Dreamland welcomes me
and you too if you care
to let loose home fetters
and drink the salty air.
It beckons and pleas
and suggests fun to be had
I'm happy to accept
for the invitation I am glad.
Dreamland welcomes me
and you too if you care -
slot machines and candy floss
and shrieks and shrills in there.
Dreamland welcomes me
to live life through the dream
a sun kissed day awaits
with soda pop and cream.
Seaside treats
like fish and chips
and ice cream cones
and greasy lips
creamy sauce on scampi bites
pave the way for boozy nights.
The splashes are cold
but we're never too old
I dare you to jump in first
laughing and shouting
with the noise of the waves
what will quench the thirst?
Looking for the courage
to dip a toe or two
but now you change your mind
and wonder what to do.
The sun is nowhere to be seen
there's a hint of a soft breeze
am I really up for this
or will I simply freeze?
Dreamland welcomed me
and you too - did you care?
my day is drawing to a close
were you taken there?
did you enjoy the japes
and games and drink the salty air?
Dreamland welcomed me
and you too - did you care?
I'm leaving now back home again
with memories so fair
I'll leave the dream and seaside fun
until another day for more
a snippet of a different life
swept up on the shore.