Described as "an ethereal mixture of darkwave and electro," "thumping drumbeats followed by cavernous vocals," "euphonious guitar and warm, subdued keyboards," BATZZ in the Belfry draws from a number of influences, but unashamedly delivers music in the traditions of goth, darkwave and ethereal.
Dream
Batzz in the Belfry Lyrics
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You left long ago
A loving smile that can't betray
A disappointed heart
And when she cries it brings to mind
All the ways I fail
How useless are my hurtful ways
How selfishly I failed to live the dream
Close your eyes
And rest your head in the silence and the dark
Who can hurt you now?
In the arms of the one you love
If I offer all I have
Can it be enough?
Governed by this helplessness
And these empty hands
And when she cries before the light
No one there to see
The weary heart returns again
To the sanctuary of the dream
Close your eyes
And rest your head in the silence and the dark
Who can hurt you now?
In the arms of the one you love
The lyrics to Batzz in the Belfry's song "Dream" evoke a sense of heartache and remorse for a past relationship that didn't turn out the way the singer had hoped. The opening lines "By my side, but turned away, you left long ago" suggest a sense of abandonment and emotional distance between the two individuals. Despite this distance, the singer recalls the loving smile they once had, highlighting the internal conflict between feelings of love and disappointment. The line "a loving smile that can't betray, a disappointed heart" captures this conflict, revealing the singer's struggle to reconcile their emotional state with the reality of the situation.
The verse "And when she cries it brings to mind, all the ways I fail, how useless are my hurtful ways, how selfishly I failed to live the dream" is particularly poignant, highlighting the singer's feelings of remorse and self-blame for the failed relationship. The repetition of the word "fail" emphasizes the singer's sense of inadequacy and highlights the tragedy of the situation.
The chorus offers a sense of solace, with the lines "close your eyes and rest your head in the silence and the dark, who can hurt you now, in the arms of the one you love" conveying a sense of safety and security in the embrace of a loved one. These lines offer a moment of respite from the pain and anguish of the song's themes, providing a sense of hope that, even in the depths of heartache, there is still a path towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
By my side, but turned away
You were physically present, but emotionally distant
You left long ago
You emotionally checked out of the relationship a while ago
A loving smile that can't betray
Even though you're hurt, you still love them and are trying to hide it
A disappointed heart
You're heartbroken because the relationship is not going as planned
And when she cries it brings to mind
Seeing them upset reminds you of your own failures and shortcomings
All the ways I fail
You feel like you're not good enough for them
How useless are my hurtful ways
Your negative behavior is not helping the situation
How selfishly I failed to live the dream
You didn't prioritize the relationship and let your own desires get in the way
Close your eyes
Take a moment to relax and forget your problems
And rest your head in the silence and the dark
Find peace in the quietness of the night
Who can hurt you now?
No one can harm you in this moment of tranquility
In the arms of the one you love
Being with the person you love can bring you comfort and happiness
If I offer all I have
You're willing to give your all to save the relationship
Can it be enough?
You're not sure if your efforts will be sufficient
Governed by this helplessness
You feel powerless to fix the situation
And these empty hands
You feel like you have nothing to offer or no solution to the problems
And when she cries before the light
They cry alone when no one is around
No one there to see
No one is available to comfort them in their time of need
The weary heart returns again
Your heart is tired from the constant emotional turmoil
To the sanctuary of the dream
Finding refuge in the hope that things will get better
Contributed by Hannah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.