Back to Sleep
Factory of Dreams Lyrics


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A crowded world
Hopeless and greedy
Actors playing a role
In this Dark City

A star among a trillion ones
And I see you everyday
In my hopes and dreams
And I wake up in a scream

I see you everyday
In my dreams so deep
But I can’t find the way
I just wanna go back to sleep
Oh how I wish
To hold you in my arms
How I wish
To stay with you
Oblivious to the world outside

Keep me inside forever

I’m looking for you
Within the Constellation
I want you, need you
Save me from Desperation

Wanna show you a new World
Visit Galaxies afar
New Dimensions to behold
Jumping from Star to Star

I dreamt of your eyes
My fatal addiction
But I don't know who you are
And I can’t seem to reach you

Don’t ever wake me my dear
I have chosen my place
Why can't I make it real
Why can’t I make you stay
By my side

I see you everyday
In my dreams so deep
But I can’t find the way
I just wanna go back to sleep
Oh how I wish
To hold you in my arms
How I wish
To stay with you
Oblivious to the world outside





Keep me inside forever

Overall Meaning

The Factory of Dreams song "Back to Sleep" explores the idea of escaping from the mundaneness of reality by retreating into dreams. The lyrics start by painting a bleak image of the world as a crowded and hopeless place filled with people playing roles, like actors in a movie. Against this backdrop, the singer finds solace in their dreams, where they see someone they long to be with.


The lyrics touch on themes of longing and desperation, with the singer desperately searching for this person within the constellations and dreaming of new worlds they could explore together. The dream world, where they can be "oblivious to the world outside," becomes the ideal sanctuary for the singer. They wish they could keep dreaming forever and are resigned to the fact that they cannot seem to make this person they long for, real.


In the chorus, the singer expresses their yearning to escape reality and stay in their dreams. They wish to hold the person they see in their dreams, who they consider to be a "fatal addiction." The song ends with the singer questioning why they can't make their dream world and the person in it real and pleading to be kept inside forever.


Line by Line Meaning

A crowded world
The world is densely populated and overflowing with people, making it feel claustrophobic and overwhelming.


Hopeless and greedy
People have lost their sense of optimism and are only focused on satisfying their own desires even at the expense of others.


Actors playing a role
People are living inauthentically and pretending to be someone they are not.


In this Dark City
The world is a bleak and empty place where negativity thrives and hope is hard to come by.


A star among a trillion ones
Among the many stars in the sky, this person is unique and special.


And I see you everyday
This person is constantly on the singer's mind and they think about them often.


In my hopes and dreams
The person is present in the singer's aspirations and desires.


And I wake up in a scream
The singer often experiences nightmares where the person they long for is absent from their life.


But I can’t find the way
The singer is unable to figure out how to make their dreams a reality and be with the person they desire.


I just wanna go back to sleep
The singer would rather remain in a dream state where they can be with the person they long for than face reality without them.


Oh how I wish
The singer deeply desires the presence and companionship of the person they fantasize about.


To hold you in my arms
The singer wants to physically embrace and connect with this person.


To stay with you
The singer wants to spend time with this person and never let them go.


Oblivious to the world outside
The singer wants to become lost in the presence of this person and disregard everything else happening around them.


Keep me inside forever
The singer does not want to leave the dreamworld where they can be with the person they desire.


I’m looking for you
The singer is actively searching for a way to connect with the person they long for.


Within the Constellation
The singer is looking for this person among the many other people in their life.


I want you, need you
The singer's desire for this person is strong and all-consuming.


Save me from Desperation
The singer wants this person to rescue them from the dark and hopeless world they feel trapped in.


Wanna show you a new World
The singer wants to share their hopes and dreams with this person and introduce them to a new, better way of life.


Visit Galaxies afar
The singer wants to explore new territories and experiences with this person, and uncover the mysteries of the universe together.


New Dimensions to behold
The singer wants to discover new aspects of themselves and their relationship with this person, and explore new possibilities.


Jumping from Star to Star
The singer wants to embark on a journey of discovery and growth with this person, and pursue new adventures together.


I dreamt of your eyes
The singer has had many dreams about this person and the vivid memory of their eyes haunts them.


My fatal addiction
The singer's obsession with this person is all-consuming and has become a dangerous habit for them.


But I don't know who you are
The singer is uncertain about the true identity and nature of the person they fantasize about.


And I can’t seem to reach you
The singer is unable to connect with this person and make their dreams a reality.


Don’t ever wake me my dear
The singer never wants to leave the dreamworld where they can be with the person they desire.


I have chosen my place
The singer has decided to stay in the dreamworld and never leave, even if it means never being with the person they desire in reality.


Why can't I make it real
The singer is struggling to turn their fantasies and dreams into tangible reality.


Why can’t I make you stay
The singer wants this person to always be present in their life and never leave them.


By my side
The singer wants to be with this person and have them by their side at all times.




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Tainá Beio

Eu amo demais essa música 🖤

BigJdk

The amazing vocal talent of Jessica combined with the great musical skills of Hugo is just mindblowing!! I've been a fan of Jessica's voice for more than 5 years now and it has only been improving so the level is sky high! I've been a fan of Hugo for 3 or 4 years now I think and what he has created here with Jessica... Nothing less than fantastic!!

SpamtoNeo

It's not just the lyrics that have meaning for me, it is the music behind her voice and around it, lifting it up and making a harmonious tone in my ears.

Por siempre Sabines

Her voice is like a cold breeze that makes your have goosebumps. The whole song is like standing in a field and let the wind play with your hair as you close your eyes and pretend you are a bird, a huge delight....

Jerrica Temple

Bands like this speak to the song of a person's soul. Her voice is amazing and paints beautiful and raw pictures in your head

Zach Gibbs

FoD is an amazing band! They manufacture an entire experience with sound for you. This is a skill long lost from most new artists. With this video I was lost in the music before I had seen the video and now I am getting lost in both. Amazing vocal quality and musical creativity.

Chris Aguirre

Sometimes I wish I wouldn't find songs like this, they are so enjoyable they make my other songs sound like shit for awhile.

Bibi

Essa música tem uma delicadeza e sensibilidade notáveis. Quanto mais ouço Factory of Dreams, mais me encanto.

obecas

Épico, transcendente, com uma produção que me parece soberba. Tema tocante, através de uma voz que delicia os deuses! O desejo de muito sucesso, que não é merecido, mas absolutamente devido! Um abraço

RTEK

All I had to do was hear her sing and now I'm a fan. Her voice is greatness.

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