Dreamcatcher
Diamond Construct Lyrics

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If you got a dream and you'll never look back, say "hey"
Say you won't let it go, say "hey"
But you won't let 'em know, say "hey"
So keep it down on the low
But we are breathing the same air
But we are breathing the same air

Fuck you, and what you've tried to do,

Just let us live our lives, let us all revive
Hey, hey, you're standing in the way,
Feeling all the pressure to depend in the wake
Let me hear it right now - your desires, your fears
Not a single reason to live up to what is,
Not a thing they can say to stop us this far
Hmm, we are who we are

If you got a dream and you'll never look back, say "hey"
Say you won't let it go, say "hey"
But you won't let 'em know, say "hey"
So keep it down on the low
They try to catch us from above
They try to catch us from above

You feel you can't be yourself, so just jump up
If you're feeling suppressed and you're just fed up
Don't just lay in the gutter; so get the fuck up.
Just put your arms up, let's go from the start

Never give up, I promise you,
Dream on because you can't let 'em beat you.
I've got a dream that we're all shooting stars, is that so hard?
No, but they'll never let you go,
So your best bet will be to turn around on this road.
When we open our eyes - surprise it's sunrise
No-one will believe in their lies

If you got a dream and you'll never look back, say "hey"
Say you won't let it go, say "hey"
But you won't let 'em know, say "hey"
So keep it down on the low
If you got a dream and you'll never look back, say "hey"
Say you won't let it go, say "hey"
But you won't let 'em know, say "hey"
So keep it down on the low

You feel you can't be yourself, so just jump up
If you're feeling suppressed and you're just fed up
Don't just lay in the gutter; so get the fuck up.
Just put your arms up, let's go from the start
You feel you can't be yourself, so just jump up
If you're feeling suppressed and you're just fed up

Don't just lay in the gutter; so get the fuck up.
Just put your arms up, let's go from the start

Overall Meaning

The Diamond Construct's song, "Dreamcatcher," is a rallying anthem encouraging the pursuit of personal dreams and the rejection of external pressure from those who would try to keep one down. The repeated phrase, "If you got a dream and you'll never look back, say 'hey'," sets the tone for the song and calls the listener to be bold and unapologetic about their aspirations. The line, "But you won't let 'em know, say 'hey'," suggests that there may be some fear or hesitation in sharing one's dreams with others, perhaps due to past discouragement or a lack of support.

The lyrics speak to the struggle of feeling suppressed and fed up with the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving one's goals. The line, "Hey, hey, you're standing in the way, feeling all the pressure to depend in the wake," represents the external pressures that can come from family, friends, or society. The lyrics also suggest that the path to achieving one's dreams can be a lonely one, as indicated by the line, "So keep it down on the low."

In summary, "Dreamcatcher" is a powerful anthem that encourages the listener to boldly pursue their dreams and ignore external pressures. It speaks to the struggle of keeping one's aspirations alive despite fear and obstacles, and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and self-belief.

Line by Line Meaning

If you got a dream and you'll never look back, say "hey"
If you have a dream that you're committed to and won't give up on, show some enthusiasm.

Say you won't let it go, say "hey"
Declare that you won't let go of your dream.

But you won't let 'em know, say "hey"
Although you won't show it, you're determined to go after your dream.

So keep it down on the low
Keep your determination to go after your dream a secret from others.

But we are breathing the same air
Even though we might be different, we're all humans.

Fuck you, and what you've tried to do,
Disregard and reject what others are trying to impose on you.

Just let us live our lives, let us all revive
Allow us to live our lives and pursue our own goals and aspirations.

Hey, hey, you're standing in the way,
You're obstructing our path to achieve our dreams.

Feeling all the pressure to depend in the wake
Feeling the burden of relying on others' expectations and standards.

Let me hear it right now - your desires, your fears
Share with me your innermost thoughts and feelings, including your hopes and anxieties.

Not a single reason to live up to what is,
You don't have to conform to societal norms and expectations.

Not a thing they can say to stop us this far
Nothing they say can prevent us from succeeding at this point.

Hmm, we are who we are
Embrace who you are and don't compromise yourself.

They try to catch us from above
They're trying to stop us from reaching our goals by using their position of authority or power.

You feel you can't be yourself, so just jump up
If you're feeling restricted from being true to yourself, take action and break free from what's holding you back.

If you're feeling suppressed and you're just fed up
If you feel oppressed and frustrated with your current situation.

Don't just lay in the gutter; so get the fuck up.
Don't give up and accept your current condition, take action and move forward.

Just put your arms up, let's go from the start
Raise your hands and let's start fresh and pursue a new beginning.

Never give up, I promise you,
Don't lose faith and I guarantee you that you'll succeed.

Dream on because you can't let 'em beat you.
Don't let external forces crush your dreams or aspirations.

I've got a dream that we're all shooting stars, is that so hard?
I believe that we're all capable of shining brightly and achieving great things. Isn't that a reasonable aspiration?

No, but they'll never let you go,
They'll try to stop you from pursuing your dreams.

So your best bet will be to turn around on this road.
Your best chance for success might be to take a different path.

When we open our eyes - surprise it's sunrise
The moment we realize our full potential and start pursuing our dreams is the dawn of a new day.

No-one will believe in their lies
Once we start our journey to pursue our dreams, we won't be swayed by false beliefs and expectations.

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