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Introduction
When you listen to “Broken Dream” by Justin Hayward, it’s like opening a journal filled with intimate confessions and unspoken emotions. Hayward’s voice is hauntingly tender as he paints a picture of shattered hopes and dreams that once seemed so vivid. This song isn’t just a melody—it’s a heartfelt lament of someone who’s watched their brightest aspirations fade into darkness. With every note, you feel the weight of longing and the bittersweet nostalgia for what could have been.
What sets “Broken Dream” apart is Hayward’s ability to blend melancholy with a subtle sense of resilience. It’s not just about loss, but also about coming to terms with it and trying to find a way forward. The lyrics draw you in, speaking to anyone who has ever felt the sting of disappointment or the sadness of watching a cherished dream slip away. The gentle strumming of the guitar, combined with the almost ethereal quality of Hayward’s vocals, makes the song feel like a private conversation—one where he’s baring his soul to the listener.
The song’s beauty lies in its simplicity. There’s no elaborate instrumentation or over-the-top production—just Hayward, his guitar, and the raw emotions he conveys through every word. This stripped-down approach makes the pain and introspection in “Broken Dream” even more powerful. You’re left with nothing but the essence of heartbreak, laid bare in front of you.
But beyond the sadness, there’s a strange sense of hope embedded in the song’s structure. As the melody ebbs and flows, it feels like a reminder that even broken dreams hold value. They shape who we are, teaching us resilience and a deeper understanding of ourselves. And in Hayward’s poignant delivery, you can almost hear him urging us to keep dreaming, even when the path is uncertain.
“Broken Dream” is more than a song—it’s an experience that speaks to the fragility of our aspirations and the strength it takes to face the inevitable letdowns. It’s a testament to Justin Hayward’s gift for capturing the complexities of human emotion, leaving listeners feeling understood, comforted, and perhaps a little more hopeful by the time the final chord fades.
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Lyrics
One more illusion shattered
One more broken dream
Oh, that the morning brings the sun
Gone are the days when I could
Bounce right back again
See how the tears flow down
Like sweet summer rain
Where does it leave me now?
I find myself so free again
Even the smallest traces
Of your sweet perfume
Open the floodgates and I’m helpless
Now as the moonlight shadows
Cast across my room
Only the whispered words
Are heard in the night
Only a silent prayer
I love you still
I always will
Out of the dark I stumbled
Into the light
Only my fear has tumbled
I think I always knew
That I would run to you
Somewhere there’s children playing
Somewhere far away
Running with open arms to greet me
Over the hill the sunset
Dies and fades away
I turn and I close the door
With one last goodbye
I will return no more
I’ll take my heart and let it fly