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Aching Dream
Planet Lyrics


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Drown me out
I've fallen to a notion of you
Written down
A million words I only need to
Figure out
The time it takes a heart in flake though

If you can't breathe
I wont stay at your knees
Throw it all away
For this one aching dream
Though it seems
A notion led astray

Calling out
A whisper to the wonders broke in
You don't need no one
Cause I was there
And it was spoken
In all the right ways
You're reaching out again

If you can't breathe
I wont stay at your knees
Throw it all away
For this one aching dream
Though it seems
A notion led astray

Drown me out
Written down
Drown me out
Written down

If you can't breathe
I wont stay at your knees

Overall Meaning

In "Aching Dream" by Planet, the singer is struggling with the aftermath of a relationship that has ended, and is attempting to sort through their emotions while also grappling with the difficulty of moving on. The lyrics "drown me out, I've fallen to a notion of you" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their thoughts and feelings about this person, and is seeking a way to escape them. The line "a million words I only need to figure out the time it takes a heart to flake though" implies that the singer is trying to make sense of everything that has happened, and is searching for a way to heal from the pain of the breakup.


Through the chorus, the song speaks to the idea that there is one dream that persists, even though it seems misguided: "throw it all away for this one aching dream." The singer seems to acknowledge the futility of clinging to something that may not be able to come to fruition, but also admits that this dream is too important to simply abandon. The lines "you don't need no one, 'cause I was there and it was spoken in all the right ways" could be interpreted as the singer trying to convince themselves that they don't need this person to feel whole, because of the memories they have together. However, the repeated refrain "if you can't breathe, I won't stay at your knees" suggests that there is still a desire to cling to this person, to be there for them, even if it ultimately brings the singer pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Drown me out
I want to forget about everything else and focus on this feeling I have for you.


I've fallen to a notion of you
I've become captivated by an idea of you, rather than the reality of who you are.


Written down
I've put into words the way I feel about you.


A million words I only need to
I have a lot to say about you, but I can sum it all up into just one thing.


Figure out
I'm trying to understand my own emotions and how to act on them.


The time it takes a heart in flake though
It's difficult to know how long my feelings will last or if they're just temporary.


If you can't breathe
If you're struggling or overwhelmed, I won't add to that by staying around.


I won't stay at your knees
I won't cling to you or expect you to hold me up if you're not able to.


Throw it all away
I'm willing to give up everything else for this one feeling I have.


For this one aching dream
This intense longing I have for you is consuming me.


Though it seems
Even though it may appear irrational or misguided to others.


A notion led astray
My idealized version of you may not be accurate or realistic.


Calling out
I'm reaching out for a connection with you.


A whisper to the wonders broke in
I'm sharing my innermost feelings and vulnerabilities with you despite the risk of being hurt.


You don't need no one
You don't have to be alone, because I'm here for you.


Cause I was there
I've been through similar struggles and can empathize with you.


And it was spoken in all the right ways
I expressed my feelings for you honestly and clearly.


You're reaching out again
You're responding to my efforts to connect with you.


Drown me out
I'm willing to be overcome by my emotions for you.


Written down
I'll record my thoughts and feelings about you to help me process them.




Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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