Cadillac Dreams
Birdy Nam Nam Lyrics


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Love life, drive slow
Let the stars hidden in your mind glow
Cadillac dreams,

Pack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine
Black lights, high heels
A fine lady moving in her tight jeans
Move slowly if you wanna get to know me

Love life, drive slow
Let the stars hidden in your mind glow
Cadillac dreams,
Pack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine
Black lights, high heels
A fine lady moving in her tight jeans
Move slowly if you wanna get to know me

Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies

Cadillac dreams,
Vack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine
Take your time if you wanna get to know me

Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies
Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies




Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lights in the California skies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Birdy Nam Nam's "Cadillac Dreams" are all about taking life slow and enjoying the journey. The opening line "Love life, drive slow" sets the tone for the rest of the song, urging the listener to take their time and appreciate the world around them. The next line, "Let the stars hidden in your mind glow," is a beautiful metaphor for embracing your innermost thoughts and feelings and letting them shine through.


When the chorus comes around, we hear the title phrase "Cadillac Dreams," which can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could refer to the classic American muscle car and the feeling of cruising down the open road. Alternatively, it could be a metaphor for pursuing one's goals and aspirations – the idea of having big dreams and pushing towards them with determination.


The remainder of the song is filled with other vivid and evocative imagery, such as "Black lights, high heels / A fine lady moving in her tight jeans." There's a palpable sense of sensuality and carefree living throughout, as the singer urges us to "take our time" and enjoy the finer things in life.


Overall, "Cadillac Dreams" is a celebration of living fully and embracing the journey, no matter where it takes you. It's a reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty all around us, whether it's the stars in the sky or the lights of California.


Line by Line Meaning

Love life, drive slow
Enjoy life and take it easy, don't rush things


Let the stars hidden in your mind glow
Unleash your inner potential and talent


Cadillac dreams,
Dreams of a glamorous and luxurious lifestyle


Pack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine
Leave your problems behind and move forward


Black lights, high heels
A fashionable and mysterious woman


A fine lady moving in her tight jeans
An attractive woman wearing tight clothing and walking gracefully


Move slowly if you wanna get to know me
Take your time to get to know me and don't rush


Hit the switch, visualize
Take control and imagine your dreams becoming a reality


Read the lights in the California skies
Take cues from the surroundings and opportunities present in California


Take your time if you wanna get to know me
Don't rush and take your time to get to know me




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@KcTries

Lyrics according to my ears:

Love Life, Drive Slow
Let the stars hidden in your mind glow
Cadillac Dreams
Pack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine

Black lights, high heels
Fine lady moving in her tight jeans
Move slowly
Take your time if you wanna get to know me

Love Life, Drive Slow
Let the stars hidden in your mind glow
Cadillac Dreams
Pack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine

Black lights, high heels
Fine lady moving in her tight jeans
Move slowly
Take your time if you wanna get to know me

Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lies in the California skies (x4)

Cadillac Dreams
Pack your troubles in the trunk of the limousine

Take your time if you wanna get to know me

Hit the switch, visualize
Read the lies in the California skies (x6)



All comments from YouTube:

@BrysonPrice

This was definitely ahead of its time and got overlooked 🔥🔥🔥

@deepblue153

It’s still ahead of 2022, this shit’s in the fourth dimension.

@willae1

Def overlooked but if you were in art school around 2011 a lot of work looked just like this. Or Atleast at my school. Doesn’t make this any less dope.

@BrysonPrice

@@deepblue153 we need to go back in time and make more stuff like this 😁

@BrysonPrice

@@willae1 nice 😁💖

@jenniferjones2289

My friends and I in high school worshipped this song when we got high lol even sober it’s a gem!

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@KR0OK

You don't even know how happy and blessed I was for this to be on at 3 am on adult swim literally felt like I was in the best dream ever

@brianr17

So spacy, so trippy. Criminally underrated, and it should stay that way.

@appleOgreen

yeah FUCK this artist, they dont deserve recognition and sucess, they BELONG to US and should remain our personal jesters, NOOONE else can have them, theyre our property, ALL OURS! HELL YEAH!

@pinbana230

This is a fucking musical masterpiece

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