Dreamboy is one of two artists:

1). Dreamboy has always been about … Read Full Bio ↴Dreamboy is one of two artists:

1). Dreamboy has always been about three things: melodies, harmonies and energy. They are now ready to release their first full-length album “It Means The World To Me” in Sweden on October 17th and a release date will soon be set for Japan. As this is written, the first single “What Have I Done” is being played heavily by national radio P3, college radio and alternative web radio stations.

Starting out in 2001, what became the band’s first demo was originally recorded as a friend’s final project for engineering school. The songs soon caught the attention of music producers and record label executives. Four new recordings were made and a proper EP was born. National radio P3, college radio and MTV Nordic all picked up the two singles from the EP. The critics were thrilled about this "punk version of the Beach Boys", focusing on the strength of their song writing, their vocal arrangements, and their by now well-established reputation for being an explosive live act. The EP was followed by a single and more touring, and after playing their first big festival in Sweden, critics wrote that Dreamboy’s 30 minutes on stage was “magic...the best act of the whole festival”.

The very same day the band created a MySpace profile and uploaded some songs, three different Japanese record labels contacted the band and a few months later a maxi-EP was released in Japan with great success.

The band continues writing and performing as they always have, with sincerity, intensity and a commitment to creating the music they love. And it’s still all about melodies, harmonies and energy.

2.) Dreamboy was a mid-'80s R&B/funk band signed to Quincy Jones' Qwest Records distributed by Warner Bros. Its lineup was singer Jeff Stanton, guitarist Jeff Bass, keyboardist Jimi Hunt, and bassist and drummer George "Dewey" Twymon. The group was started at Oak Park, MI's Oak Park High School. Their sole hit was the ballad "Don't Go," which hit number 17 R&B on Billboard's R&B chart in early 1984. Its follow-up was another ballad, "I Promise (I Do Love You)," which made it to number 45 R&B in fall 1984. Their sole album, Contact, would also see a release that year.

What Have I Done
Dreamboy Lyrics

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25, has anybody seen my life?
I lost it somewhere '95
Time stands still and time sure flies
Slower, faster everyday
I did tons of stuff today, and I did nothing anyways
And that's the thing, it's all the same
Nothing changes

(Chorus)
Have no hopes I have no dreams
I think to much and then I scream
What have I done?
I've wasted so much time, years of hanging 'round
Undone is done
I've wasted so much time, years of hanging 'round

I won't hold my breath no more
This is it, no less, no more
It's ok, I've come to terms
Still sometimes it really hurts

I can see, it's hard to take this seriously
And you might even laugh at me
But I'm way past self-irony, I mean business

(Chorus)

Happy memories, running 'round
I'm seven years old, frass beneath my feet, stay outside until it
gets cold
Cut to present day, I just stay indoors all summer
Whine my days away

What have I done?
I've wasted so much time, years of hanging 'round
Undone is done
I've wasted so much time, years of hanging 'round

I won't hold my breath no more
This is it, no less, no more
It's ok, I've come to terms
Still sometimes it really hurts

Lallalalalallalalal.

Overall Meaning

Dreamboy's song What Have I Done talks about a person who is disillusioned with life and feels that they have done nothing significant, wasting years of their life hanging around. The artist in the song reflects on their life, feeling lost and disconnected with time. They wonder if anyone has seen their life as they lost it somewhere in 1995, which suggests that they feel they have not lived since then. The lyrics suggest the artist's perception of time as both slow and fast, slower than they'd like and faster than they can control. This creates a sense of hopelessness about the future, and they feel that nothing changes.

The artist reflects on their lack of hope and dreams, and excessive thinking that leads them to scream, leading to the question: What have I done? The chorus repeats this question, emphasizing the artist's regret at having wasted so much time and feeling like nothing has been accomplished. They also express how they won't hold their breath anymore, accepting that this is their life with no less or more. Despite coming to terms with their life, it still hurts sometimes.
The song ends on a nostalgic note, thinking about the happy memories of childhood, running around barefoot outside, and how they now spend their days indoors whining away.

Line by Line Meaning

25, has anybody seen my life?
At twenty-five years old, the singer questions the trajectory of their life and wonders if anyone else notices its absence.

I lost it somewhere '95
The singer feels that they lost their life in 1995, implying that they have not lived fully since then.

Time stands still and time sure flies
The singer acknowledges the paradoxical feeling of time seemingly standing still while also flying by.

Slower, faster everyday
The singer notes that time seems to move both slower and faster as they become more aware of their wasted time.

I did tons of stuff today, and I did nothing anyways
The singer realizes that despite appearing busy, they have not accomplished anything meaningful or substantial.

And that's the thing, it's all the same
The singer laments that their days are monotonous and unfulfilling, with no real changes or improvements.

Nothing changes
The singer repeats the idea that nothing ever seems to change, emphasizing their feeling of stagnation.

Have no hopes I have no dreams
The singer expresses a sense of hopelessness and lack of ambition or aspiration.

I think to much and then I scream
The singer's overthinking and self-reflection lead to feelings of distress and frustration.

What have I done?
The singer questions the choices and actions (or lack thereof) that have brought them to this state of regret and despair.

I've wasted so much time, years of hanging 'round
The singer reflects on the amount of time they have squandered in a state of passivity, referencing years of simply hanging around without purpose or direction.

Undone is done
The singer seems to acknowledge that their past cannot be undone and that they must accept the consequences of their actions.

I won't hold my breath no more
The singer indicates that they will no longer wait or hope for change, but rather accept their situation.

This is it, no less, no more
The singer accepts their current state as the final reality, with no better or worse alternative.

It's ok, I've come to terms
The singer appears to have made peace with their situation, finding some solace in acceptance.

Still sometimes it really hurts
Despite their acceptance, the singer admits that they still feel pain and regret for their wasted years.

Happy memories, running 'round
The singer reminisces about a happy childhood, free from the burden of regret and wasted time.

I'm seven years old, frass beneath my feet, stay outside until it gets cold
The singer fondly recalls idyllic memories of childhood, playing outside until late in the day without a care in the world.

Cut to present day, I just stay indoors all summer
The singer contrasts their current state of being housebound and inactive with their joyful memories of playing outside as a child.

Whine my days away
The singer laments their daily routine of complaining and wasting time, acknowledging that they have fallen into a pattern of unhappiness.

Lallalalalallalalal.
This line appears to be a meaningless vocalization and does not contribute to the overall meaning of the song.

Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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