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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Somebody
Dream Wife Lyrics
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It was bound to happen
You had a smile on your face
It was bound to happen
What you wore and how you bore it so well What did you expect would happen
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
I took on heaven to find peace
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
Dream Wife's song Somebody features the lyrics that can be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation is that it talks about how someone who is attractive might expect attention, but they aren't defined purely by their looks or body. The line "What you wore and how you bore it so well, what did you expect would happen" could be seen as a commentary on society's fixation with appearances and beauty standards. The lyrics "I am not my body, I am somebody" emphasize that the value of a person is not solely based on their physical appearance or body.
Another interpretation is that the song deals with issues of identity and self-discovery. The lines "I took on heaven to find peace, I took on the world to find me again" suggest a journey of self-discovery, possibly including experiences of loss or trauma. The refrain "I am somebody" could be seen as a reaffirmation of self-worth and the importance of individual identity.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a cute girl standing backstage
The girl was attractive and waiting behind the scenes
It was bound to happen
A foreseen event occurred eventually
You had a smile on your face
The girl was happy and content with her situation
What you wore and how you bore it so well
Her outfit was striking and she carried herself confidently
What did you expect would happen
The girl should have realized the attention she would receive due to her appearance
I took on heaven to find peace
The singer endured great challenges or obstacles to achieve inner calm and tranquility
I took on the world to find me again
The singer ventured out into the world to rediscover their own identity or sense of self
I am not my body
The artist does not solely define themselves based on their physical attributes
I am somebody
The artist asserts their individual worth and significance
I am not my body
The artist reiterates that their true essence is not limited to their physical form
I am somebody
The singer affirms their own humanity and importance
Writer(s): Isabella Podpadec, Rakel Leifsdottir, Alice Gough
Contributed by Stella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yesenia
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
You had a smile across your face
It was bound to happen
What you wore and how you bore it so well
What did you expect would happen?
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
[Pre-Chorus]
I took on heaven
Took on heaven
Took on heaven
To find peace
I took on the world
Took on the world
Took on the world
To find me again
[Chorus]
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
[Verse]
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
You had a smile across your face
It was bound to happen
What you wore and how you bore it so well
What did you expect would happen?
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
[Pre-Chorus]
I took on heaven
Took on heaven
Took on heaven
To find peace
I took on the world
Took on the world
Took on the world
To find me again
[Chorus]
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
[Pre-Chorus]
I took on heaven
Took on heaven
Took on heaven
To find peace
I took on the world
Took on the world
Took on the world
To find me again
[Chorus]
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
Dany Cow
I've been singing and dancing this song all day long. I'm male, 42, family man: The power of well done music. Thanks DreamWife.
WaterPocket
Hey heartbreaker!!
Nicolas Pigrais
Saw them live yesterday night and that was an instant musical crush. I can hear a little Sleater-Kinney in their songs but with a more powerful message. I hope they're going to blow out internationally, the world needs them now :)
Sterling Blake
i agree, but the thing thats cooler is they have a good bass guitarist
thiggy
Underrated guitarist. Well done and innovative.
ThatGuyMark
One of the best bands i've ever seen live, fantastic musicians
Aljo A
An accurate song about what it’s likesurviving sexual assault. “I took on the world to find myself again”
l u i x f e r n a n d e z
the guitar in this band is so amazing.
Viktor Már Leifsson
Somebody better recognize that this is meant for everybody. We need more of this!
Yesenia
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
You had a smile across your face
It was bound to happen
What you wore and how you bore it so well
What did you expect would happen?
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
[Pre-Chorus]
I took on heaven
Took on heaven
Took on heaven
To find peace
I took on the world
Took on the world
Took on the world
To find me again
[Chorus]
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
[Verse]
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
You had a smile across your face
It was bound to happen
What you wore and how you bore it so well
What did you expect would happen?
You were a cute girl standing backstage
It was bound to happen
[Pre-Chorus]
I took on heaven
Took on heaven
Took on heaven
To find peace
I took on the world
Took on the world
Took on the world
To find me again
[Chorus]
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody
[Pre-Chorus]
I took on heaven
Took on heaven
Took on heaven
To find peace
I took on the world
Took on the world
Took on the world
To find me again
[Chorus]
I am not my body
I am somebody
I am not my body
I am somebody