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Shania Twain’s New Single “Waking Up Dreaming”: How Music Helped Her Through the Dark Times
With the release of her bold new single “Waking Up Dreaming,” Shania Twain proves once again that her spirit is as unbreakable as her voice is unmistakable. After years of personal battles—ranging from a debilitating vocal condition to public heartbreak—the country-pop icon is stepping back into the spotlight with a sound that’s both triumphant and intimate.
“Waking Up Dreaming” isn’t just a comeback single. It’s a declaration. The song blends bright ‘80s-inspired pop energy with the raw optimism of someone who has been to the edge and chosen joy anyway. “It’s about chasing the life you want,” Twain said, “even if it means rebuilding from the ground up.”
Shania has never shied away from her story. Abused as a child, betrayed in adulthood, and silenced by Lyme disease that nearly stole her voice—she’s lived the lyrics of resilience. And through it all, it was music that became her lifeline. “Writing songs was how I healed,” she shared. “Even when I couldn’t speak well, I could still write. Music reminded me I still had something to say.”
“Waking Up Dreaming” captures that feeling of coming out of the darkness with hope in your chest and a melody in your head. It’s playful, defiant, and full of the freedom that comes from survival. For fans who’ve followed her journey, the song feels like a personal message: no matter how long the night, the morning still comes.
With this new chapter, Shania Twain is not only reclaiming her sound—she’s reclaiming her light. And this time, she’s dreaming bigger than ever.