Where the Dream Takes You

"Where the Dream Takes You" is a tender pop ballad recorded and performed by American recording artist Mýa. The track was written and produced by acclaimed composer James Newton Howard for Disney's 2001 animated feature film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrack. The song was written by award winning songwriter Diane Warren and the film's composer James Newton Howard.
"Where the Dream Takes You" was released as a promotional single on June 5, 2001 at Top 40 and Adult Contemporary radio.
==Lyrics==
They'll try to hold you back
And they will say you're wrong
But they will never understand
The journey that you're on
They'll try to change your mind
They'll try to change your heart
But they will never understand who you are
And you still believe
And you know
You must go
Where the dream takes you
(Where your dream takes your heart)
Where your heart longs to be
(Your dream will lead you on)
When you finally find that place
You'll find all you need
Where the dream takes you
(Your dream will lead you home)
Far as your heart can see
There's a world that waits for you
You're not alone
You'll find your home
Where the dream takes you
(Where the dream takes you)
There's something in your soul
That won't be denied
It's the faith to dream that keeps the dream alive
So you still believe
And you know
You must go
Where the dream takes you
(Where your dream takes your heart)
Where your heart longs to be
(Your dream will lead you on)
There's a world that waits for you
You're not alone
You'll find your home
Where the dream takes you
Go where your heart is meant to be
And you may find
Somebody there
Someone to share your dream
When you finally found that place
You'll find all you need
Where the dream leads you
(Your dream will lead you home)
Far as your heart can see
There's a world that waits for you
You're not alone
You'll find your home
Where the dream takes you
==Release and promotion==
The Diane Warren and James Newton Howard-penned song was featured during the closing credits of Disney's highly anticipated animated feature and worked at Top 40 and Adult Contemporary radio starting June 5, prior to the film's June 15 release date. Atlantis: The Lost Empire soundtrack also featured a dramatic score by James Newton Howard, who has scored more than 65 featured films and earned six Academy Award nominations. The soundtrack, was released and available at retail on May 22, 2001 to transports listeners to the mysterious and imaginative world of Atlantis.
==Reception==
Billboardgave the song a mixed review.
:Despite her videogenic charms—and her role in the No. 1 "Lady Marmalade"—Mýa is a curious choice for this sweet, sensitive ballad from Disney's animated film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Written by master soundtrack scribes Diane Warren and James Newton Howard, "Where the Dream Takes You" might have been an effective dramatic showcase with a powerhouse vocalist behind the mike. Instead, Mýa's paper-thin voice simply fails to lift the ballad beyond the mundane, while making it more than obvious that her talents are best-suited for uptempo, beat-heavy fare. Her selection for the song obviously is tied into Disney's association with A&M/Interscope on the soundtrack—the youngster's home label. The rest of the album consists of Howard's score for the film, a more complementary promotional tie-in for the company's latest big-budget flick. In any case, Disney has done no one any favors with this one.
==International==
Like most Disney's songs, "Where The Dreams Takes You" was translated and adapted for non-English dubbed releases of the film.
Sung by 	Title(s) 	Translations(s) 	Country
 	Junto com teu sonho 	Along with your dream 	Brazil
Lena Ka 	Aussi Loin Que Tes Reves 	As far as your dreams 	France
Joey Yung 	隨夢而行 (ceoi mung ji haang) 	Follow the dream 	Hong Kong
Jessica Morlacchi (Gazosa) 	Segui I Sogni 	Follow your dream 	Italy
 	Donde Va Tu Sueno 	Where is your dream 	Mexico
(강타) 	너의꿈찾아 (Neouikkumchaja) 	Find your dream 	South Korea
(蔡依林) 	情不自禁 (Qíng bu zi jin) 	Can't help it 	Taiwan
ซาร่า ผุงประเสริฐ (Sara Nusara Poongprasert)	ตามที่ใจเธอฝัน (Tām thī̀ cı ṭhex f̄ạn)	Upon the dream of your heart	Thailand
==Release history==
Region 	Date 	Format 	Label
United States	June 5, 2001	Top 40 	Interscope
United States	June 5, 2001	Adult Contemporary	Interscope
pt-br:Where the Dream Takes You
Category:Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Category:Closing songs