Lucid Dream
D-Nasty Lyrics
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When the rain changed direction
And fled to play tricks with your hair
Overlooking the fair
And it's all coming back
And you're prowling the track
Like a cat on the back of a chair
And the clouds opened up
The detail, in books, the affair
And it's all coming back
And the main thing
Is that the rain changed direction
Before you were there
Ah
I was there
When the rain changed direction
And fled to play tricks with your hair
Overlooking them, there
And it's all coming back
And you're prowling the track
Like a cat on the back of a chair
And the bulletin board
Was shot up like a ward full of junk
And all kinds of despair
And it's all coming back
And the main thing
Is that the rain changed direction
Before you were there
Ah, ah
And now the foreign corner's gone and thrown
Are you opposed
To being anyone else
Other than you
Are you opposed
As anyone else
And they just want to come to your place
And see you sing
I was there
When the rain changed direction
And fled to play tricks with your hair
Overlooking the fair
And it's all coming back
And you're prowling the track
Like a cat on the back of a chair
And the clouds opened up
For the aul' ones to look down
The detail, in books, the affair
And it's all coming back
And the main thing
Is that the rain changed direction
I was there
When the rain changed direction
And fled to play tricks with your hair
Overlooking them, there
And it's all coming back
And you're prowling the track
Like a cat on the back of a chair
And the bulletin board
Was shot up like a ward full of junk
And all kinds of despair
And it's all coming back
And the main thing
Is that the rain changed direction
Before you were there
Ah
The lyrics to D-Nasty's song Lucid Dream contemplate the idea of memories resurfacing and how they impact our present lives. The singer recalls a moment when they witnessed the rain changing direction and playing tricks with someone's hair, overlooking a fair. The imagery of the rain and the fair bring about a sense of nostalgia, and the memories associated with it begin to resurface. The singer sees someone "prowling the track like a cat on the back of a chair," indicating that they are restless and possibly looking for a way out of their current situation.
The second verse of the song brings up more vivid imagery, with the bulletin board shot up like a ward full of junk and all kinds of despair. The melancholic tone in the lyrics talks about how memories can sometimes evoke negative emotions as well. Towards the end of the song, the singer questions whether the person they are speaking to is willing to be someone else other than themselves, and whether they are willing to let others into their life.
Overall, the song seems to be about how memories can resurface unexpectedly and impact us in potent ways. The rain changing direction serves as a metaphor for how the past can influence the present, and how it's important to come to terms with it, even if it's not all positive.
Line by Line Meaning
I was there
D-Nasty was present for the events that he is about to describe in the following lines.
When the rain changed direction
D-Nasty witnessed a shift in the movement of the rain.
And fled to play tricks with your hair
The rain moved in an erratic manner, possibly causing it to fall in a way that was unexpected and playful as it interacted with someone's hair.
Overlooking the fair
D-Nasty was positioned above an event or gathering and had a clear view of it.
And it's all coming back
D-Nasty is remembering the events from his past.
And you're prowling the track
Someone is moving along a path or journey with a sense of purpose and determination.
Like a cat on the back of a chair
The movement described is smooth, agile and precise, similar to how a cat moves and balances on the back of a chair.
And the clouds opened up
The sky became brighter and clearer, possibly giving a glimpse of the sun or blue sky after a rain shower.
For the aul' ones to look down
Elderly or wise individuals took note of what was happening below.
The detail, in books, the affair
This line is ambiguous and could potentially mean that someone documented the events or that they were of historical importance.
And the main thing
The focal point or most important thing is about to be mentioned.
Is that the rain changed direction
The pivotal moment that D-Nasty is reflecting on is that the rain moved in an unexpected way.
Before you were there
The rain changed direction prior to the person who is currently present arriving.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Carlos Ramos O'Connell, Conor Patrick Curley, Conor Patrick Deegan, Grian Alexander Chatten, Thomas Patrick Coll
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