: Reviewers describe the song as "ethereal and magnificent," highlighting how it subverts Orbison's career-long obsession with the "dream" state by admitting that in reality, "endings come to us in ways that we can't rearrange". Legacy and Modern Context
The lyrics contrast the escapism of dreams with the unavoidable finality of reality. roy_orbison_in_the_real_world
: It was produced by Orbison himself alongside Barbara Orbison and Mike Campbell . : Reviewers describe the song as "ethereal and
: The track features Mike Campbell on guitar and bass, Jim Keltner on drums, and Al Kooper on the organ. It is noted for its lush, orchestral arrangement, which Michael Utley scored. Jim Keltner on drums