Fantasy
Dye Lyrics


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The walls so high and you
won't feel
The moon is always spying on
your fears
I make it to the golden gate
and fail
So then you throw your fantasy away
to fade

Oh and I take,
take it in vain
So I fake,
fake it again

To Tokyo network stocks
I stream
All of my wasted dreams on
the screen

Oh and I take,
take it in vain
So I fake,
fake it again

Could I
not take it in vain? Oh,
could I
not fake it again?
Can't I
not take it in pain? Oh,
can't I
not fake it again?

I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain

I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain

I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain





I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain

Overall Meaning

In the song "Fantasy" by Dye, the lyrics depict a struggle with personal insecurities and fears. The walls are built high, and they prevent the singer from feeling anything. The moon is described as a constant watcher of their fears, which suggests a sense of paranoia and feeling constantly scrutinized. The singer then attempts to reach the golden gate, which may symbolize a place of inner peace, but they fail to do so. As a result, they throw their fantasy away, allowing it to fade.


The chorus of the song portrays the singer faking and taking in vain. They turn to the Tokyo network stocks in an attempt to stream their wasted dreams on a screen. This suggests they may be seeking validation or trying to escape their reality by living through their fantasies online.


In the final verse, the singer questions whether they could stop taking in vain and faking it. They express a desire to not take it in pain, suggesting that they are tired of living a life filled with insecurities and fears. The repetition of the line "I've sent my heart away, like heroes in the rain" conveys a sense of resignation or giving up, likening the act of running away from their problems or sending their heart away as a heroic but ultimately futile effort.


Line by Line Meaning

The walls so high and you won't feel
You're trapped in a situation where obstacles surround you and you struggle to feel anything


The moon is always spying on your fears
You're constantly being watched, even in your moments of weakness and fear


I make it to the golden gate and fail
You've come so close to achieving your dreams, but ultimately fall short and feel like a failure


So then you throw your fantasy away to fade
You give up on your dreams and let them fade away into nothingness


Oh and I take, take it in vain
You continue to pursue your desires, even though they may be fruitless and in vain


So I fake, fake it again
You put on a facade and pretend to be something you're not, attempting to achieve your goals through false means


To Tokyo network stocks I stream
You've turned to technology and investment as a way of achieving your aspirations


All of my wasted dreams on the screen
Your many failed attempts and unfulfilled dreams are displayed for all to see on the digital screen


Could I not take it in vain? Oh, could I not fake it again?
You question whether there is another way to attain success that isn't plagued by emptiness and falsehood


Can't I not take it in pain? Oh, can't I not fake it again?
You wonder if there's a way to achieve your goals without experiencing the pain and suffering that comes with it


I've sent my heart away, like heroes in the rain
You've let go of your emotions and vulnerability, like a hero who bravely faces the elements in the rain




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUILLAUME TEYSSIER, GUILLEBON JUAN DE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ilyPenn23

My interpretation of the song:

"The walls so high and you won't feel. The moon is always spying on your fears."
These lines refer to some sort of struggle/failure - "the walls" are the speaker's troubles and the comment about the moon emphasizes that he, the speaker, can't escape them. Note the imagery: darkness accompanies the moon/nighttime and "high" walls suggest an insurmountable problem.

"I make it to the golden gate and fail. So then you throw your fantasy away to fade."
The meaning of this line is a bit obvious - the speaker went to the Golden Gate bridge with the intent of jumping off, but couldn't do it. He then concludes that he has to live with his life, so he "throws [his] fantasy away to fade." The speaker had dreams, a fantasy that he wanted to live out. Now that he's failed to achieve that fantasy, he throws it away.

"Oh and I take, take it in vain. So I fake, fake it again."
The speaker laments on his efforts to achieve his dream. He feels his efforts were in vain because he ultimately never actualized his fantasy. This "fake" line is a bit tricky. I think the speaker decides to "fake" that everything is alright - that his fantasy can still be achieved and that despite how he miserable he feels, everything is OK. 

"To Tokyo network stocks I stream. All of my wasted dreams on the screen."
This gives some insight on the speaker's "fantasy." He put his money, life, and dreams into his investments in an attempt to strike it rich, but it all fell through. It all fails, and he's put into the position from which he narrates the song.

"Could I not take it in vain? Could I not fake it again? Can't I not take it in pain?"
At this point, I think the speaker is falling apart and he can't cope with what has happened. He can't "fake" it anymore - he wants to escape, but he can't. 

"I've sent my heart away, like heroes in the rain."
Figuratively, the speaker says he has sent his heart away. The "heart" is what makes us truly human - he's basically declaring himself too miserable to live on. A curious simile is used here - the heart is sent away "like heroes in the rain." Not really sure how to interpret that, but think to the imagery of rain - dark, and gloomy. Its connotation suggests misery. I like @isenyneon's interpretation from over at songmeanings... to quote him/her: "[he is] lamenting that he followed society's image of what's valuable."



All comments from YouTube:

@FireAimScream

The song by itself is actually about failure and giving up the pursuit of happiness, but still wanting to go back to a more innocent time when it seemed achievable.

@squeeshsquash8173

That's cool, the video itself is about sexual pure pressure

@kerchewy2571

oooh so that’s why i like it so much

@tylertheultimatebadass87

Alas, the meaning went right over my head

Then again the music video was quite distracting

@Perfectcellsimp

The Cell pfp 👀

@candeljar4275

Just shut up and listen to the song. No one thinks you're cool for your half ass philosophy on a song lol

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@WerewolfEnjoyer

This song is so great it blows my eyes right out of my skull.

@Senator-KO

Eight years late, but I see 👀 what you did there….

@Senator-KO

You still there m8?

@wooperfuri999

@@Senator-KOI am

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