My dad would sing this to my older sisters my twin brother and I when we were little before bed on those rare occasions when he was home. He worked three jobs for ten years while our Mom worked two. I remember he would always carry my twin brother and me upstairs and put us to bed. I really miss him. He’s been dead seven years, my eldest sister told me that our father’s final words were last verse of this song. The day Daddy died, I smelled my Dad’s favorite pipe tobacco while I was hanging out laundry when went back in the house the phone rang and without a hello I said, “Daddy’s gone isn’t he?” EZ, my twin brother said, “They’ve just pronounced time of death.” Drove all night all the way up to Michigan by myself to the hospital met my siblings in the lobby where we cried together holding each other.
I cried tears of wonder and joy when as a watched Elizabeth brisby save her children with the power of love, I felt my inner child come alive and remembered whom I was once was. Never stop imagining.
Though I've always loved this song, I always wondered what the lyrics had to do with the plot (except for the line "Love is the key", that is). This version of the song seemed more of a romantic ballad, when there really was no romance in the movie (except for Mrs. B briefly making eyes at Justin). Then, one day, it occurred to me...perhaps this is meant to be Jonathan Brisby, singing to his wife from the other side!
I'm right there with ya. I tell ya this song it really tugs at the heartstrings in the best way possible. I even let some tears fall from the same song just sang by a different person in the same movie.
The Greatest Non-Disney Animated Movie EVER. A Fantastic & Talented Cast, Along With A Theme Song That Will Last The Ages..I Loved It When I Was A Young Boy & Still Do. Sally Stevens FLYING DREAMS LULLABY Used To Help Me Sleep Back Then, Now I Play It For My Baby Boy. My Favorite Character Is Nicodemus...❤❤🙂
You can unlock any door, if you only have the key. You already have that key. Don't be afraid to knock first. LOVE IS THE KEY. And only you can choose to go thru the door. It's not that bad. I've been thru it multiple times. Use the key. It's the most heroic act you can perform. Special RIP to cast members of the Secret of NIMH who have gone thru a different door, and have found peace on the other side: Songwriter Paul Williams, actors John Carradine, Paul Shenar, Dom DeLuise, and yes the amazing Miss Elizabeth Hartman, whose heart wasin her gorgeous voice when she portrayed Mrs. Brisby the heroic field mouse, who in real life was mentally ill and committed suicide, not even knowing how much joy her performance gave to children worldwide. I loved her as a 13 year old fan. I love her now as I'm 50. God bless you Liz and everyone in the cast, and to fans who still believe in the Secret!!! We are Nimh-rods for life!!!
I'm 36 years old and this is my favorite animated movie of all time. I sang this (and I am a bad singer) to my niece when she spent the night at my house. I love this song. I think Paul Williams is great, because not only did he give me this song to share with my niece, but he also gave the songs from Emmit Otter's Jug Band Christmas, another personal favorite.
I'm 43 and was a child when this came out. It is one of the animated movies that marked me....Even as an adult, I love this song/movie *whispers* I have a N.I.M.H Laboratories T-shirt I wear from time to time, but no one gets it (or is afraid to say that they do)
That you have that t-shirt is awesome. I know I could track one down, but it's still cool you have one. I love the book as well, and my niece still has fond memories of me mangling this perfect lullaby, lol.
I love this song so much, reminds me of my childhood. I'm a big Paul Williams fan because of my mother, she would play his music for me and my siblings. Rest in peace mom
I've always loved this song! I remember always curling up on the couch in the evening to watch the movie. This song gives me a warm, cozy feeling every time I hear it. :3
Dream by night, wish by day Love begins this way Lovin' starts when open hearts touch and stay. Sleep for now, dreamings how lovers' lives are planned Future songs and flying dreams, hand in hand Love it seems made flying dreams, so hearts could soar Heaven sent, these wings were meant to prove once more, that love is the key Love is the key You and I touch the sky the eagle and the dove Nightingales, we keep our sails filled with love And love it seems made flyin' dreams to bring you home to me. _[Instrumental]_ Love it seems made flyin' dreams, so hearts could soar. Heaven sent, these wings were meant to prove once more That love is the key Love is the key You and I touch the sky the eagle and the dove Nightingales, we keep our sails filled with love Ever strong our future song to sing it must be free. Every part is from the heart and love is still the key. And love it seems made flying dreams to bring you home to me.
When I was little I loved this movie like no other and rewatching it I can say its still my favorite animated movie. This song reminds me of those times I would sleepily lie in bed watching this movie as I drifted off. Man.. easier times.
I had the VHS of "The Secret of NIMH". During my childhood I have loved "The Secret of NIMH" and "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas". More Thanks for what you did DON BLUTH! More Thanks for what you do TIM BURTON! Compliments from Italy!
I always love this song video so much Because it is one of my favorite songs videos And I really think that it is so beautiful and so lovely animation music video in the whole world 💘.
Great song but a great score and soundtrack too, by Goldsmith. Is an adult and dramatic impressive score for an adult film inside an animation film! Great!
That is for sure! Jerry Goldsmith is one of the best of all time! His music is so very special. Having Paul Williams join him by singing and writing the words for this song was a great idea, and this is a wonderful film!
I love this tune. Its really peaceful and Paul Williams has a beautiful voice to go with it. I was 12-ish when I saw this and I loved it. It is my favorite song in an animated film.
One of my very dear favorite Don Bluth movie songs!! It first grew on me after I saw the movie at the age of ten. I really love the lyrics! My nephews are getting a little older, but I'd sing it to my niece if I could!
When I was little, I first saw this movie. My Dad said when he was in the military and stationed in Germany, he saw this at a theater for American soldiers (I believe) and he got it for my brothers and I on VHS. I've loved it ever since. It's such a great movie, and this song is so beautiful. It will always be one of my favorite animated movies.
I tear up when hearing this track cause it takes me back to my childhood 😢 back when this film came out.And knowing I'll never be a child again.Adulthood is so stressful the older you get and your health gets more serious too.
Oh, no. My father served during the early 80s after graduating from high school. Only for a couple years. That was the Cold War, before the Soviet Union fell. This movie was released in 1982 (?) I believe and that was when he saw it. I'm only 20 yrs old. My dad's 50. But, yeah, I tear up listening to this song, too.
The music is just... Nostalgic, for some reason. Which is funny, I don't think I've watched this as a kid, only watched it back in 2014-ish. It's magical, almost. Just makes you warm and fuzzy inside.
I think of my unborn son every time I hear this song I had a miscarriage because of my abusive ex… I would always wonder what he would be like? What he would look like? 🥺
