SWEET DREAMS
BŘRNS 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's "Sweet Dreams" talk about a brokenhearted individual who is hurt and confused about a relationship that has come to an end. The opening line "Hearts in the cage, hearts in the cage" metaphorically represents the sadness and confinement that the person feels after their relationship has ended. The following line "You, you flipped the page and slipped away" implies that the relationship ended without closure, and the person is left to deal with the aftermath.
The lyrics also talk about how the person never expected their partner to act the way they did. "Never thought that you were someone to say things that you didn't mean" suggests that their partner said things they didn't truly believe, which led to the breakdown of the relationship. The person is also hurt that their partner didn't even take the time to call or wish them sweet dreams, indicating a lack of care and consideration for their feelings.
The lyrics further describe the waiting and anticipation for their partner's call, only to be disappointed by the silence of the "cuckoo bird" on the clock. The person is left feeling betrayed as their partner took everything they had and left without even saying goodbye properly.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sweet Dreams" are a poignant reflection of the turmoil one feels after a failed relationship. The song portrays the complex emotions of heartbreak and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearts in the cage
Our emotions were trapped and we were unable to express them freely.
Hearts in the cage, hearts in the cage
Our emotions were trapped and we were unable to express them freely.
You, you flipped the page and slipped away
You changed and left without warning or explanation.
Never thought that you were
Someone to say things that you didn't mean
I believed that you were honest and sincere in your words and actions.
You didn't even call to wish me sweet dreams
You didn't take the time to acknowledge my existence or wish me well.
Really thought we made a sweet team
I believed that we were compatible and could work well together.
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby
Don't be upset, let this be a soothing song to help you rest.
Ticking clocks on the wall, waiting for your call
But that cuckoo bird, won't sing at all
Time is passing as I anxiously wait for you to reach out, but I have no hope or expectation of your return.
Never thought you would
Take everything we had and up and leave
I didn't expect you to take all that we had built and disappear so suddenly.
Really thought we made a sweet team
I believed that we were compatible and could work well together.
But don't cry, can't you see that you're a love of mine
Don't be upset, I still care for you deeply despite the current circumstances.
Sweet dreams, always thought you were the sweetest thing
I always found you to be the most delightful and lovely person in my life.
But don't cry, consider this a lullaby
Don't be upset, let this be a soothing song to help you rest.
Them sweet dreams, sweet dreams
Sweet to me, oh sweet dreams
I long for peaceful dreams and continue to hold onto the sweetness of our time together.
Lyrics © CYPMP
Written by: Garrett Borns, Thomas Schleiter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kylie8838
"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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