Song Lyric Sunday was created by Helen Vahdati from This Thing Called Life One Word at a Time. For complete rules or to join in the fun, click here.
The theme for Song Lyric Sunday this week is “dream.”
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Yes, when I found out this week’s theme, the first song in my head was the massive hit by the Eurythmics. However, it was quickly pushed aside by a lesser known song which has been a favorite of mine for a quarter of a century. (Think I just dated myself there! 😀 )
Regina Belle is best known for A Whole New World (Alladin’s Theme), her 1993 Grammy-winning duet with Peabo Bryson. Released in late 1992, the song reached number one in March of 1993, knocking Whitney Houston and the colossal I Will Always Love You from is 14-week reign.
Yet, with credentials like that, I feel Regina Belle has been underrated for most of her career. While A Whole New World was riding the charts, Regina’s third album, Passion was released. It only reached #63 on the Billboard 200 and #13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, good compared to some (all albums below hers), but a travesty to me.
The album (available on Spotify) includes twelve solid songs which showcase Regina Bell’s range, including Dream in Color, a song about being tired of settling, and living life to its fullest.
Enjoy!
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Dream in Color
Ooh, hoo yeah
Mmm, hmm
Tired of living life in black and white
There’s so much in between
Like a rainbow in the sky
Crying to be seen
When I open my eyes to find inspiration
I search for the best I can see
If I settle for less
I won’t be the best I can be
When I dream, I dream in color
I want a love, not just a lover
I’ll give you so many good reasons
To capture a dream, yeah, yeah
Life is short, but can’t be bought, mmm
And time is a very precious thing
I want to go to where I’ve never been
And see what’s never been seen
In the midst of the morning, I won’t take for granted
There’ll always be another new day
Got to live for each moment
Never let time slip away
When I dream, I dream in color
I want a love, not just a lover
I’ll give you so many good reasons
To capture a dream, whoa
If I was unaware, if I didn’t care
About people and places and things
How could I live a life full and satisfied
Now knowing how to dream
When I dream, oh, yeah
When I dream, I dream in color
I want a love, not just a lover
Show me a child who never has seen
A vision that shows what his life really means
I’ll give you so many good reasons
To capture a dream
Nesie's Place 
A new one for me, but wow, she can sure sing! 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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Powerful voice. Thanks for sharing.
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I absolutely love this song and Regina Belle! I had forgotten about them both and am so glad you got us reacquainted! There is such a great story in these lyrics and her vocal range just makes it that much better. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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Just love her voice and that entire album is amazing. 😉
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Wow! Two awesome songs👍
I like the power and the gospel feel of this one. Thanks for sharing 🌻
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Music lovers love to share their favs! 😀 Thanks for always taking the time to stop by and comment! Have a great week! 🙂
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She has such a powerful voice. I loved these lyrics and her voice. Thanks so much for sharing!
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She does have a great voice – glad you enjoyed it! 😉
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Reblogged this on Abbie's Corner of the World and commented:
In 1985 when I discovered public radio, I quit paying attention to the popular music scene, so I never heard this song until now. I like the idea it expresses that you should capture a dream, no matter what. I hope you young people out there who aren’t sure what to do with your lives will take this song to heart.
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Many thanks for the share! 😉
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I’d never heard this song before now. I like its idea that you should capture a dream, no matter what, and I plan to re-blog this on my own site. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful song.
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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by! 😉
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