The band formed when the three founding members were at art school in Brighton. In 2016, the band released their first self-titled EP via Cannibal Hymns. In 2018, they released their self-titled debut album.
In 2020, the band released their follow-up album So When You Gonna...
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Lolita
Dream Wife Lyrics
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I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've seen it all
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
And I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
And I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Because I've been your Lolita
And I've been your little toy
I've been made into a saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your Lolita
And I've seen it all
Your Lolita, your Lolita, your Lo, lo
The lyrics of the song "Lolita" by Dream Wife are a reflection on the complexities of love and relationships, particularly from the perspective of a woman who has been objectified and seen as a "toy" or a "Lolita". The song is based on the character of Lolita, from Vladimir Nabokov's novel of the same name, who is a young girl that becomes the object of desire of an older man. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced similar objectification in her own life, but has also taken on the role of a savior, perhaps trying to save her partner from his own toxic behavior.
The lyrics also touch on themes of sweetness and sentimentality and how these can sometimes be too much, as evidenced by the repetition of the phrase "too sweet, but too [?]", which suggests an ambiguity or contradiction in the singer's feelings. The line "handled it like a boy" subverts traditional gender expectations, suggesting that the singer is not weak or vulnerable, even though she has been treated as something to be owned or controlled.
Overall, "Lolita" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that addresses issues of power dynamics and gender roles in relationships. It encourages listeners to think critically about their own experiences and the way they treat others in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been your Lolita
I've been the object of your sexual desires
I've been your toy
I've been manipulated and used for your entertainment
I've been your saviour
I've saved you from the boredom and loneliness you experience in life
And I've handled it like a boy
And I've dealt with it in a non-emotional, strong-willed manner
I've seen it all
I've experienced and witnessed everything that comes with being your Lolita
And boy did I fall
And I became emotionally attached despite trying not to
Too sweet, but too [?]
I was too innocent and naive in our relationship
Too sweet, but too sentimental
I had a soft spot for you but it was taken advantage of
You're so good
You were skilled at manipulating and controlling me
Your Lolita, your Lolita, your Lo, lo
I will always be known as your Lolita, even though it has caused me pain and discomfort.
Writer(s): Rakel Mjoll Leifsdottir, Alice Gough, Isabella Cornelia Podpadec
Contributed by Kaelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Killer Flea
I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
[Bridge]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
[Chorus]
And I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
And I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
[Bridge]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
[Chorus]
Because I've been your Lolita
And I've been your little toy
I've been made into a saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your Lolita
And I've seen it all
Your Lolita, your Lolita, your Lo, lo
Killer Flea
ANA PANA I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
[Bridge]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
[Chorus]
And I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
And I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
[Bridge]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
[Chorus]
Because I've been your Lolita
And I've been your little toy
I've been made into a saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your Lolita
And I've seen it all
Your Lolita, your Lolita, your Lo, lo
Sebastien LeBlanc
These girls are going to be huge, mark my words! Just saw their live show 10 days ago and they were insanely good! Rock n Roll is alive and well thanks to Dream Wife! I can't wait to see them perform again and see what they come up with next!
Renee B
@Sebastien LeBlanc I love a women’s take on Bob Dylan’s vocal style. The leads singer is obviously influenced by him. ❤️❤️ I’m blown away by her and the band! I hope they come to my city soon. Their songs keep playing over and over in my head!!
It was bothering me…it’s not Bob Dylan… lead singer of Dire Straits…..!!! Mark Fruder or something….. I love it!
Sebastien LeBlanc
@Renee B They are amazing, aren’t they?
Renee B
Why am I just finding them!???
My God!
Im hooked!!
Renee B
I’m obsessed with this song and this band!
Killer Flea
I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your toy
I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
[Bridge]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
[Chorus]
And I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
I've been your saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
And I've been your toy
And I've seen it all
And boy did I fall
[Bridge]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too [?]
Too sweet, but too sentimental
Too sweet, but too sentimental
You're so good
[Chorus]
Because I've been your Lolita
And I've been your little toy
I've been made into a saviour
And I've handled it like a boy
I've been your Lolita
I've been your Lolita
And I've seen it all
Your Lolita, your Lolita, your Lo, lo
邝隽烨
Love this style so much, so damn unique
ben kee
Very glad to have come across this fantastic band. What a great day
princess.sam
you guys are gonna get big real soon!
sabbracadabra
@El Templario de Tierra Santa That's not what a good opinion is about though. There are lots of things I don't like which I still think have some value. You have the child's view of, "music is subjective therefore anything someone else thinks about it is irrelevant to me."