or two



[Brothers]

The dreams of our dear brother are

The decade's biggest yawn

His talk of stars and goldens sheaves

Is just a load of corn

Not only is he tactless but

He's also rather dim

For there's eleven of us and

There's only one of him

The dreams of course will not come true

That is, we think they won't come true

That is, we hope they won't come true

What if he's right all along?



The dreams are more than crystal clear,

The writing on the wall

Means that Joseph some day soon

Will rise above us all

The accuracy of the dreams

We brothers do not know

But one thing we are sure about

The dreamer

Has to go

Joseph's Dreams

Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph's Dreams" serves as a pivotal moment within the 1968 musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. This composition highlights the composer's signature melodic approach, blending theatrical grandeur with accessible pop sensibilities that would define his subsequent career. The song captures the narrative essence of the biblical protagonist's visions, utilizing a dynamic musical structure to convey both hope and foreboding. As part of a work that established Webber as a leading figure in modern musical theatre, the track exemplifies his ability to craft memorable themes that resonate across generations. The recording remains a cornerstone of his extensive discography, showcasing the vibrant orchestration and dramatic flair that characterize his body of work during this influential era.