: The dream is a sanctuary where the narrator is accepted despite their imperfections, and the "stars align" in their favor.
The song's story mirrors the plot of the film, which follows the "most expensive love story of the year". : The dream is a sanctuary where the
The lyrics of "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" (which translates to "Only in a Dream") depict a protagonist who chooses to live in a dream world because, in reality, their love is not reciprocated or is impossible to achieve. : The emotional core of the song is
: The emotional core of the song is the fear of waking up to a reality where the loved one is "in the arms of someone else". Connection to Expensive Candy but emotionally and socially.
: Just like the song's narrator, Toto finds himself in a situation where the woman he loves is technically out of reach in the real world, making the "dream" of being truly together the only place where their love is simple and pure.
Watch the official music video, featuring clips from the film that highlight this yearning story:
: Toto faces the reality that loving Candy is "expensive"—not just financially, but emotionally and socially.