By tam lucky 
About the song
Released in 1977 as part of the band’s monumental album Rumours, “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac remains one of the most emotionally resonant and culturally enduring songs of the twentieth century. Written by Stevie Nicks during a period of intense personal and creative upheaval, the song is more than just a breakup ballad—it is a quiet, haunting reflection on emotional detachment, resilience, and the inevitable drift of once-deep connections.
What makes “Dreams” stand out is its deceptively simple structure. With a steady, almost hypnotic drumbeat by Mick Fleetwood, the understated bass line by John McVie, and a sparse arrangement, the song gives space for Nicks’ ethereal voice to rise and float through lines like “Thunder only happens when it’s raining” and “Players only love you when they’re playing.” These lyrics, wrapped in poetic ambiguity, hint at the pain of realizing that love can be conditional and fleeting. They are not angry or confrontational—instead, they accept sorrow as something to be observed and absorbed.
The backdrop of the song is Fleetwood Mac’s internal drama, especially the dissolution of the relationship between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Yet “Dreams” transcends gossip. It touches listeners because it articulates something universal: the quiet ache of moving on when love no longer works, but also the strength that comes with clarity.
Today, “Dreams” still resonates—used in films, covered by younger artists, and rediscovered by new generations. It serves as a reminder that great music doesn’t just capture a moment; it echoes across time, allowing us to revisit the emotional landscapes of our own lives, dreamlike and distant.
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Lyrics
Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well, who am I to keep you down?
It’s only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
But listen carefully
To the sound of your loneliness
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
And what you lost
Oh, thunder only happens when it’s rainin’
Players only love you when they’re playin’
Say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know
You’ll know
Now here I go again
I see the crystal visions
I keep my visions to myself
It’s only me who wants to wrap around your dreams
And have you any dreams you’d like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness
Like a heartbeat drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
Ooh, what you lost
Thunder only happens when it’s rainin’
Players only love you when they’re playin’
Women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know
Oh, thunder only happens when it’s rainin’
Players only love you when they’re playin’
Say women, they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know
You’ll know
You will know
Oh, you’ll know