Dreamer
Eighteen April Lyrics
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Trying to fit in my coffin and fill it with gold
The prize I won for the souls I have sold
Seasons change yet
I still shiver in my winter
I grew numb to all these blisters
Jumped on the last train home
Wishing it to take me back in time
Another bottle down
Smiling my fake intention
Another bottle down
Smiling my fake intention
Don't fade away
Open up your eyes
See through my skin
A million unsaid words
Clouded thoughts and blurry visions
Scream out scream out
This feeling just never ends
Don't let it grow inside of you
It only takes a few ticks around the clock
One more tight grip biting my teeth
Tomorrow becomes my dream
One more tight grip biting my teeth
Tomorrow becomes my dream
Don't fade away
Open up your eyes and see through my skin
Don't fade away
Open up your eyes and see through my skin
Don't fade away
Open up your eyes see through my skin
A million unsaid words
Clouded thoughts and blurry visions
Scream out scream out
This feeling just never ends
Don't let it grow inside of you
It only takes a few ticks around the clock
I am what I choose to be
The roads are paved in my own direction
I am what I am
I am what I dream
The lyrics to Eighteen April's song, Dreamer, convey a sense of melancholy and longing for the past while also addressing the theme of materialism and its potential negative effects on one's well-being. The opening lines, "Repeated stories life gaining dust, Trying to fit in my coffin and fill it with gold, The prize I won for the souls I have sold," suggest that the singer has lived a life full of repetition and is attempting to accumulate material wealth, but is ultimately feeling empty and unfulfilled. Despite the changing of the seasons, the singer still feels a sense of coldness and detachment from their world.
The song has a message of hope, however, as the singer urges the listener to "open up your eyes" and see the world through their perspective. The lines "Don't let it grow inside of you, It only takes a few ticks around the clock" suggest that it's important to let go of negative feelings and desires, and to live in the present moment rather than constantly longing for the past. The repetition of the line "Don't fade away, Open up your eyes and see through my skin" emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding between individuals.
In the final lines of the song, the singer declares, "I am what I choose to be, The roads are paved in my own direction, I am what I am, I am what I dream." This indicates a sense of agency and self-determination, suggesting that the singer is actively choosing to pursue their dreams and forge their own path in life, rather than simply conforming to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Repeated stories life gaining dust
My life is stuck in a loop of monotonous routines and I feel stagnant.
Trying to fit in my coffin and fill it with gold
I am chasing materialistic gains, and trying to fulfill society's expectations of success, even if it comes at the cost of my own happiness and freedom.
The prize I won for the souls I have sold
I have compromised my true self and values to achieve the success that society deems desirable, and now I feel empty and soulless.
Seasons change yet, I still shiver in my winter
Despite the passage of time, I cannot escape the cold and isolating feelings that I am experiencing.
I grew numb to all these blisters
I have become desensitized to the emotional pain and struggles that I have faced, and it no longer affects me in the same way.
Jumped on the last train home wishing it to take me back in time and never return
I am longing for a way to escape my current reality and return to a past time where I felt happy and free.
Another bottle down Smiling my fake intention
I am trying to numb my pain and emotions with alcohol, but it's only a temporary escape and deep down I know it won't solve anything.
Don't fade away Open up your eyes See through my skin
I am pleading for someone to see through my facade and truly understand the pain and struggles that I am going through.
A million unsaid words Clouded thoughts and blurry visions
I have a lot of unresolved feelings and thoughts that are clouding my mind and making it hard for me to see a clear path forward.
Scream out scream out This feeling just never ends
I feel like I am trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering, and it's suffocating me.
Don't let it grow inside of you It only takes a few ticks around the clock
I am warning others to not let their pain and struggles consume them, as it can spiral out of control quickly.
One more tight grip biting my teeth Tomorrow becomes my dream
I am holding onto the hope that tomorrow will be a better day, and I am willing to endure the pain and struggles of today to make that dream a reality.
I am what I choose to be The roads are paved in my own direction I am what I am I am what I dream
I am taking control of my own life and choosing my own path, even if it's different from what society expects of me. I am the product of my choices and my dreams, and I will not let anyone else define me.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd.
Written by: Eighteen April
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Ryuiti
Insane. Fucking good song !.
I look forward to more songs haha Continue this way
Joshy Q
Happy 18 April day! Came back to this vid to say you’re an absolutely amazing band
ASIANCORE WORLDWIDE
1:13 HOLY SHIT! I WANNA MOSH ALONE IN MY ROOM! HAHAHA
These cleans, my God. South Korean metal is fuckin' good!
cyan225
I viewed your channel and was so surprised to see all those V-Kei songs. : P Just subscribed.
Jinwon Seo
진짜 우리나라 코어 씬은 미국 못지 않게 좋다ㅜㅜ
Cuzzeh
Can we please get this song on spotify? Or even on bandcamp for purchase? Ive waited weeks 🙁
Nike Hong
Hi this is the drummer for Eighteen April. First of all, thank you for interest in our band's music. We are still in the process of making our music available on all foreign music streaming/purchase sites, but as we are a Korea-based band, the process is taking a little longer than originally anticipated. As such, the process should be completed any day now and if you would like updated news on our foreign releases, please feel free to check out our Facebook page for more information.
Thanks for checking us out!
김형기
Awesome!!
Sunghun Cho
Damn fucking awesome💕
92 orchid
개멋지다♥♥