Dreaming
Adam & The Amethysts Lyrics


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I woke up on the wrong side of myself
And that's another problem for my ontological health
And for the time being Being and Time will come off the shelf
The world's appearing to my mind – does it exist somewhere else
I woke up wrong side of myself
And that's another problem for my ontological health
And for the time being Being and Time will come off the shelf
I got such questions lining up my good intentions to hell
And then I wake up in a dream dreaming
My senses burning but somehow I've learned to not believe it
And then I wake up in a dream dreaming
My senses burning but somehow I've learned to not believe it
I woke up on the wrong side of myself
And that's another problem for my ontological health
And for the time being Being and Time will come off the shelf
I got such questions lining up my good intention to hell
But check the thin thin line
Cause if the world is Mind-Only
Only mind isn't mind
And what's behind all them appearances I labeled as "I"
I had to put this into words to but words are nowhere to find
I think I'm dreaming, I don't believe it
I got this body Ima feed it, and Ima flex it
I am a subject cause I need to predicate a sentence
To all them sadists and all them haters feeling nihilistic
I think that cause-effect is binding us, don't get it twisted
I think this life is twisted turns but we won't miss the exit
I think we wound up here to learn
And make mistakes and mystics
I think its safe I said this: reality is up for question
Cash your chips and catch a blessing
And then you'll wake up in a dream dreaming
Your senses burning but somehow you've learned to not believe it
And then I wake up in in a dream dreaming
My senses burning but somehow I've learned to not believe it
I woke up on the wrong side of myself
And that's another problem for my ontological
I woke up on the wrong side of myself
And that's another problem for my ontological
Dreams: I'm not who I seem
I'm not in the body
I'm not in the mind
And I'm not within both of them
Not somewhere else and I'm not in between these
There's nowhere to be
There's no one that's doing the doing when doing is done
And that's not a rainbow that's water and sun
The waters reflection: the moon on the water
The water's the waters, the moon is the moon
And my thumb is thumb
The finger that points to the moon is a front
Adam For Now
And for now is enough
Nothing has happened from time immemorial
Without the pieces that needed to come
Piece it together for peace in your mind
That's why I'm asking you
Are you free time?
Did you wake up in a dream dreaming?
Your senses burning but somehow you've learned to not believe the




I woke up on the wrong side of myself
And that's another problem for my ontological health

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam & The Amethysts's Dreaming talk about the message of hope and optimism. It addresses the listener, telling them to stop dreaming and admit that they have lost. The song suggests that the listener needs to get up and reinvent themselves, taking control of what happens next. The song also points out that there is light on the horizon, suggesting things will eventually get better if they believe in themselves and look for the positive aspects of their situation.


The artist is trying to convey a message of hope and determination to the listener. It encourages them to move forward and not get bogged down by past failures. Instead, they should reinvent themselves and keep going, knowing that the sun will eventually rise and there will be better days ahead. It’s a message intended to inspire the listener to keep pushing regardless of the obstacles they face.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop dreaming, kid, this wasn’t meant to be
You need to stop fantasizing and accept the fact that this situation was not destined to happen.


This isn’t you, so go on and admit you’ve lost
This is not your true nature or your real self, so accept defeat and move on.


this isn’t funny anymore
The situation has become serious and not amusing anymore.


Get up and reinvent yourself
You should stand up and recreate yourself.


‘cause there is light on the horizon
Because there is hope in the future.


and yes, the sun is going down
Although the day is ending.


but there’s a rainbow in the sky
There is still beauty to be found even in the darkest of times.


and night times can be pretty too
Darkness can also have its own unique beauty.


Stop dreaming, kid, you are in control
Stop fantasizing and realize that you have the power to control your own life.


Though you’re free to linger, there’s no reason to run and hide
Even though you have the freedom to procrastinate, there is no reason to avoid taking action.


The war’s not lost after one fight
Just because you failed once, it doesn't mean that you have lost the entire battle.


Get up and reinvent yourself
Stand up and recreate yourself.


There is light!
There is hope and brightness in the future.




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Written by: Adam Khalif

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