Dreaming
D. Malakian/S. Tankian Lyrics
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And what happens if the sun won't shine its light?
What happens when everything falls apart
And what happens if the bad guy wins tonight?
You don't want to let go, and I won't say I said so
And what would happen if we all lost our way
And what happens if our mamas just don't pray?
Dreaming of a better world
If you can make it all right I need it
If you can give me new life then bleed it
Dreaming of a better world
What happens when the lovebirds lose heart
And what happens when religion won't do us right?
What happens when the desperate go too far
And what happens when our heroes lose the fight?
You can't say you don't know
And will we reap what we what sow?
And what happens when the saints lose their faith
And what happens if our mamas just don't pray?
Dreaming of a better world
Dreaming of a better world
If you can make it all right I need it
If you can give me new life then bleed it
Dreaming of a better world
And what happens if we lose our way?
And what happens if we lose our way?
And what happens if we lose our way?
And what happens if we lose our way?
What happens if we lose our, what happens if we lose our way?
Dreaming of a better world
Dreaming of a better world
If you can make it all right I need it
If you can give me new life then bleed it
Dreaming of a better world
The song, "Dreaming of a Better World," by Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian, is a reflection on the state of the world, and the fear and uncertainty that comes with living in it. The lyrics pose questions about what happens when things go wrong and who we turn to when we need help. The song explores the idea of idealism, and how the desire for a better world can help us persevere through difficult times.
The first verse talks about the fear of the unknown, and what would happen if we lost our way. The line, "You don't want to let go, and I won't say I said so," acknowledges the hesitation we feel when faced with an uncertain future, and the desire for someone to reassure us that everything will be okay. The second verse explores the idea of losing faith in institutions and leaders that we once trusted, asking, "what happens when the saints lose their faith?" The repetition of the line, "And what happens if our mamas just don't pray?" emphasizes the importance of our connections with others, and the power of prayer and community.
The chorus, "Dreaming of a better world," emphasizes the desire for change and the optimism that comes with it. The lines "If you can make it all right I need it, If you can give me new life then bleed it" suggest a willingness to sacrifice and work towards a better future, even if it means enduring pain or struggle.
Overall, "Dreaming of a Better World" is a call to action for listeners to work towards a brighter future, despite the hardships and uncertainties that may come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
What happens when the whole world goes dark
When everything around us becomes negative and hopeless.
And what happens if the sun won't shine its light?
What if the source of positivity and brightness becomes unavailable?
What happens when everything falls apart
When our foundation is shaken and everything we hold dear crumbles.
And what happens if the bad guy wins tonight?
What if everything we are fighting against overpowers us today?
You don't want to let go, and I won't say I said so
We both are hesitant to accept the possibility of failure, even if it may be right in front of us.
And what would happen if we all lost our way
If we stop following our path and goals and lose our sense of purpose.
And what happens if our mamas just don't pray?
What if the people we trust and rely on for guidance and support lose their faith and hope?
Dreaming of a better world
We aspire for a world free of negativity and pain.
If you can make it all right I need it
If someone can bring positivity and hope, we crave it more than anything.
If you can give me new life then bleed it
If someone can give us a fresh start and a new perspective, even after enduring pain, we welcome it.
What happens when the lovebirds lose heart
When the ultimate symbol of love, passion, and connection loses its strength and charm.
And what happens when religion won't do us right?
When our faith systems, which are meant to guide us, fail us and leave us feeling lost.
What happens when the desperate go too far
When people resort to drastic measures and extremes out of hopelessness and despair.
And what happens when our heroes lose the fight?
When the ones we look up to and admire lose their battles and surrender to darkness.
You can't say you don't know
We all know the possibility of these negative scenarios existing and affecting our lives.
And will we reap what we what sow?
We will eventually face the consequences of our actions and decisions.
And what happens when the saints lose their faith
When the most virtuous and pure lose their hope and convictions.
What happens if we lose our way?
What if we forget our purpose and direction and become lost in life?
Dreaming of a better world
We continue to dream and aspire for a better future.
If you can make it all right I need it
We still desperately crave positivity and hope, and will hold onto it whenever it is offered.
If you can give me new life then bleed it
We are willing to go through pain and struggle if it means we can start anew and find a better path.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jason Merris Bell, Jordan Rand Miller, Marcos Curiel, Sonny Sandoval, Traa Daniels, Wub Bernardo
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