• Marcel Gadacz – Vocals
• Callan Orr – Guitar
• Zachary Britt – Guitar/Vocals
• Chris Shaw – Bass
• Aaron Fiocca – Drums
They formed around 2008 and have released two EPs, Hope and Sails Set, Armada - EP, and one album, Heartbound. Hope was picked up by Australian's biggest hardcore label, Boomtown Records, and the band was invited to play on the Australian leg of the 2010 Take Action Tour alongside Attack Attack! and Pierce the Veil. Since then they have toured Australia with acts such as Avenged Sevenfold and internationally with acts such as Attack Attack!, The Ghost Inside and Sleeping With Sirens. Their debut album Heartbound was released in August 2011 through UNFD (AU, NZ), Rise Records (US, UK, EU), and Triple Vision Entertainment (JP). The first single released from the album was Downfall, through their official website and other digital distributors.
With the news that Dream On Dreamer would be playing Soundwave 2012, the band went into recording at the guitarist Callan's studio. The band then released a Vanessa Carlton cover of A Thousand Miles especially for the tour.
The band released the single, Midnight Thoughts, for the second US tour in April 2012. A DVD is currently in the works with photographer/filmaker Sam Link set for an August release. Another project called "Zodiac" is rumoured to be in the works.
Downfall
Dream On Dreamer Lyrics
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You wake up and remember what it's like to be alive.
When I'm the sun, I'll count the worlds and make them mine.
I'm sick of making all the same mistakes over (and over) again
Will I ever be left alone to mend?
I'll never make all the same mistakes over and over again
And I don't want to.
I carried these burdens for too long.
Went along with all the mess.
But it has made me who I am today,
Still standing after all these years.
We are the living dead
We are the living dead
We are the living dead
I know that this life is in our hands
And I know that we wont last forever
But let's make this chance our last.
Don't be scared of any new endeavors.
When I'm the sun,
I'll count the worlds and make them mine.
Because when I'm the sun,
I'll count the worlds and make them mine.
I'm sick of making all the same mistakes over (and over) again
Will I ever be left alone to mend?
I'll never make all the same mistakes over and over again
Now I've seen what I could become,
I don't want to become that no more.
I'm over it, and I'm over it all
Stop pretending our world will keep turning.
The song "Downfall" by Dream On Dreamer is a reflection on the struggles in life and the determination to rise above them. The first verse talks about being thrown down by the darkness and learning to survive. Through this experience, the person wakes up and remembers what it's like to truly be alive. The second verse speaks of the fear of making the same mistakes repeatedly and not being able to mend. But the person has seen what they could become and refuses to be that person anymore. They have carried their burdens for too long but it has made them who they are today.
The chorus repeats the phrase "We are the living dead" emphasizing how living a life full of fear and mistakes can lead to feeling lifeless. The following lines express the idea that the present moment is all that we have, and we should take advantage of it. The repetition of the phrase "When I'm the sun, I'll count the worlds and make them mine" symbolizes the desire to take control and overcome obstacles. The final lines "Stop pretending our world will keep turning" remind us of the fragility of life and the need to embrace every moment.
Interestingly, the song's title and lyrics are inspired by the novel "Downfall" by Terri Blackstock, which tells the story of a family's struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. "Downfall" was released as the first single from Dream On Dreamer's second album "Loveless" in 2013. The album was produced and mixed by renowned Australian producer Matt Malpass, who has also worked with bands such as Relient K and Manchester Orchestra. The music video for "Downfall" features the band performing in a post-apocalyptic setting, fitting with the theme of the song. The song was a commercial success, reaching number 33 on the ARIA Charts in Australia.
Line by Line Meaning
When the dark throws you down, and you learn to survive
When life gets tough and knocks you down, and you somehow manage to scrape through, you finally realize the value of being alive.
When I'm the sun, I'll count the worlds and make them mine.
When I finally find my true calling, I'll conquer everything that I've ever wanted.
I'm sick of making all the same mistakes over (and over) again. Will I ever be left alone to mend? I'll never make all the same mistakes over and over again. Now I've seen what I could become, and I don't want to.
I'm tired of reliving the same painful situations repeatedly. Can't I just have a break to heal myself? I'm determined to learn from my past and never repeat the same hurtful actions. I've realized my true potential, and I refuse to be someone who causes pain any longer.
I carried these burdens for too long. Went along with all the mess. But it has made me who I am today, still standing after all these years.
I've been carrying the weight of my problems for far too long, and I've endured countless chaotic situations. However, all the struggles have molded me into the person I am today - someone who has tremendous strength and resilience.
We are the living dead. We are the living dead. We are the living dead.
We are alive but feel as though we're not truly living; we're just going through the motions of life without any purpose or direction.
I know that this life is in our hands, and I know that we won't last forever. But let's make this chance our last. Don't be scared of any new endeavors.
We have the power to shape our lives, but we are not immortal. Let's make the most of this opportunity we have to live life to the fullest, and not be afraid to take risks and try new things.
Stop pretending our world will keep turning.
Stop pretending that everything will remain the same and that the world will continue to exist forever. It's time to acknowledge the fragility of life and start living accordingly.
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@sometimes1
10 years and this song still FIRE!!
@emg.721
I've discovered so many new bands today. It's like finding gold, love it.
@ThiVids
I know that feeling :D, like having a dry spell in weekly new music, and then finally getting over 10+ songs(or a whole album that's good) in one day, totally awesome.
@emg.721
Exactly :D best thing ever
@darksilver9593
marry me <3
@xXTristenBlairXx
That's excatly what it is
@wolfvo
Dream On, Dreamer will forever be my favourite band. The dudes are so nice and such an inspiration.
@jacuzi_A
Some of the best Rise has produced in a long time.
@bike4aday
This album is amazing. I'll lay here and soak in the lyrics and melodies and I will throwdown to each breakdown as if I'm fighting for my life. Fucking great song. Love it to death. Same with the rest of their work. Amazing. Forever in my heart. Can't wait to see them live!
@kinglykaon2896
One of the most amazing bands ever in the post hardcore scene in the metal history