SWEET DREAMS
FakeOb Lyrics

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Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Hold your head up; keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

Hold your head up; keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of FakeOb's "Sweet Dreams" are reflective of the human search for meaning and happiness. The singer acknowledges that everyone is looking for something, but what that is can be subjective and varies from person to person. The song suggests that one's dreams, whatever they may be, are what make life worth living.

The repetition of the phrase "Sweet dreams are made of this" emphasizes the idea that the dreams we have are what we aspire to and what keep us going through the mundane realities of life. The line "Some of them want to use you, some of them want to be used by you" implies that people can be both users and the used, and that relationships can be complicated, often marred by betrayals and power struggles. The chorus--"Hold your head up, keep your head up, moving on"--encourages the listener to persevere in the face of these struggles, and keep looking for their own "sweet dreams."

In essence, "Sweet Dreams" is a song about the human search for happiness, and the trials and tribulations that come with it. It recognizes that relationships can be fraught with danger, but that we must keep our heads up and continue striving for our dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweet dreams are made of this
The idea of having good dreams is something that everyone longs for.

Who am I to disagree?
As an artist, I acknowledge the different views that people have.

I travel the world and the seven seas
I am exposed to different cultures and individuals from different parts of the world.

Everybody's looking for something
Everyone has a desire or goal that they are working towards.

Some of them want to use you
Some people want to take advantage of you for their own benefit.

Some of them want to get used by you
Some individuals are willing to be used by others for their own benefit.

Some of them want to abuse you
Some individuals want to mistreat or take advantage of you in a negative way.

Some of them want to be abused
Some people are willing to allow others to harm or mistreat them.

Hold your head up; keep your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up and move forward even when faced with challenges or struggles.