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Old Dreams
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Chris Renzema's song "Old Dreams" reflects on letting go of past ambitions and embracing the present moment. The lyrics describe a long struggle to reclaim former glory days, only to realize that clinging to the past prevents living fully now. The chorus marks the collapse of those old dreams, while the bridge finds peace in the presence of a companion, suggesting a spiritual trust in God's current faithfulness. The song encourages surrender and hope, acknowledging that what truly matters is being with God in the here and now.
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Seems like I've spent a long time
Trying to get back to where I started
Always looking behind
Thinking those were the glory days
And I don't think that I'll find them
And I'm coming to terms with that
Maybe that's the whole point
You can't live now if you're stuck with your head in the past
This is the sound of my old dreams falling apart
This is the sound of my old dreams falling apart
Feel like I've spent my whole life
Trying to make up for something missing
Lying awake at night
Planning for future glory days
And I don't think that I'll find them
And I'm coming to terms with that
Maybe that's the whole point
You can't live now if you're hung up on what won't last
This is the sound of my old dreams falling apart
This is the sound of my old dreams falling apart
And maybe it's not so bad
If right now is all we have
'Cause as long as you're here with me
I can let go of these old dreams
This is the sound of my old dreams falling apart
This is the sound of my old dreams falling apart