Dreamboat by Elton John - Lyrics and Translation

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Dreamboat

Elton John

Dreamboat

Song byElton John

in AlbumEmpty Sky

Steamboat waiting by the waterside

Sunlight shining on the morning tide

Got my ticket in my hand

Got some celebrating planned

Can't remember when I felt so fine

I've been waiting such a long long time

Just to hear those engines hum

Look out dreamboat here I come

And I say dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

All aboard, make it fast

Thank the lord, I'm coming home at last

If you love me like you did before

Be there waiting on the distant shore

When my steamboat comes inside

Then I know we'll be alright

And I say dream on dreamboat, let your love light ride

Stem on steamboat to the other side

Turn the crank, change the gear

Raise the flag and let's get out of here

Feels so good to know that soon I'll see

You've been saving all your love for me

For honey if there's any doubt

Just be sure I don't find out

And I say dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

Cast the line, check the fuse

save some time, this ain't no pleasure cruise

Tell the captain not to take too long

Keep that big wheel turning fast and strong

Fires are burning down below

Come on steamboat don't be slow

And I say dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

Wind the springs, set the course

Pull some strings before I turn to force

Dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

Ring the bell, sound the horn

Move like hell, I'm heading back where I was born

And I say dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

All aboard and make it fast

Thank the lord, I'm coming home at last

And I say dream on dreamboat, let your love light ride

Stem on steamboat to the other side

Turn the crank, change the gear

Raise the flag and let's get out of here

Dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

Cast the line, check the fuse

save some time, this ain't no pleasure cruise

You're me dreamboat, yes you are

And I say dream on dreamboat, let my love light ride

Steam on steamboat to the other side

Ring the bell, sound the horn

Move like hell, I'm heading back where I was born

You're my dreamboat, yes you are

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Dreamboat by Elton John is a nostalgic reflection on the innocence and simplicity of young love. The song evokes a sense of longing for a past relationship, portraying the lover as a 'dreamboat'—someone who is idealized and dreamlike. Key themes in the song include nostalgia, idealization of love, and the bittersweet memories of past relationships. Particularly poignant moments arise when Elton John describes vivid memories of the past, painting a dreamlike picture of young love that is both beautiful and unattainable.