Julia Dream]
[Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Lighter than an eiderdown
Will she let the weeping willow
Wind his branches round
Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams
Every night I turn the light out
Waiting for the velvet bride
Find me where I'm hiding
Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams
Will the misty master break me
Will the key unlock my mind
Will the following footsteps catch me
Am I really dying
Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams
The lyrics of "Julia Dream" by Pink Floyd present a dreamlike state where the singer is immersed in a vivid fantasy involving mysterious elements and an ethereal woman. The song begins with a beautiful image of the sunlight falling on the pillow, which is lighter than a soft eiderdown. The singer wonders whether the beautiful woman of his dreams, whom he refers to as Julia Dream and whom he longs for every night, will let the weeping willow wind its branches around her. The imagery is romantic and whimsical, lulling the listener into a dreamy state.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more anxious, wondering whether the scaly armadillo will find him where he is hiding. The dream takes a darker turn, and the question arises whether the misty master, an unknown entity, will break the singer. The key, representing the solution to the riddle, may unlock the singer's mind, but he fears being caught by following footsteps and dying. Throughout the song, Julia Dream remains the queen of all the singer's dreams.
"Julia Dream" is a beautiful and haunting song that speaks to the fragile and unpredictable nature of dreams. It takes the listener on a journey into the subconscious mind, exploring the complexities of desire, fear, and mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunlight bright upon my pillow
The rays of sun falling directly onto my pillow and making it brighter than ever.
Lighter than an eiderdown
Even though my pillow feels lighter than a down comforter, it's still heavy with the weight of my thoughts.
Will she let the weeping willow
I wonder if she'll allow the sad and somber willow tree to wrap its branches around me, representing my internal pain.
Wind his branches round
The branches of the willow tree seem to wrap around me like a warm hug, though they come with the melancholic reminder of the passing of time.
Julia dream, dreamboat queen, queen of all my dreams
Julia represents my ideal of perfect love, beauty, and the possibilities of dreams.
Every night I turn the light out
Each night, I turn off the light hoping to find the silence and stillness needed for peaceful sleep and dream to come.
Waiting for the velvet bride
I'm anxious to meet the woman, who's elegant and gracious in her actions, elegant enough to be a bride walking down the aisle in velvet.
Will the scaly armadillo
I wonder if the armadillo, with its tough skin, will come and find me where I'm hiding, serving as an omen of something uneasy.
Find me where I'm hiding
I'm hiding in the shadows of my mind, hoping that I can remain unknown or unseen.
Will the misty master break me
I'm unsure if the master of the mist will bring clarity or confusion, and whether that clarification is good or bad for me.
Will the key unlock my mind
I'm hopeful that the solution to understanding myself better may potentially be something as simple as a key or a solution for my troubled mind.
Will the following footsteps catch me
I'm constantly being followed by the sounds of footsteps, but I'm hesitant to turn around and see what's huntting me.
Am I really dying
I'm questioning whether the dreams and the search for what I want from life will be enough for me, or whether this constant struggle and rise will lead to my unerring end.
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