A Hatful of Dreams – English Lyrics

• By: Timothée Chalamet, The Cast of Wonka
• Album: Wonka Soundtrack

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the whimsical world of young Willy Wonka with "A Hatful of Dreams," the energetic opening song from the *Wonka* film! Sung in English, this track perfectly captures the boundless optimism and grand aspirations of the character upon arriving in the city. Learning the lyrics offers insight into the movie's core theme: the power of dreams and relentless hard work, making it a special introduction to the story and Chalamet's portrayal of the iconic chocolatier.

[English]

After seven years of life upon the ocean

It is time to bid the seven seas farewell

And the city I've pinned seven years of hopes on

Lies just over the horizon, I can hear the harbour bell

Land, ahoy

Got a tattered overcoat and battered suitcase

Got a pair of leaky boots upon my feet

Gotta drag myself up by my one good bootlace

Gotta work my rotten socks off if I want to make ends meet

I've poured everything I've got into my chocolate

Now, it's time to show the world my recipes

I've got twelve silver sovereigns in my pocket

And a hatful of dreams

There's a famous restaurant on every street here

There's Brandino's and the Bar Parisienne

Got a little map to tell me where to eat here

Had a dozen silver sovereigns, now I'm somehow down to ten

Want the finest produce? This is where they stock it

Though, the prices are suspiciously extreme

I've got five, six, seven

Six silver sovereigns in my pocket

And a hatful of dreams

At last, the Galéries Gourmet

I knew that we'd see it one day

It's everything you said, Mama

And oh, so much more

Each way that you turn, another famous chocolate store

Here's my destiny, I just need to unlock it

Will I crash and burn or go up like a rocket?

I got nothing to offer but my chocolate

And a hatful of dreams

In this city, anyone can be successful

If they've talent and work hard, or so they say

But they didn't mention it would be so stressful

Just to make a dozen silver sovereigns last more than a day

Could you spare a sovereign for a place to sleep, love?

Of course, here, take all you need

Thank you

I've got one silver sovereign in my pocket

And a hatful of dreams

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dreams /driːmz/ B2	noun - hopes or ambitions for the future
city /ˈsɪti/ A2	noun - a large town with many buildings and people
harbour /ˈhɑːbər/ B1	noun - a place where ships are kept and can dock
overcoat /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/ B2	noun - a long coat worn over other clothes for warmth
battered /ˈbætərd/ B2	adjective - damaged by blows or hard use
suitcase /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ A2	noun - a case used for carrying clothes when traveling
produce /ˈprɒdjuːs/ B2	noun - fruit and vegetables sold at markets
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ C1	noun - the course of events that is destined to happen
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ B2	noun - a vehicle propelled by rocket engines used for space travel
success /səkˈsɛs/ B2	noun - the achievement of a goal or purpose
talent /ˈtælənt/ B2	noun - a natural ability to do something well
stressful /ˈstrɛsfʊl/ C1	adjective - causing stress or anxiety