Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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They Had Dreams

They had dreams
Then they had kids
And their dreams became whatever we did

They were young
Then they grew old
Lucky enough to see us all grown

Now I’m them when they were me
They have seen what I will see
Some never saw the branch from their family tree

I had dreams
Then I had kids
And my dream became whatever you did

I was young
Now I’m old
Lucky to have seen you all grown

Now you’re me when I was you
I have seen what you will do
And the life you’ve yet to lead
And the life when you are through

If I’d only ever listened
When they told me
Seems like yesterday
When they would hold me
Can’t stress enough to you
Doesn’t matter what you do

There’s no time for explanation
Take me for my word
By the time you understand it
You’ll have become another verse
The mistakes you’ll make
Have all been made
I promise you
It’ll all be great

But please remember

If I’d only ever listened
When they told me
Seems like yesterday
When they would hold me
Can’t stress enough to you
Doesn’t matter what you do

It’ll all be great
But please remember
They had dreams
They were young

Words & Music by John Wilson Adams
(c) 2025, Johnmas Records