Sweet Dreams
Avicii 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

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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

Angel Rayo A - Jay Official

this remix.....very good an the original song too

pepinho89

what a godly remix

DJEFF843

SICK!!!!!!!

Vega_io

Eurythmics made the original.

ribica1

zomps123 if u didnt know sweet dreams is the song of marilyn manson ;)

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