Cadaverous Condition became known within the neofolk scene mostly thanks to their split with American neofolk artists Changes; Time. In 2007 they released a full length Death Folk release; Songs Of The Crooked Path.
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A Dream Within A Dream
Cadaverous Condition Lyrics
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has it all gone or will I fall awake
will I never return to be the same again
droplets of memory are all that remain
strange faces promising new life
all beauty burned
burned like bridges I once crossed
7 years ago often more
has it all gone or will I fall awake
will I never return to be young again
since it does not matter when
why could I not die then
if it's good to live then it's better to be asleep dreaming
if it's good to live then it's better to be asleep dreaming
I came to leave I start to bleed
a dream within a dream
another wave breaks on a foreign shore
a dream within a dream
all the pain that comes down on me
a dream within a dream
the second side of My Boy
a dream within a dream
nothing nothing nothing nothing
a dream within a dream
a hideaway unseen
a dream within a dream
why could I not die then
why could I not die then
The lyrics of "A Dream Within A Dream" by Cadaverous Condition suggest a sense of loss, a feeling of being disconnected from the world and a longing to escape into a peaceful sleep. The song opens with the striking line, "if it's good to live then it's better to be asleep dreaming," indicating a preference for the subconscious world rather than the harsh reality. The fear of missing out or losing something important is evident in the lines "has it all gone or will I fall awake/will I never return to be the same again," questioning the uncertain nature of existence.
The use of poetic imagery, such as "droplets of memory" and "strange faces promising new life," creates a vivid dream-like atmosphere. The repetition of the phrase "a dream within a dream" further reinforces the confusion and disorientation of the singer. The song ends on a haunting note, with the unanswered question, "why could I not die then," invoking a sense of utter hopelessness and despair.
In summary, the lyrics of "A Dream Within A Dream" allude to the complexity of human emotions, the fleeting nature of life, and the desire to find peace in a tenuous world.
Line by Line Meaning
if it's good to live then it's better to be asleep dreaming
Living life seems good, but it is better to escape into a dream through sleep.
has it all gone or will I fall awake
Is everything over or will I wake up and face reality?
will I never return to be the same again
Am I permanently changed from my experiences?
droplets of memory are all that remain
All I have left are a few isolated memories.
strange faces promising new life
Unfamiliar people holding the possibility of a new beginning.
does the reward justify the loss
Is the outcome worth the sacrifices I made?
all beauty burned
Everything that was once beautiful has been destroyed.
burned like bridges I once crossed
The connections I had in the past are now destroyed and irreparable.
7 years ago often more
This destruction occurred a long time ago.
will I never return to be young again
Is it impossible for me to regain my youth?
since it does not matter when
The passage of time is irrelevant.
why could I not die then
Why wasn't I able to die during that time period?
I came to leave I start to bleed
I arrived with the intention of leaving and am now suffering.
another wave breaks on a foreign shore
Something new and unknown has arrived suddenly.
all the pain that comes down on me
I am being continuously burdened with emotional pain.
the second side of My Boy
This is a reference to a song, which could represent reminiscing on past memories.
nothing nothing nothing nothing
There is a void and emptiness inside me.
a hideaway unseen
A safe haven that is hidden from others.
why could I not die then
Reiteration of the same question from earlier.
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
STORMHUNTER Pforzheim/Germany
That's a brilliant combination of Death-Metal and Melodic-Style! I love it
G
Favourite song of yours!
Lord Ruthven
APOCALYPTIC DEATH METAL