Lily Meola - Daydream (Official Lyric Video)

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I wrote this song at a time in my life when things were pretty beautiful, I was living in a house surrounded by a pasture full of longhorn, I was raising butterflies and a baby deer. I would travel back and forth between LA, Maui and Nashville pursuing my souls passions. I had a record and a publishing deal, everything I had been working for my whole life was coming into fruition. I felt the need to write a song called ‘daydream’ that wasn’t about love or heartbreak, I wanted something meaningful and inspiring…something that would encourage other young people to listen to their heart. After a few hours with Mags Duval and Casey Brown, Daydream was born..


Then the unexpected happened, my mom was diagnosed with cancer and my life twisted upside down. I lost my record deal and my confidence. I developed an extreme case of anxiety. My main focus was my mom, and naturally nothing else seemed to matter… After a fierce fight with vast ups and downs, my mom passed away. In that moment, not only did I lose my mom, I lost my best friend and number one cheerleader. I found myself falling into a depression, the grief and sadness took over me... Now after battling this heartbreak, I feel like I wrote this song for my future self, to re-inspire me to never quit my daydream. -lily

Credits:
Video Production: Forrest Dein, Kanza Stott, Lily Meola
Director of Photography: Forrest Dein
Video Editing: Lily Meola, Forrest Dein
Song Producers: Casey Brown, Spencer Engler
Songwriters: Casey Brown, Mags Duval, Lily Meola
Filmed in the beautiful Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
With thanks to Mark Astrella, Technical Director
Special Thanks: Sugar High Loved Stone (Wardrobe) Kanza Stott, Natalie (Car)
Actors: Wilks, Remy

[alexbrandon]

This song should be played at every graduation ceremony. 👍

[kristanfisher]

I'm a 60 year old man, military and law enforcement careers. This song made me tear up. Beautiful.

[dylonbowlin-lbbv]

This song could be 25 minutes long and nobody would mind. So powerful.

[denilla]

I've noticed a lot of the comments are from not-so-young folks that have lived long enough to really get this song. It's the realest lyrics I've ever heard. I hope the young people let this truly sink in so they don't end up like us

[BREEZEMAYES]

My 50 yr old son sent this to me last night.
He said he wanted to say thank you for always encouraging his daydreams.
Thank you
This is now my new favorite song.

[drkcircuitrider]

LILY: I'm a 78-year-old, semi retired university professor, whose "daydream" involves a whole new career toward the end of my life. It has been opposed and mocked and scorned and ridiculed, and otherwise severely criticized off and on for several years now, but I have never been more convinced and deeply satisfied with this new calling.

When I heard you first sing this song on America's Got Talent, it grabbed ahold of me by the roots, and became my anthem for continuing to struggle to do what God has called me to do. And yes, it scares the hell out of me every day, but I have never felt so alive.

I love who you are Lily Meola, and who you are becoming. Stay grounded, Butterfly, but fly nonetheless. You are a treasure.

Cliff Kelly, Ph.D.
Digital Circuit Rider

[alexmutava]

This sing should be on a top 3 billboard.
It's so rare to come across such songs in this era.

[Jaffa]

I'm 73 years old and am about to live my daydream in October of this year. Going to ride my motorbike from the UK to Capetown. Trouble is, it scares the hell out of me. But, when I'm beginning to doubt that I'm up to it, I play this song and my courage is re-born.

[vanessas]

Am 55 and this song reminds me of all the dreams I never got to live, so all you young people please live your daydream’s 🥰

[dailyconnection]

Who's here cause of her audition in AGT? Felt the lyrics thru my bones.

[kingofnothingproductions]

40 years old. Been putting off my dreams for years. Raised my kids, lived in poverty, i started my family so young and always had excuses not to pursue my dreams. Putting everyone else first. This song broke me. Finally starting down the path to my dreams.

[spenceria]

I am 15, and this song has helped me fight against the people who tell me I can't and won't make anything out of myself. Thanks Lily

[doncolesrockhistory]

Wow! Same thing happened to me back in 2001. I had just released my first CD and had the first tour planned.
Found out about 30 days before the start of the tour that my Mom had terminal cancer with only maybe 9 months left.
I couldn't leave her. My Dad and Mom made sure we had everything we needed when we were growing up and I was not about to leave her and be somewhere criss crossing the states. I cancelled the tour and spent the time she had left with her and my brother. After she passed . . . I had no desire to even play music for awhile. I needed the time to let my heart heal.
Eventually I did return to the stage and resume my career but I never regretted my decision.

[forevertruetome]

Lily, I am 51. I started a business at 48. I continue to struggle with fear as I continue daydreams. Thank you for putting music to my journey. This is the perfect anthem!

[Lady_Bug]

I'm 27. I lost my mother to cancer and I sing, like you. Can I thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing this song? I needed to hear this. If this isn't a sign from above I don't know what is.

[jeff-crume]

Hi Lily, I’m 59 years old. I listened to your song today and all I could do was cry. I’ve allowed my daydream to be replaced my too many fears over the years. My dream does scare the hell out of me, and listening to your song compels me to trust my dream again and stop hiding. I hope the world hears your songs and catches your spirit. 🙏🏻

[tonyacline]

I love this song!!!! After my daughter died I couldn't find the will or strength to move I couldn't be the woman I was before... The way she died was horrific and it 100% changed every fiber of who I am!! I'm slowly trying to find the Phoenix in me to rise up out of the ashes to honor my daughter's memory and be a woman she'd be proud of!!! Your song!!! So many songs are inspirational and gives people a bit of light, a bit of fire, and makes the soul fight for more!!!! Thank You!!! I look so often for things to pull me up out of the grief!!! Today that was you!!! You are a blessing to all woman and girls!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[madelinevicioso]

I dedicate this song to myself as I’m pursuing a Pilot Career in my 30’s with all the odds against me. ✈️

[AJGUNNER]

First an foremost, your Mum is standing on top of the world saying "that's my Lily". So, stand proud Lily, be proud.
God Bless, and All the very best.

[JohnMoore-xfwy]

Unlike so many here, or so it appears, I lived my childhood dreams.
All I know is that when I was very young I began trying to do the things I feared the most.
It worked.
God bless all of you.
I'm now 82.