The original Hammond organ used additive synthesis of waveforms from harmonic series made by mechanical tonewheels which rotate in front of electromagnetic pickups. The component waveform ratios are mixed by sliding drawbars mounted above the two keyboards. Although many different models of Hammond organs were produced, the Hammond B-3 organ is the most well-known type. In the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, the overdriven sound of B-3 (and in Europe, the C-3) organs were widely used in progressive rock bands and blues-rock groups. Although the last electromechanical Hammond organ came off the assembly line in the mid-1970s, thousands are still in daily use.
In the 1980s and 1990s, musicians began using electronic and digital devices to imitate the sound of the Hammond, because the vintage Hammond organ is heavy and hard to transport. By the 1990s and 2000s digital signal processing and sampling technologies allowed for better imitation of the original Hammond sound.
The Dream
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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A bloody dream in which I said, "I'm not dead, oh, dead"
I lie awake until I sleep
I see sky tear and then it weeps, I was scared, so scared
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The lyrics to Thee Oh Sees' song "The Dream" describe a vivid, frightening dream that the singer had. They begin by stating that it was a "bloody dream," indicating that there was violence and perhaps gore present in the dream. Despite this, the singer insists that they are not dead, as if to reassure themselves that their experience was only a dream. The line "I lie awake until I sleep" suggests that the singer is struggling with insomnia or anxiety, unable to fall asleep easily after the dream. They then describe a surreal moment where the sky rips open and begins to cry, which indicates that the dream was full of strange imagery and symbolism that is difficult to comprehend. The sense of fear that pervades the dream is palpable through the lyrics, with the repeated phrase "so scared" emphasizing the intensity of the experience.
However, the most intriguing aspect of the lyrics is their fixation on the idea that the dream is seeping into real life. The singer repeats the phrase "the dream, it seems is peeking into real life" several times, suggesting that they are struggling to separate what was real in their dream from what is real in their waking life. The line "the sun can't burn that dream from my eyes" implies that the singer is haunted by the dream, unable to simply shake it off and move on. By the end of the song, the dream seems to have become something of an obsession, with the repeated refrain of "the dream, seeking, peeking, real life" implying that the singer cannot help but search for connections between their dream and their waking world.
Overall, "The Dream" is a haunting exploration of the boundaries between reality and dreams, and of the way that our subconscious can impact our waking lives. The imagery and symbolism used throughout the song create a vivid sense of atmosphere that draws the listener in and leaves them questioning the nature of their own dreams and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream, a dream I said
I experienced a dream which I am about to share
A bloody dream in which I said, "I'm not dead, oh, dead"
In that dream, I uttered "I'm not dead" amidst bloody scenes
I lie awake until I sleep
I am wide awake till I finally fall asleep
I see sky tear and then it weeps, I was scared, so scared
In that sleep, I witness the sky tearing apart and shedding tears, leaving me very frightened
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The dream feels very real, as if it is crossing over into my reality
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
I cannot shake off this dream, it lingers in my mind
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The dream is searching, appearing in brief glimpses in my waking life
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The dream keeps creeping up, as if trying to merge with my reality
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
I cannot forget this dream, it is still very vivid in my memory
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The dream is seeking to manifest itself in my real world
The dream, it seems is peeking into real life
The dream appears almost tangible, blending with my everyday experiences
The sun can't burn that dream from my eyes
I can't shake off this dream, it persists in haunting me
The dream, seeking, peeking, real life
The dream continues to seek expression in reality
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aidanlynch1694
I decided to listen to this song while driving. My court date is set in 3 weeks.
@ronnierockit4468
How'd that work out for ya?
@benjaminfifer864
This song is crack
@grazianostefanutti4442
Ahahahahaha
@janeemkay7484
@@benjaminfifer864 It certainly is. I'm hooked
@paulbobaggins554
You made me cry. Thank you so very much.
@farhanmahalludin
Holy crap this live version makes the studio version sounds like it's moving at a snail's tempo
@rileybobbert6527
seems like a lot of bands play their live songs quicker
@errorinn8834
Once I saw heard this live version there's no going back
@kenscapes
Dear KEXP, I'm in my 50's now. you're gonna kill me with these artists. Thankyou!!! thee oh sees, king gizzard, meat bodies....