NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ohio-based indie roots, folk rock band, Wishgarden, has announced the release of its newest single titled “She Was Dreaming.”* Written and produced by Wishgarden band leader and lead singer, Tony Paparella, the tune showcases Paparella's knack for intricate, filmic, story-driven lyrics and offers a glimpse of what’s to come in 2026 from this effervescent supergroup. The original tune will be available via all digital retail outlets and streaming platforms on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Pre-save/presale event begins Friday, December 5; distribution by Ed Gertler/Digital Delivery Services.)
Expressive of the title, "She Was Dreaming" captures fantastical scenes–the contrast between youth and maturity, the passage of time, aging, and the power of recollections and callings. The whimsical opener, featuring lush acoustic guitar, organ and a rich tapestry of heavenly harmonies, evokes cinematic imagery of a young woman dancing in a misty haze.
Lyrics portray melancholy memories canvassing life's hopeful anticipations, fears and devotions, and the journey from youth, fulfilled maturity, to climbing Jacob's ladder. A poignant representation, the conveyance is an atmospheric blend of realism, reflections and surrealism; the storyline pays homage to a woman's journey (a child, a daughter, and a mother) and her enduring character.
She dreamt of her life as a woman, a mother
A girl picking daisies, nights in her youth
A young woman’s passion, a new mother’s fear,
A wife’s devotion, a grandparent’s tear
She was dreaming of heaven last night
Thoughts of her mother in a misty moonlight
The lives of her children, the life of her own,
Lives of her lovers when she was alone
She dreamed, she dreamed
Tasteful chord voicing complemented by hypnotic, soft-folk soundscapes lend an elegance to the heartfelt musical narration; each guitar strum and vocal phrase feels intentional and deeply resonant. Polished, fastidious production creates an intimate, swoon-worthy, rockabye experience.
"Our lives each have their own story arc–from childhood to young adult, to married-with-children, to maturity and the last chapter….the last moment," said songwriter/producer, Tony Paparella. "I wanted to capture that…to write a song with a sensitive and introspective storyline. Hand-in-hand, the instrumentation and vocals speak to the lyrical and musical themes."
Recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, the recording spotlights performances by band members, Tony Paparella on lead vocals, and the seasoned musicianship of Mike Lenz (lead guitar) and Daniel Kshywonis on drums.
"We have grand appreciation for Spencer Coats at Fame Studios for sharing the vision and bringing it to life; his talents were exemplary in steering the creative direction," added Paperalla.
The December release is the first in a waterfall series of recordings produced at the famed studios (anticipated in 2026) and coincides with the momentum of the band's stout 2025 tour schedule. Performing at a variety of summer concert series and festivals, art museums and amphitheaters, Wishgarden performs nearly 50 dates per year.
TRACK INFO
Label: Are We There Yet Productions
Run Time: 3:38
Written & Produced by: Tony Paparella
Distributed by: Ed Gertler/Digital Delivery Services
Digital Streaming Release: December 12, 2025
Pre-sale/Pre-save Event: December 5, 2025
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