Dream Catcher
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I keep on wishing that I'll forget those awful things I've seen
I'm afraid to fall asleep
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
From the terror in my mind
You wouldn't believe, you wouldn't believe
I couldn't believe, I couldn't believe
That I was taking lives in record time
My ears are plagued with the cries of my enemies
I heard their cries, but mine silently died
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
I've got a question and nobody's got the answer
So I'm asking one last time
Oh, is there a way, is there a way to tell the difference in between
A dream and a memory?
I've got these memories of enemies
That dwell on me perpetually
I'm afraid to fall asleep
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
From the terror in my mind
The ways of the world have evolved in
Opposition to the common man
A sovereign state of mind evoked the end
You sure did make a killing, but I'm the last man standing
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
I've got a question and nobody's got the answer
So I'm asking one last time
Oh, is there a way, is there a way to tell the difference in between
A dream and a memory?
I've got these memories of enemies
That dwell on me perpetually
I'm the only one awake
Even though I can stand on my own two feet
I stand alone without a soul to keep me company
And there's no one I can turn to
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
And there's no one I can turn to
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
And there's no one I can turn to
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
Dream Catcher is a song that explores the fear of sleep caused by traumatic experiences. The singer is overwhelmed by memories of violence that have been glorified in society. The terror in their mind is so great that they fear falling asleep and reliving their traumas in their dreams. They plead with the dream catcher to save them from their own thoughts.
The lyrics convey a desperate and hopeless tone as the singer feels there is no one they can turn to for answers or relief. They question whether there is a way to differentiate between a dream and a memory, as these memories haunt them constantly. The singer is isolated and feels alone, standing on their own two feet without any support. The dream catcher is the only solution they can pursue to find solace from their internal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If I fall asleep, please don't let me dream
I don't want to dream because my dreams are filled with terror and bad memories that I wish to forget
I keep on wishing that I'll forget those awful things I've seen
I hope that I will forget the terrible things that I've witnessed and experienced in my life
I'm afraid to fall asleep
I am scared to fall asleep because of the terrifying dreams that I have when I sleep
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
I am asking for help from a dream catcher to keep me safe from my bad dreams
From the terror in my mind
I am tormented by the terrible thoughts and memories that haunt me
You wouldn't believe, you wouldn't believe
The violence and death that I have witnessed and participated in is beyond belief
The way that violence has been glorified
The world has made violence seem like a normal and even desirable thing to do
That I was taking lives in record time
I was killing people quickly and efficiently
My ears are plagued with the cries of my enemies
I can still hear the screams of the people that I have killed
I heard their cries, but mine silently died
While I heard the cries of those that I killed, nobody heard my own cries of pain
I've got a question and nobody's got the answer
I have a question that no one else can answer for me
Is there a way, is there a way to tell the difference in between a dream and a memory?
I can't tell the difference between my dreams and my memories of the past
The ways of the world have evolved in Opposition to the common man
The world has changed to become more and more difficult for ordinary people to survive in
A sovereign state of mind evoked the end
The mindset of believing in individual power and control has led to the destruction of society as a whole
You sure did make a killing, but I'm the last man standing
You may have succeeded in your destructive actions, but I am the only one left alive at the end of it all
I'm the only one awake
I am alone in my thoughts, separated from the rest of society
Even though I can stand on my own two feet
I am capable of taking care of myself and standing up for what I believe in
I stand alone without a soul to keep me company
Even though I can take care of myself, I still feel isolated and lonely
Dream catcher, won't you save me?
I am still asking for help from a dream catcher to protect me from my nightmares
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PRINCE SAMPSON
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