Dreaming Wide Awake
Deborah Parlor Lyrics

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I took a look inside my mind again
Road tripping down memory lane
Windows down, leading all my thoughts astray
Out of words, nothing left to say

Trying to put my thoughts in line
To find out what′s inside

I'm dreaming wide awake
Out of sight but in my mind
Going my own way
To different days of a better kind
I don′t know where I'll be going
But I'm sure the wind is blowing me away,
Dreaming wide awake

I step into the morning light again
Sunshine′s pouring down like summer rain
Looking at the mirror in the sky
Waiting for nine clouds to pass me by

Trying to put my thoughts in line
Find out what′s inside

I'm dreaming wide awake
Out of sight but in my mind
I′m going my own way
To different days of a better kind
I don't know where I′ll be going
But I'm sure the wind is blowing
Me away, dreaming wide awake

I′m dreaming wide awake
Out of sight but in my mind
I'm going my own way
To different days of a better kind
I don't know where I′ll be going

But I′m sure the wind is blowing
Me away, dreaming wide awake

Overall Meaning

The song "Dreaming Wide Awake" by Deborah Parlor talks about a journey into one's own mind, exploring memories and thoughts. The first stanza refers to taking a trip down memory lane to try and make sense of what's inside one's mind. The singer shows a sense of being lost and having nothing left to say, perhaps indicating a state of confusion or uncertainty. The second stanza brings in a sense of hope and optimism, where the singer steps into the morning light and sees sunshine as a representation of a better time. The "mirror in the sky" suggests looking for clarity and a greater understanding of oneself.

The song title itself is significant. Dreaming while being wide awake is usually referred to as daydreaming, which is a state of mind where someone wanders through a world of their own creation, often daydreaming about a better tomorrow. The song talks about dreaming and being out of sight, but still being present in one's mind. It shows a person's will to dream and escape from a negative reality, hoping for a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

I took a look inside my mind again
Reflecting on my thoughts and feelings

Road tripping down memory lane
Recalling past experiences and events

Windows down, leading all my thoughts astray
Freeing my mind from distractions and letting my thoughts wander

Out of words, nothing left to say
Having no more explanations or justifications to offer

Trying to put my thoughts in line
Attempting to organize my thoughts and make sense of them

To find out what's inside
To explore and understand my innermost feelings and thoughts

I'm dreaming wide awake
I am actively daydreaming or fantasizing

Out of sight but in my mind
Imagining something that is not physically present

Going my own way
Pursuing my own goals and desires

To different days of a better kind
Hoping for a happier, more fulfilling future

I don’t know where I’ll be going
Uncertain about the future