Lost in a Dream
by @scubed
Liner Notes
Inspired by @writeandwrong's Sassy Oracle challenge ("Stop saying you're manifesting when you're really just daydreaming"), although I veered off a bit from the prompt. I wrote this on Feb. 2 but wasn't able to record until Feb 3.
Instruments: Tenor Outdoor ukulele (low G), violin
#oraclechallenge #fuc #ukulele #worldukuleleday 
Lyrics
Lost in a Dream ©️2026 - words and music by Sharon Stepler
I was standing at a crossroad on a vast and barren plain The sky was red above me and the [wind was full of pain No [other living creature was anywhere in sight
Two roads stretched out before me in straight diverging lines I had no map or compass and I couldn't read the signs I was lost and lonely and paralyzed with fright
Lost in a dream, lost in a dream
In desperation I cried out, "Which way should I go?" "One road leads to danger, the other one leads home." A disembodied voice called out, "The choice is yours alone"
All I could see was emptiness, looking left and right Where the roads might lead me was far beyond my sight The voice called out again, “It’s time for you to choose"
Lost in a dream, lost in a dream
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As I was agonizing over which path I should take The 6am alarm went off and startled me awake And I lay there wondering did I win or lose
Lost in a dream, lost in a dream Lost in a dream, lost in a dream
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Oh, this is a great take on that prompt! The unexpected harmonies and the violin are such lovely additions that really fill it out. Gorgeous work!
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I was getting lost in the overall sound, then I hear harmonies and a violin come in at the first chorus, wow! Wish I could fingerplay uke that smoothly!
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Especially love your vocal on that first line of the chorus. The violin fits nicely.
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This is lovely. It has a 'somwhere in the mists of time (or a dream lol) feel to it. The soaring repetitive chorus is sublime. Your vocal is great and I'd say you really hit the brief. super 😄
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Just amazing ! I can relate so well with this. Awesome song!
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Great job Sharon! I like the triplet feel and how it propels the story sonically - and then the melody and the fiddle soar over it with long tones - nice contrasts. Beautiful voice.
Careful with lyric shoe-horning and trying to make everything fit - if you find yourself ‘forcing’ lyrics, maybe find another way of saying the same thing so it fits the rhythm.
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Oh man, this is gorgeous. The melody and harmonies in the tag are heavenly, and the violin is a perfect accompaniment choice for the haunting vibe. Really like the persistent picking, it adds to the drama.
I'm not sure I would have known the inspiration from the lyric alone, but the images are still evocative. I can feel the uncertainty and trepidation, and stirring awake at the end holds a lot of meaning even without the additional context.
Great job, Sharon!