Check out this unique video. It combines reality and cartoon artwork within the music video. Watch Pat Barrett's official video for ‘Hard Part of a Dream.’

As Pat sits in a black and white video at the piano, we see colors of animation art appearing all around him as he sings. Whatever he is singing about, the artwork resembles. It is extremely entertaining and intriguing. As he talks about taking a risk, you will see a cartoon character walking on a line like a tightrope, worried about failing, and then working it out. 

This song inspires us to dream, but the reality is that seeing a dream become a reality is hard. He talks about how you cannot say that you are brave if you are never afraid. The second half of the chorus says:

You hold it more dearly because of the pain
You can't say you're bravе if you're never afraid
With no guarantees
That's thе hard part of a dream

Towards the end of the song, there is a waterfall coming from the pianos and flooding around him. One of the most moving moments of this video is the very end, when it says different action steps that everyone takes, such as “write the book, take the job, ask for forgiveness, try again, take a risk.” It leads you to ponder what you are dreaming about right now and how you can take steps towards it. 

Pray and be in the heart of building the dream with God. What are you dreaming about? As you reflect on these lyrics, prayerfully ponder what the Lord is leading you to do in your life right now, with His help, nothing is impossible. Dream big, but ultimately surrender it to Him, and He will guide you.

“Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.” Ecclesiastes 5:7