In May 2007, Avicii signed on with the Dejfitts Plays label. Then, in 2010, Avicii released the hit song "Seek Bromance", which reached the top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali's classic single "Rapture" for her album Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition. In October 2010, Avicii signed with the European A&R team with EMI Music Publishing.
Avicii released his final album prior his death in 2015 titled "Stories". The LP was his second album to go #1 and spawned the chart-topping "Waiting for Love" as well Top 5 hit singles "For a Better Day" and "Broken Arrows". The single "Pure Grinding" also reached Top 20.
In 2017, Avicii released what was originally meant to be the first EP to a three-part album.
The extended play was named "Avīci (01)" and spawned the #1 Sandro Cavazza-assisted hit "Without You".
Additionally, the Top 3 single "Lonely Together" which featured Rita Ora was also released from the EP.
"Avīci (01)" itself also went #1 and was another smash success for the DJ.
He died on 20 April 2018 in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28; the manner of his death was identified as suicide, the specific cause and method withheld from the public in accordance with standard media treatment of suicides.
Over a year after his death, on June 6th 2019, a posthumous album titled "TIM" was released. The singles "SOS" (featuring Emanon's Aloe Blacc), "Tough Love (featuring Vargas & Lagola and Agnes) and "Heaven" were released from the LP. The latter song featured vocals from Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin. "SOS" reached a peak at the top of the charts, whilst the two following singles managed to reach the #2 position. The album itself also peaked at #1, making it his third album (fourth counting his 2017 EP "Avīci (01)") to do so.
Sweet Dreams
Avicii Lyrics
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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
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
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
Sweet dreams are made of this
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
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
Avicii's song "Sweet Dreams" is a cover of the hit song by Eurythmics which was released in 1983. The song has an upbeat electronic dance sound that lends itself well to the message of the lyrics. The lyrics explore the idea that everyone is searching for something in their lives, and that some people may pursue these desires in harmful or selfish ways. The chorus repeats the phrase "sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree?" which speaks to the idea that people have different interpretations of what their dreams and desires are. The lyrics demonstrate that some people may seek to use and abuse others in order to achieve their goals.
The verses of the song specifically address different types of people and their motives. The first verse speaks to the idea that some people are seeking something in their lives, and may travel the world to find it. However, the chorus emphasizes that there are many interpretations of what people may be searching for. The second verse speaks to the idea that some people may use others to achieve their goals, and that some may allow themselves to be used in order to gain something. The repetition of the phrase "some of them" emphasizes the idea that there are many different types of people and motivations in the world.
Overall, "Sweet Dreams" by Avicii is a song that comments on human nature and motivations. It acknowledges that everyone is searching for something in their lives, but that some may pursue these desires in harmful or selfish ways. The upbeat sound of the song contrasts with the somewhat cynical message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet dreams are made of this
The singer is referring to good experiences being a result of his hard work.
Who am I to disagree?
The singer is questioning his right to reject his success as a result of his hard work.
I travel the world and the seven seas
The singer has gone to different places of the world and has had numerous experiences.
Everybody's looking for something
People have varied motives for their actions such as love, desire for power, or fame and fortune.
Some of them want to use you
Some people want to take advantage of others.
Some of them want to get used by you
Some people are content to be used by others to achieve some result.
Some of them want to abuse you
Some people are inclined to mistreat others.
Some of them want to be abused
Some people seek to be victimized by others.
Sweet dreams are made of this
The singer reiterates that good experiences come as a result of the work one puts in.
Sweet dreams are made of this
The repetition of the line stresses the importance of the message that good experiences come as a result of hard work.
Sweet dreams are made of this
The singer is encouraging people to pursue their dreams through actions that can make those dreams come true.
Who am I to disagree?
The singer emphasizes the fact that everyone has the power to control their own success.
I travel the world and the seven seas
The singer reiterates the extent of his experiences and exposes the fact that most people are on a quest for success.
Everybody's looking for something
The singer stresses the universality of people's quest to achieve their goals through the experiences and hard work that come with it.
Some of them want to use you
The singer reiterates the fact that some people want to take advantage of others to achieve their goals.
Some of them want to get used by you
The singer highlights that some people are willing to be used by others to achieve their goals.
Some of them want to abuse you
The singer expresses disgust that some people will treat others poorly for their own benefit.
Some of them want to be abused
The singer highlights that some people will purposely put themselves in vulnerable positions to fulfill their desires.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Annie Lennox, David Allan Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joshua Lapides
An oldie but a goodie.!!! Good tunes like this will never fade. :)
produKtNZ
I just LOVE the upwards vocal inflection of the lyrics - Pure masterpiece~ <3
BOBSMITH
great ... another dj duo that I MUST see, adding on top of the long list of djs I still need to see. GREAT JOB AT ULTRA 2012 !!!
Hwoarang_28
This one is great. It's so obvious it's a mix, this one is actually exciting. Most Avicii songs are too calm for me, and they sound alike A LOT. First time I heard silhouettes on the radio I knew it was from him right away, it was so obvious that I showed the song to a friend without telling him who made it and he guessed right in about 30 seconds.
MilleniumSlickRick
Everyone has their own style, Avicii's happens to be very unique and noticeable.
Jonathan Bladimir Garcia Arias
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Samurai John
Man I love this song! thanks for uploading!!
2011Runner
seeing this live in south padre was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! it got everyone hyped up and cazzettes are just a kickA** group
eriksports
isn't it awesome. i love it!!
mmackin1974
Merry Christmas 2018. Avicii you will be missed..