Dream On
Christian Falke Feat. Robyn Lyrics


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Thugs and badmen
Punks and lifers
Fucked up interns
Pigs and snitches

Rest your weary heads, all is well

You won't be strip-searched, torn up tonight
You won't be cut up, bleeding tonight
You won't be strung out, cold, shaking to your bones
Wishing you were anywhere else but right here
So dream on

Thieves and muggers
Tricks and hustlers
Cheats and traitors
Scum and low-lives

Rest your weary heads, all is well

You won't be sad or broken tonight
You won't be squealed on, ripped up tonight
You won't be back-stabbed, double cross, face down
Teeth knocked out, lying in a gutter somewhere
So dream on

Freaks and junkies
Fakes and phonies
Drunks and cowards
Manic preachers

Rest your weary heads, all is well

You won't be pushed or messed with tonight
You won't be lied to, ruffed up tonight
You won't be insane, paranoid, obsessed




Aimlessly wandering through the dark night
So dream on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dream On" by Christian Falke feat. Robyn speaks to individuals who are living in a harsh and violent world that is filled with various forms of criminal elements. Thugs, bad men, punks, lifers, and all forms of undesirables are the essence of the world that they find themselves in. The tune is an attempt to give them hope and encourage them to keep dreaming. The lyrics tell them that even in the face of their current reality, they should never feel defeated. The phrase "Rest your weary heads, all is well" is an assurance that there is hope, regardless of how the situation may seem.


The lyrics then take a turn towards the negative scenarios that people in such an environment may face. From being strip-searched, cut up to being strung out, wearing cold and shaking to the bones, nothing can be taken for granted in such an environment, and the lyrics give voice to the pain and suffering that many may face. However, the final message of the song is of hope, urging people to "dream on" even amid such struggles, and not lose heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Thugs and badmen
There are dangerous people in the world who instil fear and commit criminal acts.


Punks and lifers
Rebellious individuals, as well as those serving life sentences, also exist within society.


Fucked up interns
Even those who are just beginning their careers may struggle or feel overwhelmed.


Pigs and snitches
There are people who are corrupt or dishonest, including those who betray others for personal gain.


Rest your weary heads, all is well
Despite the aforementioned troubles that exist, may you find peace and comfort in this moment.


You won't be strip-searched, torn up tonight
Tonight, you won't face the traumatic experience of being stripped and physically abused by others.


You won't be cut up, bleeding tonight
You won't be physically harmed by others, causing you to bleed heavily and suffer.


You won't be strung out, cold, shaking to your bones
You won't be so heavily under the influence of drugs that you experience severe physical symptoms of withdrawal.


Wishing you were anywhere else but right here
Feeling so hopeless and miserable that you can't bear to be in your present situation anymore.


So dream on
Despite the harsh realities of life, hold onto hope and continue to strive for a better future.


Thieves and muggers
There are people who steal from and assault innocent individuals for their own gain.


Tricks and hustlers
Deceptive and manipulative individuals who try to take advantage of others also exist in the world.


Cheats and traitors
People who deceive or backstab others for personal gain or selfish reasons.


Scum and low-lives
Individuals who are generally viewed as despicable due to their immoral actions and lack of regard for others.


You won't be sad or broken tonight
Tonight, you won't have to experience the emotional pain of feeling hopeless or shattered.


You won't be squealed on, ripped up tonight
Others won't betray you and turn you in to the authorities or physically harm you tonight.


You won't be back-stabbed, double cross, face down
You won't experience the betrayal of someone you once trusted or be caught off guard by their deceitful actions.


Teeth knocked out, lying in a gutter somewhere
Being physically beaten to the point of losing teeth and being left alone, helpless and vulnerable in a gutter.


Freaks and junkies
Individuals who are ostracized or marginalized by society due to their unconventional lifestyles or drug use.


Fakes and phonies
People who pretend to be someone or something they're not, often for personal gain or to fit in.


Drunks and cowards
Individuals who struggle with alcohol dependence or who lack the courage to face their problems head-on.


Manic preachers
Preachers who may exhibit signs of mania or extreme zealotry, possibly causing harm to themselves or others.


You won't be pushed or messed with tonight
Nobody will try to intimidate or harm you physically tonight.


You won't be lied to, ruffed up tonight
No one will deceive or physically attack you tonight.


You won't be insane, paranoid, obsessed
You won't be overwhelmed with feelings of irrational fear and delusion or become fixated on something to the point of peril.


Aimlessly wandering through the dark night
Feeling lost, alone, and without direction, stumbling through the darkness in search of hope and purpose.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KLAS FRANS AHLUND, ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON, CHRISTIAN LARS GEORG FALK

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Comments from YouTube:

@PrivateEyeMusic

perfectly executed video and awsome track. Robyn is so very impressive. More!!

@melodiclyrics

Beautiful video, very eye-opening and uplifting.

@CristianBoomer

Wow! The first time I heard this song I loved it, so I bought a virtual single and now after the video-clip I love much more. Robyn, your songs made me realize things exactly on time that I need answers, Dream On has a beautiful message. You know, With Every Heartbeat is the theme song of mine and my boyfriend´s relationship, in the party where we meet each other was playing it and we both loved it, so you are part of us! Beauty! We love you!

@rebartemida

yes she is fantastic

@biest

Robyn you are fantastic! I´m so happy that i saw you on the Madonna Tour in Düsseldorf! I love your music!

@AMcupcake

Love this song!

@Tresfres

Love it, and the video is brilliant!

@Jippykaye

saw this live yesterday... realllllly good song

@giasony99

I got chills. That was an awesome video!

@UnbeltedSundew

Wow that stunt with the taxi was brilliant.

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