SWEET DREAMS
BØRNS Lyrics
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Hearts in the cage, hearts in the cage
You, you flipped the page and slipped away
Never thought that you were
Someone to say things that you didn't mean
Really thought we made a sweet team
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby
Sweet dreams
Ticking clocks on the wall, waiting for your call
But that cuckoo bird, won't sing at all
Never thought you would
Take everything we had and up and leave
You didn't even call or wish me sweet dreams
Really thought we made a sweet team
But don't cry, can't you see that you're a love of mine
Sweet dreams, always thought you were the sweetest thing
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby
Them sweet dreams, sweet dreams
Sweet to me, oh sweet dreams
The lyrics to BØRNS' song Sweet Dreams start with the repetition of "hearts in the cage," which represents the emotional imprisonment the singer feels after being left by someone he thought was his partner. The following lines emphasize the feeling of abandonment, as the person in question "flipped the page and slipped away." The lyrics suggest that the singer thought this person was genuine, someone who wouldn't say things they didn't mean, but in the end, they were not who they appeared to be.
The lyrics also express a certain level of disbelief, as the person left without even saying goodbye or wishing the singer "sweet dreams," something he expected from a partner with whom he thought he made a "sweet team." The ticking clocks on the wall waiting for the phone to ring symbolize the passage of time and the waiting game. The chorus is a reassurance to the person who left, telling them not to cry and that the singer is here to offer a lullaby, bringing comfort to someone who has caused him pain. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "sweet dreams," representing the singer's hope that the person who left will have pleasant dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearts in the cage
Our hearts were trapped in a cage, unable to break free from the boundaries of our relationship.
Hearts in the cage, hearts in the cage
This line is a repetition of the first line, emphasizing the trapped feeling of our hearts in this relationship.
You, you flipped the page and slipped away
You suddenly changed your mind about our relationship and left me behind without any explanation or warning.
Never thought that you were Someone to say things that you didn't mean
I never thought you were the type of person to deceive me by saying things you didn't actually mean in our relationship.
You didn't even call to wish me sweet dreams
Even after everything we had been through, you didn't even bother to give me the common courtesy of wishing me goodnight.
Really thought we made a sweet team
I truly believed that we were happy and well-matched together in this relationship.
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby
Instead of crying over the end of our relationship, I'm trying to see it as a peaceful lullaby that puts our relationship to rest and eases our heartache.
Ticking clocks on the wall, waiting for your call
I was constantly waiting and hoping for you to call me, watching the time slowly pass by on the ticking clocks on my wall.
But that cuckoo bird, won't sing at all
Unfortunately, the cuckoo bird in my clock won't announce your return anymore, highlighting the finality of your absence from our relationship.
Never thought you would Take everything we had and up and leave
I never thought you would abruptly take away everything we had in our relationship and leave me alone without any explanation.
But don't cry, can't you see that you're a love of mine
Even though we're no longer together, I still care about you deeply and want the best for you.
Sweet dreams, always thought you were the sweetest thing
I always believed that you were the sweetest, kindest person in my life, and I'll continue to cherish those memories even after you're gone.
Them sweet dreams, sweet dreams Sweet to me, oh sweet dreams
These final lines repeat the sentiment that I wish you only the sweetest dreams and that I will always hold the memories of our relationship dear to my heart.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Garrett Borns, Thomas Schleiter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Sweet Dreams"
(Hearts in a cage)
Hearts in a cage
Hearts in a cage
You, you flipped the page
And slipped away
Never thought that you were
Someone to say things that you didn't mean
You didn't even call to wish me sweet dreams
I really thought we made a sweet team
But don't cry
Consider this a lullaby
Sweet dreams
Ticking clocks on the wall
Waiting for your call
But that cuckoo bird
Won't sing at all
Never thought that you would
Take everything we had and up and leave
You didn't even call to wish me sweet dreams
I really thought we made a sweet team
But don't cry
Can't you see that you're a love of mine?
Sweet dreams
Always thought you were the sweetest thing
But don't cry
Consider this a lullaby
In sweet dreams
Sweet dreams
Sweet dreams
Oh, sweet dreams
@modmonlow007
[Intro]
Hearts in the cage
[Verse 1]
Hearts in the cage, hearts in the cage
You, you flipped the page and slipped away
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Never thought that you were
Someone to say things that you didn't mean
[Chorus 1]
You didn't even call to wish me sweet dreams
Really thought we made a sweet team
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby - bye
Sweet dreams
[Verse 2]
Ticking clocks on the wall waiting for your call
But that cuckoo bird won't sing at all
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Never thought you would
Take everything we had and loved and leave
[Chorus 2]
You didn't even call to wish me sweet dreams
Really thought we made a sweet team
But don't cry, can't you see that you're a love of mine?
Sweet dreams, always thought you were the sweetest thing
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby - bye
Them sweet dreams, sweet dreams
Sweet dreams, oh, sweet dreams
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