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'As an audio engineer, I demand high quality recordings and the right blend of musicians. Adestria has what it takes, and the album is worth every penny. There's not too many albums I can sit all the way through, but this is one of those albums that makes you want to listen to every song. Complex catchy choruses, edgy guitars, atmospheric keyboards, beat heavy drums, all mixed to perfection: what more can you ask for?'
~Tyson McKenzie of CastleRock Radio.
Dreamer
Adestria Lyrics
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These hands use to shake under all the weight of past mistakes i thought i made
But see how calm, no trembling palm, i steadied the pen long ago
But at what cost, what have i lost
These words lost their teeth, they cut my mouth and made my gums bleed
But i kept them in, couldnt spit them out, no not again, no not this time
And i swallowed all their knives
I hope you never forget me, I hope you never forget me
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
These words lost their teeth, they cut my mouth and made my gums bleed
But i kept them in, couldnt spit them out, no not again, no not this time
And i swallowed all their knives
All their knives!
The lyrics of Adestria's song Dreamer tell a story of regret and self-doubt. The first line of the song, "Dreamer, Dreamer, you've got your head in the clouds" refers to someone who is lost in their own world, perhaps dreaming of a better life. However, the following lines suggest that the singer is struggling with their own past mistakes and the consequences of their actions. They describe how they used to shake under the weight of their mistakes, but eventually steadied themselves by "steadying the pen long ago."
The repeated line "These words lost their teeth, they cut my mouth and made my gums bleed" is a metaphor for the pain that the singer has caused themselves by not speaking out and telling the truth. They kept their words inside, letting them fester and cause pain. The lyrics also suggest that the singer had the power to hurt someone else, but ultimately chose not to do so.
The final line of the song, "And I swallowed all their knives, all their knives!" is a powerful image of someone internalizing their pain and frustrations. The singer has taken all the pain and hurt they've caused themselves and swallowed it, allowing it to consume them. The song ends with the hope that the listener will remember the singer, and the acknowledgment that the singer could have been the one to hurt someone else, but ultimately chose not to.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamer, Dreamer, you've got your head in the clouds
You are a dreamer who allows your thoughts to be guided by unrealistic desires and aspirations
These hands use to shake under all the weight of past mistakes i thought i made
My hands would tremble as I carried the burden of past mistakes that I believed I had made
But see how calm, no trembling palm, i steadied the pen long ago
Despite my past struggles, I have learned to write with a steady hand and a calm demeanor
But at what cost, what have i lost
However, I have to ask myself at what cost have I gained this composure and what has been sacrificed in return
These words lost their teeth, they cut my mouth and made my gums bleed
Words that used to hold power and meaning have now lost their bite and instead cause me pain and discomfort
But i kept them in, couldnt spit them out, no not again, no not this time
Despite the pain, I refuse to speak up and instead hold everything inside in fear of facing the repercussions
And i swallowed all their knives
I have internalized the harsh words and criticism of others, causing me to suffer silently
I hope you never forget me, I hope you never forget me
I fear being forgotten and left behind in the pursuit of dreams, and desperately desire to leave a lasting impact on those around me
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
I regret not being able to bring someone down from their pedestal and show them their true place in the world
These words lost their teeth, they cut my mouth and made my gums bleed
The same words that once held such power and caused me pain continue to do so, and I still refuse to speak up
But i kept them in, couldnt spit them out, no not again, no not this time
My fear of speaking out and causing conflict once again prevents me from taking action
And i swallowed all their knives
Once again, I internalized others' harsh words and criticism, causing myself pain and trauma
All their knives!
In repeating this phrase, I emphasize the pain that has been inflicted on me and my inability to effectively express my emotions
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricardo Vazquez
Lyrics:
Dreamer, Dreamer,
You've got your head in the clouds!
Let's go!
Dreamer.
These hands use to shake
Under all the weight of past
Mistakes I thought I made
But see how calm, no trembling palm,
I steadied the pen long ago
But at what cost, what have I lost
These words lost their teeth,
They cut my mouth
And made my gums bleed
But I kept them in,
Couldn't spit them out,
No not again,
No not this time
And I swallowed all their knives
I hope you never forget me,
I hope you never forget me
I could have been the one!
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
I could have been the one to knock you down where you belong
These words lost their teeth,
They cut my mouth
And made my gums bleed
But I kept them in,
Couldn't spit them out,
No not again,
No not this time
And I swallowed all their knives
All their knives!
Pick it up!
x360wins
love Adestria
Charlie Fuhs
gnarcore
ponceclovis
aah sweet
mike Smith
2020 anyone?
D-Mac
2021 anyone?
Kelso Loch
Same