Dreaming
Ayla D'lyla Lyrics
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Staring at the moonlight
When I wake up
Itโฒs only me in the room
You get me going
That's a dangerous thing
Am I dreaming?
Donโฒt come close to me
Don't know what's real
Am I sleeping?
Stuck in a lucid dream
Your shadow in my room
Always coming back at midnight
When itโฒs only me and you
[?] Itโฒs all untrue
You get me going
That's a dangerous thing
I cannot breathe
Am I dreaming?
Donโฒt come close to me
Don't know whatโฒs real
Am I sleeping?
Stuck in a lucid dream
I dream
I am losing memories
What we could be
Nightmares that I'm seeing
But you were never there
I cannot breathe
Am I dreaming?
Donโฒt come close to me
Don't know what's real
Am I sleeping?
Stuck in a lucid dream
I cannot breathe
Am I dreaming?
Donโฒt come close to me
Donโฒt know what's real
Am I sleeping?
Stuck in a lucid dream
In the song Dreaming by Ayla Dโlyla, the lyrics express an ambiguity that suggests the confusion and disorientation that could occur in a dream. The first stanza is mysterious yet vividly described, with the singer and the person he or she dances with under the moonlight - this could very well be a dreamlike impression. However, the second line hints at a perhaps more unsettling experience that the author is having, as we find out that when the author wakes up, he or she is alone in their bedroom, suggesting that the interaction with the person in the first stanza might have been imaginary.
The lyrics continue with "You get me going, that's a dangerous thing," which could mean that the person being addressed or the singer is causing confusion or even leading each other on. The chorus comes in with a mix of contemplation - "Am I dreaming?" and insecurity - "Don't come close to me, Don't know what's real." This indicates that the author is having difficulty distinguishing daydreams from reality.
The stanza after that muddies the water further, with the author reflecting on losing memories, what could have been, and nightmares that may very well be genuine. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus's last lines, suggesting that the author remains stuck in their state of confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
We dance to the tunes
We follow the music and move our bodies as we are lost in the rhythm.
Staring at the moonlight
We gaze at the soft illumination from the moon.
When I wake up
After a deep sleep.
It's only me in the room
I am alone in my bedroom.
You get me going
You excite me and make me feel alive.
That's a dangerous thing
Being too exhilarated can lead to recklessness.
I cannot breathe
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed.
Am I dreaming?
I question whether I am in the state of unconsciousness where the mind generates surreal images.
Don't come close to me
I don't want to be near you.
Don't know what's real
I am unsure of what is true.
Am I sleeping?
I question whether I am passed out or not.
Stuck in a lucid dream
I am trapped in a state of consciousness where the dreamer is aware of being in a dream.
Your shadow in my room
Your silhouette is casted against my bedroom wall.
Always coming back at midnight
You consistently appear around midnight.
When itโฒs only me and you
When we are the only people present.
It's all untrue
Everything I am experiencing is false and deceiving.
I dream
In my mind, I imagine things that may or may not be plausible.
I am losing memories
My recollection is fading away.
What we could be
The potential of our relationship.
Nightmares that I'm seeing
I am having terrifying, unpleasant dreams.
But you were never there
You were never physically present when I had these dreams.
Writer(s): Michael Petrolawicz, Joanna Barratt, Ayla Weissman
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wajahat Saeed
This family is so talented and pretty, like damn they rlly didnโt leave any for us ?
erika
shes iconic
Risa M
erikas edxts !!!!!!
kaas
Def!
Jacob Allan
You did it again, Ayla! Great song!๐๐
Artist Piggy
you are so good, and you're friend is so good at filming it!
Risa M
Artist Piggy yes i agree this whole video is so amazing & cute !!
Agnes the potterhead
Ok i love this. Been waiting for you to release new songs. I LOVE Prince in blue and on your mind. You are so amazing girl!!!๐ป๐ฆ๐
Scared Faรงade
I love your work Ayla. I can't believe you haven't blown up yet. It's coming. You're amazing.
Abigail Chavez
i get mad that youre not more known youโre literally an icon