Dreamer
Ana Egge Lyrics
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Cut the wall of sand with your sharp knife
And skin the diamond back
Into the wind
Where the spirit meets the eye
Dreamer come alive
Come alive in my body
Come alive in my body
That′s how the desert blooms
On fire a fiddle tune calling to me
Burning red to white
I've been waiting all my life
Waiting here for you
Dreamer come alive
Comе alive in my body
Dreamer comе alive
Come alive in my body
Dreamer come alive
Come alive in my body
Dreamer come alive
Come alive in my body
Dreamer come alive
Come alive in my body
Dreamer come alive
Come alive in my body
The opening lines of Ana Egge's song "Dreamer" conjure images of a wild and unforgiving landscape. The first two lines refer to a strike and a snake bite, setting the tone for a song that will explore themes of danger, struggle, and survival. The lyrics suggest that the singer or protagonist must use their wits and resourcefulness to navigate this harsh environment. They must cut through the "wall of sand" with a sharp knife and skin the "diamond back" - perhaps a reference to a venomous rattlesnake - in order to survive.
As the song unfolds, however, we learn that the "Dreamer" referred to is not merely a survivor or a fighter, but a person with a vivid imagination and a capacity for hope. The chorus implores the Dreamer to "come alive in my body," suggesting that the singer is inviting this person - or perhaps this aspect of herself - to awaken, to embrace life fully. The bridge of the song introduces a new image, that of the desert blooming: "On fire a fiddle tune calling to me / Burning red to white." Here, the harsh landscape becomes a source of inspiration and beauty, and the Dreamer's presence is anticipated with eagerness and longing.
In the end, "Dreamer" is a song about resilience, creativity, and the power of imagination to transform even the toughest circumstances. The lyrics suggest that even in the midst of danger and difficulty, we can find ways to thrive and flourish.
Line by Line Meaning
First strike, snake bite
The song starts off with a metaphorical language that references a dangerous event with a snakebite as the subject. It is a representation of life’s initial pain and struggle.
Cut the wall of sand with your sharp knife
The line suggests that perseverance and courage are the solution to getting out of difficult situations, because the wall of sand represents something impossible to pass through.
And skin the diamond back
The singer urges the listener to strip down obstacles that might hinder them from achieving their dreams, hoping for a successful and vibrant life.
Into the wind
The lyrics ask you to forget about the past and let the future guide you.
Where the spirit meets the eye
This is a reference to where all the dreams come from, and the area where the divine soul is located, rather than physically or perceivably.
Dreamer come alive
Repeated often in the song, this line speaks to the listener’s inner self that needs to break free and pursue their dreams.
Come alive in my body
This slight word rephrasing emphasizes the idea that the inner self is already within the listener; it just needs to be activated with the passion to come alive.
That's how the desert blooms
The singer paints an image in the listener’s head that references a blooming desert, which is an unlikely occurrence, implying even the most unlikely aspirations can still be achieved.
On fire a fiddle tune calling to me
This line is possible reference to death and how life takes a hold of people in mysterious and inexplicable ways. The tune represents her being attracted or fascinated by something she doesn’t understand and trying to understand it.
Burning red to white
The colors red and white signify different emotions: rage and surrender, respectively. It speaks of giving in to an emotional release and the subsequent acceptance of the situation.
I've been waiting all my life
The singer has waited and prepared all her life for something that she only recently realized would happen.
Waiting here for you
The singer is talking directly to the listener, telling them they need to find what they’ve been waiting for.
Writer(s): Ana Egge
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