Someone Else's Dream
Michael Ball · Other Songs - Michael Ball
She taught her early how to smile that smile and wave from the parade
It took a whole lot of years and tears
For her momma to finally admit
No matter how many stitches and pins
That old dress was never gonna fit
She was daddy's little girl
Momma's little angel
Teacher's pet, pageant queen
She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me,
Waking up in someone else's dream"
Her daddy used to say, "You'll make a lovely bride someday
He'll ride up on big white horse and just carry you away"
It took twenty-five years and some broken vows
Before they'd finally see
There's a little more to love and life
Then fairy tales and hand me down dreams
She was daddy's little girl
Momma's little angel
Teacher's pet, pageant queen
She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me,
Waking up in someone else's dream"
Now she's got twenty-seven candles on her cake
And she means to make her life her own
Before there's twenty-eight
She was daddy's little girl
Momma's little angel
Teacher's pet, pageant queen
She said "All my life I've been pleasin' everyone but me,
Waking up in someone else's dream"
Someone Else's Dream
Michael Ball's 'Someone Else's Dream' stands as a poignant addition to his extensive catalogue of romantic ballads. Recorded in the style of classic pop and soul, the track showcases Ball's signature smooth vocal delivery and emotive phrasing, characteristic of his work alongside artists like Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand. The song explores themes of longing and the bittersweet nature of unrequited love, fitting seamlessly into the broader landscape of his discography which includes hits such as 'Empty Chairs, Empty Tables' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. As a standalone recording, it captures the essence of mid-to-late 20th-century romantic music, relying on atmospheric instrumentation and heartfelt vocals to convey a deep sense of melancholy and yearning.