About The Song
Released in 1972, “The Impossible Dream” wasn’t just another Elvis song. It was a departure from his usual rock and roll fare, a ballad that dared to grapple with themes of nobility, sacrifice, and the unwavering pursuit of a higher purpose. Originally written for the musical “Man of La Mancha,” the song became synonymous with Elvis, his rich baritone lending a gravitas and sincerity that resonated deeply with his audience.
Close your eyes, and the song transports you. You’re standing on a windswept hill, the sun painting the horizon in shades of gold and purple. Elvis’s voice washes over you, each note imbued with a quiet strength, a yearning for something beyond the ordinary. He sings of a knight, Don Quixote, who dares to dream the “Impossible Dream”, to tilt at windmills, to fight for justice and beauty in a world often indifferent to such things.
But “The Impossible Dream” is not just about Don Quixote. It’s a song for every dreamer, every soul who has ever looked up at the stars and dared to imagine a life beyond the confines of the here and now. It’s a reminder that even the most far-fetched aspirations, the ones that make others scoff and whisper of folly, hold within them a spark worth chasing.
For those of us with a few miles under our belts, “The Impossible Dream” carries an additional layer of meaning. It’s a song of resilience, of holding onto the fire of youth even as the world around us changes. It’s a testament to the power of believing in ourselves, even when the odds seem stacked against us.
So, the next time you hear the opening chords of “The Impossible Dream”, take a moment to close your eyes and let the music wash over you. Remember the dreams you held close as a child, the ones that made your heart beat a little faster. Remember the times you dared to reach for the stars, even when the ground felt unsteady beneath your feet.
Elvis Presley’s “The Impossible Dream” is a song for all ages, a timeless reminder that the most beautiful journeys are often the ones that begin with a single, audacious dream. And who knows, maybe, just maybe, if we all reach a little higher, together, we might just touch the impossible.
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Lyrics
“The Impossible Dream”
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear the unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not goTo right the un-rightable wrong
To be better far than you are
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star
This is my quest, to follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into hell
For a heavenly cause
And I know if I’ll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will be peaceful and calm
When I’m laid to my rest
And the world would be better for this
That one man scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star
And the world would be better for this
That one man scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star