Stories
Forgetting The Memories Lyrics

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In your dream!

This is what we know,
about ourselves!
This is what we see,
in ourselves!

We are told in stories

But we are unknown
We lie forgotten
In your dream

Never trust a wise word
It will lead you
To another world
Encrypted from this earth

Never look into my eyes
You will see the devil
Inside of me
Haunting my dreams
Haunting my dreams

This is my worst nightmare
I need you by my side

This is what we know,
We know!
This is what we see,
We see!

We are told in stories
But we are unknown
We lie forgotten
In your dream

Chasing control is our dream!

This is what we know,
(This is what we know)
This is what we see,
(This is what we see)

(This is what we are)
We are told in stories
But we are unknown
We lie forgotten
In your dream

In this end
This end!

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "In your dream" introduces a sense of introspection in the listener - this song is meant to make us reflect on ourselves and what we know about our own stories. The first half of the chorus reminds us that while we may have a certain perception of ourselves, we are still largely unknown by the outside world. The second half of the chorus adds a haunting element to the song, implying that we are forgettable even in our own minds - our stories are barely remembered, if they are remembered at all.

The second verse introduces a sense of mistrust - "never trust a wise word" warns us that we may be led astray. The following line "encrypted from this earth" implies that those wise words may come from a source beyond our realm of understanding. The next line brings this theme inward - "never look into my eyes" implies that there may be darkness within the singer that they don't want exposed. This darkness is further explored in the final lines of the song, where the singer shares their worst nightmare and seeks comfort from someone else.

Overall, "Stories" invites the listener to look inward and question their own perception of themselves, while also exploring themes of mistrust and darkness within our own thoughts.

Line by Line Meaning

In your dream!
The following lyrics refer to a dreamlike state in which the singer is exploring what they know about themselves and the world.

This is what we know,
The singer is acknowledging that they have a limited understanding of themselves and the world around them.

about ourselves!
Despite this limited understanding, the singer believes they do have some knowledge about who they are.

This is what we see,
The artist is stating their perceptions of the world and their place in it.

in ourselves!
These perceptions are limited to the internal, personal experiences of the artist.

We are told in stories
The singer is musing on how their understanding of the world has been shaped by the stories they've been told throughout their life.

But we are unknown
Despite these stories, the singer feels a sense of not truly being known or understood by others.

We lie forgotten
The artist feels that they are overlooked or unimportant in the larger scheme of things.

Never trust a wise word
The artist warns against blindly accepting advice or wisdom from others.

It will lead you
This type of advice will often result in

To another world
an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation.

Encrypted from this earth
This new situation may feel like it's come from a completely different, unrecognizable world.

Never look into my eyes
The singer is warning against looking too closely at their true emotions or thoughts.

You will see the devil
The singer feels that their true self is negative or flawed in some way, like a devil.

Inside of me
The devilish aspects of the singer's personality are internal.

Haunting my dreams
The negative aspects of the artist's personality are also affecting their subconscious thoughts and dreams.

This is my worst nightmare
The artist feels like their negative internal thoughts and emotions are their greatest fear.

I need you by my side
The singer is reaching out for support to help them overcome their negative emotions.

Chasing control is our dream!
The singer expresses that the ultimate goal they're chasing is a sense of control and stability in their life.

This is what we know,
The artist reiterates their limited understanding of the world.

We know!
Despite this limitation, the artist is confident in what they do know.

This is what we see,
The artist is describing their perception of the world.

We see!
Despite their limitations, the singer is confident in what they observe.

We are told in stories
The artist again acknowledges that a lot of their understanding of the world comes from the stories they've been told.

But we are unknown
Despite this understanding, the singer still feels like their true self is unknown to others.

We lie forgotten
The singer feels like they're easily overlooked or disregarded by others.

In your dream
The singer ends the song by returning to the dreamlike state introduced at the beginning of the song, highlighting the sense of uncertainty and impermanence in their understanding of the world.

Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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