Their new single “Wolves” immediately caught the ears of SiriusXM’s AltNation and was placed in full rotation. The song climbed the Alt18 Countdown (based on fan votes) - peaking at #7. It also received spins on KROQ and reached #2 on alternative specialty radio's FMQB and KKBB singles charts.
The band is headed back into the studio this summer to record a follow-up LP to be released in early 2016 via Fairfax Recordings.
Drugs
Dreamers Lyrics
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Coming down,
searching for the next high.
Kids in the dirt,
scavengers hungry for a good time.
And it's just so easy
we can never get enough.
I've given up on love,
we do it 'cause we're young.
And we're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
We're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
We're gonna get
more, 'cause it's cheap.
'Cause we're sheep,
looking for the rad life.
Fast, want it now.
Don't wanna think for ourself,
we're just millenials.
We do it for the drugs,
we can never get enough.
I've given up on love,
we do it 'cause we're young.
And we're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
We're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
We're gonna get high.
I don't wanna come down
I don't wanna calm down
We're gonna get
We're gonna get
We're gonna get high
We do it for the drugs,
we can never get enough.
I've given up on love,
we do it 'cause we're young.
And we're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
We're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
We're gonna get.
The lyrics of Dreamers's song "DRUGS" paint a vivid picture of the reckless abandon and carefree nature that comes with drug use. The opening lines, "Lost in the clouds, coming down, searching for the next high," set the tone for the rest of the song. The reference to being "lost in the clouds" can be interpreted as being overcome with a drug-induced euphoria or disconnecting from reality. The rest of the chorus solidifies this idea, with the line "We do it for the drugs, we can never get enough."
The second verse further highlights the lack of thought or responsibility that comes with drug use. The line "Fast, want it now, don't wanna think for ourselves, we're just millennials" speaks to the instant gratification and lack of accountability that is often attributed to the younger generation. The idea of being "sheep" and looking for the "rad life" also portrays a desire to fit in and be part of a specific subculture.
The song seems to ultimately convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation to the cycle of drug use. The lines "I've given up on love, we do it 'cause we're young" suggest a lack of fulfillment in other aspects of life and a reliance on drugs as a source of pleasure or escape. The repeated chorus of "we're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher" emphasizes the never-ending desire for more and the inability to break free from the cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in the clouds.
Feeling disconnected from reality.
Coming down,
Returning to reality after a previous high.
searching for the next high.
Looking for the next drug-induced experience to escape reality.
Kids in the dirt,
Individuals who have become reckless and irresponsible due to drug use.
scavengers hungry for a good time.
People looking for a pleasurable experience at the expense of their own health and safety.
And it's just so easy
Referring to how easily accessible drugs can be obtained.
We do it for the drugs,
Choosing to participate in drug use for its own sake, regardless of personal or societal consequences.
we can never get enough.
Being addicted and never satisfied with the amount or quality of drug use experienced.
I've given up on love,
Choosing to escape through drug use rather than pursuing emotional connections with others.
we do it 'cause we're young.
Using youthfulness as a justification for irrational or harmful behavior.
And we're gonna get higher, and higher, and higher.
A sense of increasing addiction and detachment from reality.
more, 'cause it's cheap.
Continually increasing drug usage to compensate for low cost or accessibility.
'Cause we're sheep,
Acknowledging groupthink and following the crowd in participating in drug use.
looking for the rad life.
Seeking a life full of pleasure and excitement, regardless of consequences.
Fast, want it now.
Instant gratification as a motivation for drug use.
Don't wanna think for ourselves,
Choosing to ignore personal responsibility and relinquish control to drug use.
we're just millennials.
A recognition of societal trends and generational influences on drug use.
I don't wanna come down
A reluctance to return to reality and discontinue drug use.
I don't wanna calm down
A desire to maintain the high and disconnection from reality.
We're gonna get high.
Continuing to pursue drug use as a primary source of pleasure and escape.
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carpediem7981
nice context for the song: “DRUGS is a song about our addiction to technology. Phones, social
media, likes, favorites and follows -- they are the fix of our time.
Like drugs, it can make our lives feel enriched and good for a while,
but can also be destructive and cyclical. At shows, it's often a sea of
phones capturing the moment, but at what cost? Do we miss the moment
while we attempt to capture and share it to garner likes, favorites,
follows, etc to boost our esteem? Sometimes I feel like we are missing
out on genuine opportunities to genuinely connect with people, and
experience the physical world. And I'm not passing blame, I do it too. I
never want to be the singer yelling at the crowd to put their phones
down while "I" perform, but if I ever did, it would be out of my true
desire to be connect to those around me and to celebrate together in the
moment.
We filmed the video in LA over two days, driving out
to the freezing desert, dancing, and smashing phones with guitars.
Directed by the incredible Frank Young, it's a video about being hooked,
dazed, and ultimately breaking free, getting higher and higher onto the
next great plateau.” - Nick Wold, lead singer / guitarist in DREAMERS
@danielblackwell3318
Lost in the clouds
Coming down, searching for the next high
Kids in the dirt
Scavengers hungry for a good time
It's just so easy
We do it for the drugs
We can never get enough
I've given up on love
We do it cause we're young
And we're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
More, cause it's cheap
Cause we're sheep
Looking for the rad life
Fast, want it now
Don't wanna think for ourselves
We're just millennials
We do it for the drugs
We can never get enough
I've given up on love
We do it cause we're young
And we're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
I don't wanna come down
I don't wanna come down
We've gotta get, we've gotta get
We've gotta get high
We do it for the drugs
We can never get enough
I've given up on love
We do it cause we're young
And we're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
@bluemeanie7180
[Verse 1]
Lost in the clouds
Coming down, searching for the next high
Kids in the dirt
Scavengers hungry for a good time
It's just so easy
[Pre-Chorus]
We do it for the drugs
We can never get enough
I've given up on love
We do it cause we're young
[Chorus]
And we're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
[Verse 2]
More, cause it's cheap
Cause we're sheep
Looking for the rad life
Fast, want it now
Don't wanna think for ourselves
We're just millennials
[Pre-Chorus]
We do it for the drugs
We can never get enough
I've given up on love
We do it cause we're young
[Chorus]
And we're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
[Bridge]
I don't wanna come down
I don't wanna come down
We've gotta get, we've gotta get
We've gotta get high
[Pre-Chorus]
We do it for the drugs
We can never get enough
I've given up on love
We do it cause we're young
[Chorus]
And we're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
Higher and higher and higher
We're gonna get
@Frank_Cohen
Dreamers proving new rock can be classic rock.
@DREAMERSjoinus
<3
@jamesd7495
Frank Cohen was just thinking that. hope they don't make one album and quit like most good rock bands have the last 15 years. that drummer is awesome
@anthef2340
James Guthrie 2nd album is finished, new single friday!
@giosalamanca453
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@diego6ix5ive0
James D I agree
@soiledxpurity
Honestly, DREAMERS is my new favorite band. (it helps just a tiny itty bitty bit that the singer is cute af)
@hannah-kp2bn
Andy* same... but I like the drummer 😏
@carpediem7981
nice context for the song: “DRUGS is a song about our addiction to technology. Phones, social
media, likes, favorites and follows -- they are the fix of our time.
Like drugs, it can make our lives feel enriched and good for a while,
but can also be destructive and cyclical. At shows, it's often a sea of
phones capturing the moment, but at what cost? Do we miss the moment
while we attempt to capture and share it to garner likes, favorites,
follows, etc to boost our esteem? Sometimes I feel like we are missing
out on genuine opportunities to genuinely connect with people, and
experience the physical world. And I'm not passing blame, I do it too. I
never want to be the singer yelling at the crowd to put their phones
down while "I" perform, but if I ever did, it would be out of my true
desire to be connect to those around me and to celebrate together in the
moment.
We filmed the video in LA over two days, driving out
to the freezing desert, dancing, and smashing phones with guitars.
Directed by the incredible Frank Young, it's a video about being hooked,
dazed, and ultimately breaking free, getting higher and higher onto the
next great plateau.” - Nick Wold, lead singer / guitarist in DREAMERS
@carpediem7981
+Zamu Teai knew, there had to be more to the song than what was on the
surface, hence why i ended up clicking on the add :). it's so true
though, we've become social media zombies (and dependent on drugs and alcohol and whatever else we use to fill the void) and it's not healthy. -to
living in the moment! and experiencing the moment in the moment! it's okay to feel pain, makes the great moments of life even better!