Dream Girl Evil
Florence the Machine Lyrics
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Walk on water just to kiss me
Oh, come and get me
Drag me out, destroy me
I've been expecting you, I'm ready
Deliver me that bad news baby
Am I your dream girl?
But you could never hold me
And like me better in your head
Make me evil, then I'm an angel instead
At least you'll sanctify me when I'm dead
Dream girl evil, dream girl evil
Dream girl evil, dream girl evil
Did I disappoint you?
Did mommy make you sad?
Do I at least remind you
Of every girl that made you mad?
Make me perfect, make me your fantasy
You know I deserve it
Well, take it out on me
Am I your dream girl?
You think of me in bed
But you could never hold me
You like me better in your head
Make me evil, then I'm an angel instead
At least you'll sanctify me when I'm dead
Dream girl evil, dream girl evil
Dream girl evil, dream girl evil
Watch me shimmer (shimmer)
A projection of your mother (mother)
But don't come crying (crying)
I am nobody's mother, center
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
It cannot hold (dream girl)
It cannot hold (evil)
It cannot hold (dream girl)
It cannot hold (evil)
It cannot hold (dream girl)
It cannot hold (evil)
It cannot hold (dream girl)
It cannot hold (evil)
In the song "Dream Girl Evil" by Florence + the Machine, the lyrics explore themes of desire, power dynamics, and the struggle for self-identity within a relationship. The singer yearns for the attention and validation of their partner, even if it means being portrayed as an evil figure. They question whether they are seen as just a fantasy, someone to think about in bed but not to truly hold and connect with. The singer desires to be perfect in their partner's eyes, fulfilling their wildest fantasies and absorbing any negative emotions they may have. They hint at the idea of seeking redemption after death, hoping to be sanctified by their partner's perception.
The lyrics also touch upon the complexities of the singer's role within the relationship. They mention potentially disappointing their partner and allude to the influence of their own mother or maternal figure, projecting aspects of their identity onto the singer. The singer asserts their autonomy, stating that they are not anyone's mother or center. This highlights the tension between being desired and objectified, while also striving to maintain a sense of individuality.
Overall, "Dream Girl Evil" delves into the complexities of desire, power struggles, and the need for acceptance and validation within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, did you miss me?
Were you longing for my presence and my essence?
Walk on water just to kiss me
Go to great lengths and defy reason just to be close to me
Oh, come and get me
Oh, come and capture my heart and soul
Drag me out, destroy me
Pull me away forcefully and break me apart
I've been expecting you, I'm ready
I have been anticipating your arrival and I am prepared
Deliver me that bad news baby
Share with me the harsh reality and painful truth, my dear
Am I your dream girl?
Am I the object of your desires and fantasies?
You think of me in bed
I am the focus of your thoughts and fantasies in your most intimate moments
But you could never hold me
But you can never truly possess me or keep me close
And like me better in your head
And you prefer the idea of me, as you imagine me in your mind
Make me evil, then I'm an angel instead
If you make me out to be wicked, then I become a righteous angel in your perception
At least you'll sanctify me when I'm dead
At the very least, you will honor and idealize me once I am no longer alive
Did I disappoint you?
Did I fail to meet your expectations?
Did mommy make you sad?
Did your mother cause you sadness?
Do I at least remind you
Do I, at the very least, bring to mind
Of every girl that made you mad?
Every girl who has provoked anger in you?
Make me perfect, make me your fantasy
Make me flawless, shape me into your ultimate fantasy
You know I deserve it
You know that I am deserving of it
Well, take it out on me
So, direct your frustrations towards me
Watch me shimmer (shimmer)
Observe me radiate and dazzle (radiate and dazzle)
A projection of your mother (mother)
I am a reflection of your mother
But don't come crying (crying)
But do not come to me seeking comfort and solace (seeking comfort and solace)
I am nobody's mother, center
I am not here to fulfill the role of a mother or be the center of someone's world
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
This illusion cannot be sustained, it will crumble
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
This illusion cannot be sustained, it will crumble
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
This illusion cannot be sustained, it will crumble
It cannot hold, it cannot hold
This illusion cannot be sustained, it will crumble
It cannot hold (dream girl)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the idealized dream girl image)
It cannot hold (evil)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the distorted evil image)
It cannot hold (dream girl)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the idealized dream girl image)
It cannot hold (evil)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the distorted evil image)
It cannot hold (dream girl)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the idealized dream girl image)
It cannot hold (evil)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the distorted evil image)
It cannot hold (dream girl)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the idealized dream girl image)
It cannot hold (evil)
This illusion cannot be sustained (the distorted evil image)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch
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@kaileawilson08
✨ Dream Girl Evil Lyrics ✨
Well, Did You Miss Me?
Walk On Water Just To Kiss Me
Oh! Come And Get Me
Drag me out, Destroy Me
I've been Expecting You, I'm Ready
Deliver Me that Bad News, Baby
Am I Your Dream Girl?
You Think Of Me In Bed
But You Could Never Hold Me
And Liked Me Better In Your Head
Make Me Evil
Then I'm An Angel Instead
At Least You'll Sanctify Me When I'm Dead
Dream Girl Evil
Dream Girl еvil
Dream Girl Evil
Dream Girl еvil
Did I Disappoint You?
Did Mommy Make You Sad?
Do I At Least Remind You
Of Every Girl That Made You Mad?
Make Me Perfect, Make Me Your Fantasy
You Know I Deserve It
Well, Take It Out On Me
Am I Your Dream Girl?
You Think Of Me In Bed
But You Could Never Hold Me
You Liked Me Better In Your Head
Make Me Evil
Then I'm An Angel Instead
At Least You'll Sanctify Me When I'm Dead
Dream Girl Evil
Dream Girl Evil
Dream Girl Evil
Dream Girl Evil
Watch Me Shimmer (Shimmer)
A Projection Of Your Mother (Mother)
But Don't Come Crying (Cry)
I Am Nobody's Moral Center (Center)
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold
It Cannot Hold (Dream Girl)
It Cannot Hold (Evil)
It Cannot Hold (Dream Girl)
It Cannot Hold (Evil)
It Cannot Hold (Dream Girl)
It Cannot Hold (Evil)
It Cannot Hold (Dream Girl)
It Cannot Hold (Evil)
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@thelollipopguild9079
Cassandra, Daffodil and Dream Girls Evil are my holy Trinity. MASTERPIECES.
@thelollipopguild9079
Choreomania is a masterpiece too. My 4 favourites
@danyahnaumani6176
*unholy trinity :)
@seykken
Mine Too!!!
@angelic5424
Same.
@shannonnefra9738
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@PalmurcioWorld
"Did I disappoint you?
Did mommy make you sad?
Do I at least remind you
Of every girl that made you mad?"
These may be one of the most brutally honest slam dunk lyrics Florence even came up with. Satirical, clever yet right in your face. Incredible powerful.
@christianschulz2340
Mommy gives a shit hahaha
@WarriorOfStarclan
Florence in her Stevie Nicks era and I am LIVING for it.
@iTeacupPanda
Stevie Nicks meets Kate Bush. Something is so like DREAMSCAPEY that Stevie has never done is in this that is VERY Kate.