Just A Dream
Bella Goldwin Lyrics

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Why can't it be just a dream
Sucks the life right out of me
Got me begging on my knees
Why can't it be just a dream
I'd be flying and so free
If it all were up to me

My mama raised me to hold my head up high within the crowd

But then I got older and I started to carry a frown
The world would grow so heavy on my conscience that I'd mentally drown
The people in my life they didn't listen when they saw I was down

Why can't it be just a dream
Sucks the life right out of me
Got me begging on my knees
Why can't it be just a dream
I'd be flying and so free
If it all were up to me
Why can't it be just a dream

I'd close my eyes at night to see the life that I desire
When I wake up I try to recreate what I saw
The world would grow so heavy on my conscience that I'd mentally drown
The people in my life they didn't listen when they saw I was down

Why can't it be just a dream
Sucks the life right out of me
Got me begging on my knees
Why can't it be just a dream
I'd be flying and so free
If it all were up to me

Why can't it be just a dream
Sucks the life right out of me
Got me begging on my knees
Why can't it be just a dream
I'd be flying and so free
If it all were up to me

Why can't it be just a dream
A dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bella Goldwin's "Just A Dream" express the painful reality of life, where dreams seem unattainable and hope feels like a distant memory. In the first verse, the singer questions why the things that weigh her down cannot be just a dream that she can wake up from. The sadness and pain that she feels become overwhelming, taking away any joy in her life. She begs for relief from the burden of her current situation, wanting to feel free and light once more.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on her upbringing and how her mother taught her to stand tall and proud, yet growing older has been a heavy weight to carry. The pressure of the world and the people in her life lead to her feeling trapped and alone. Despite trying to create a better life, the world's heaviness drags her down, and she feels unheard by the people she turns to for support.

The repeated chorus lines of "Why can't it be just a dream" demonstrate the singer's yearning for an escape from the constant hardships she faces. Overall, Just A Dream, explores the struggle of balancing one's dreams against the weight of reality and the setbacks they inevitably face along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

Why can't it be just a dream
The reality of the situation is too difficult to bear, and the singer wishes it were not real.

Sucks the life right out of me
The situation is exhausting and draining, taking all of the singer's energy.

Got me begging on my knees
The singer is so overwhelmed that they are willing to ask for help and plead for relief.

I'd be flying and so free
In the dream world, the artist would feel light and unburdened, without any constraints.

If it all were up to me
The artist wishes they had control over the situation, but feels powerless in reality.

My mama raised me to hold my head up high within the crowd
The singer was taught to be confident and stand out in the world.

But then I got older and I started to carry a frown
As the singer grew older, the weight of the world started to affect them and robbed them of their happiness.

The world would grow so heavy on my conscience that I'd mentally drown
The artist feels overwhelmed by the weight of the world and its issues, causing them to feel mentally suffocated.

The people in my life they didn't listen when they saw I was down
Despite the artist showing signs of being distressed, those around them did not seem to care or offer any support.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTINE TSERNIKOVA, MIKE SHINODA

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