Sweet Dreams
Acoustic Chill Out Lyrics

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Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you

Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Hold your head up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world

And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acoustic Chill Out's song Sweet Dreams challenges perspectives on different people's desires and aspirations. At the beginning of the song, the writer acknowledges that everyone is searching for something or trying to find their way. They then go on to express a sense of confusion about people's intentions, as some may just want to use, be used, abused, or seek to be abused. Despite this, the writer, later on, encourages listeners to keep their head up and move on.

The song is delivered in a slow and serene manner, which contrasts heavily with the statement that people are still on some search even though nobody sure what they are seeking. The lyrics suggest that life can often be unpredictable and the author recognizes that even when everything seems out of control, it is possible to find a way to move forward. Acoustic Chill Out's song, therefore, encourages listeners not to succumb to the pressure of negative energy but to stay optimistic even when things seem bleak.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweet dreams are made of this
People dream of various things in their sleep

Who am I to disagree?
I don't have the authority to contradict these dreams

I travel the world
I journey across the planet

And the seven seas
And all over the ocean

Everybody's looking for something
Everybody has some goal in life

Some of them want to use you
Certain individuals wish to take advantage of you

Some of them want to get used by you
Others want you to exploit them

Some of them want to abuse you
A few others intend to harm you

Some of them want to be abused.
And some people are willing to accept pain and mistreatment

Hold your head up
Lift your head high

Keep your head up, movin' on
Carry on with your head held high