Dreamland
BEDROOM - Glass Animals Lyrics

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Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

That first friend you had, that worst thing you said
That perfect moment, that last tear you shed
All you done in bed? All on Memorex

All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head

Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

You've had too much of the digital love
You want everything live, you want things you can touch
Make it feel like like a movie you saw in your youth
Make it feel like that song that just unopened you
You were ten years old holding hands in the classroom
He had a gun on the first day of high school
You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars
You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars

Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

You see Kodachrome, you see pink and gold
You see Mullholland glow, you see in airplane mode
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round 'round your head

You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned
You go ask your questions like, "What makes a man?"

Oh, it's 2020 so it's time to change that
So you go make an album and call it Dreamland

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dreamland" by Glass Animals delve into the concept of escapism and the desire for a more tangible and authentic experience amidst the digital age. The repetition of the lines "Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head, Slipping through dreamland like a tourist" suggests the act of exploring one's fantasies and desires within the confines of their own thoughts and imagination.

The mention of "that first friend you had, that worst thing you said" and "that perfect moment, that last tear you shed" reflects on the personal memories and emotions that have shaped the singer's perspective on life. These moments are contrasted with the idea of capturing and reliving experiences "All you done in bed? All on Memorex." This could be interpreted as a critique of relying on digital devices to preserve and recreate meaningful experiences, rather than engaging with the present moment.

The song continues to explore the longing for something more authentic and visceral: "You've had too much of the digital love, You want everything live, you want things you can touch." The singer desires experiences that feel like scenes from a nostalgic movie or songs that evoke intense emotions. The mention of specific scenarios, such as holding hands in the classroom and a boy bringing a gun to high school, depicts the desire for unconventional, thought-provoking, and unconventional experiences.

The chorus emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the singer's thoughts and desires, with the repeated line "All 'round, 'round your head." This repetition symbolizes the constant influx of ideas and fantasies in one's mind. The mention of visual imagery such as "Kodachrome," "pink and gold," and "Mullholland glow" further reinforces the idea of constructing a dream-like world within one's thoughts.

The lyrics conclude by suggesting that in the year 2020, it is time for change. The act of making an album and calling it "Dreamland" symbolizes the singer's decision to create their own world, their own soundtrack, and to challenge the prevalent digital culture that they have grown tired of. This can be interpreted as a call for authenticity, self-expression, and a departure from the virtual realm.

Line by Line Meaning

Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Exploring the hidden and deep thoughts and memories within your mind

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Navigating through your subconscious mind as if you were visiting a foreign place

That first friend you had, that worst thing you said
Recalling the memories of your earliest friendship and the regretful words spoken

That perfect moment, that last tear you shed
Remembering the precise moment of pure perfection and the final tear you cried

All you done in bed? All on Memorex
Reflecting on all the experiences and actions that have occurred in your bedroom, recorded and stored electronically

All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head
All thoughts and memories revolving endlessly in your mind

You've had too much of the digital love
Feeling overwhelmed by the impersonal nature of virtual relationships

You want everything live, you want things you can touch
Craving real, tangible experiences and connections

Make it feel like a movie you saw in your youth
Desiring to recreate the enchantment and nostalgia of a film from your childhood

Make it feel like that song that just unopened you
Seeking a musical experience that resonates deeply with your emotions and opens up new feelings

You were ten years old holding hands in the classroom
Remembering a innocent and pure moment of young love and connection

He had a gun on the first day of high school
Reflecting on a traumatic event during the early days of high school when someone brought a gun

You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars
Yearning for things that are unique, eccentric, and unconventional, like vintage concept cars

You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars
Craving the presence of individuals who defy societal norms and express themselves authentically

You see Kodachrome, you see pink and gold
Perceiving vivid and vibrant colors, reminiscent of old Kodachrome photographs

You see Mullholland glow, you see in airplane mode
Visualizing the radiant glow of the Mullholland Drive and experiencing a detached, isolated feeling like being in airplane mode

You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned
Immersing yourself in a pool while listening to a pre-recorded, artificial soundtrack

You go ask your questions like, 'What makes a man?'
Seeking deeper insights and understanding about the nature of masculinity

Oh, it's 2020 so it's time to change that
Recognizing the need for societal progression and evolution in addressing gender-related issues

So you go make an album and call it Dreamland
Taking action to create a personal artistic project named 'Dreamland' to express and explore your experiences and emotions

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dave Bayley

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