Dreamsong
Freesscape Lyrics
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Forgotten who is chasing who
Why am I musically tormented?
What have I done to be so musically tormented?
Ambiance breathes down the back of my neck
It's just like the furniture--unnoticed but it's always there
Why am I musically tormented?
What have I done to be so musically tormented?
We are all year, all year tormented
We are all year, all year tormented
We are all year, new year tormented (Why am I musically tormented?)
We are all year, new year tormented (What have I done to be so musically tormented?)
We are all year, new year tormented (Why am I musically tormented?)
We are all year, new year tormented (What have I done to be so musically tormented?)
The opening lines of Freesscape's Dreamsong express a feeling of exhaustion and confusion, as the singer reflects on a long, arduous journey or competition whose original purpose has become unclear. The phrase "forgotten who is chasing who" suggests a sense of disorientation and loss of focus, as well as a deeper existential questioning of the reasons behind our pursuits and struggles. The repetition of the phrase "why am I musically tormented?" adds to this feeling of being lost in a maze of uncertainty, and implies a connection between the singer's experience and the auditory realm of music.
The second stanza continues the theme of being haunted or troubled by something unseen, with the "ambiance" serving as a metaphor for the pervasive, intangible forces that shape our emotions and perceptions. The line "it's just like the furniture--unnoticed but it's always there" highlights the insidious nature of this presence, which can go unnoticed or unacknowledged until it becomes overwhelming. The chorus repeats the phrase "we are all year, new year tormented" in a mantra-like fashion, driving home the idea that these feelings of confusion and distress are universal and timeless.
Overall, Dreamsong evokes a sense of grappling with the mysteries of existence, and the ways in which our struggles and aspirations can become entangled with invisible, overpowering forces. The use of music as a symbolic language throughout the song adds an extra layer of meaning, suggesting that the act of creation and expression is both a source of inspiration and a cause for anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Pushing so long I can't remember how this race started
I've been struggling for so long that I can't even remember why I started, or what I'm really trying to achieve anymore.
Forgotten who is chasing who
The situation is so confusing and chaotic that I can't even tell who's trying to catch me or who I'm trying to catch.
Ambiance breathes down the back of my neck
The atmosphere is constantly hovering over me, making me feel uneasy and unsettled.
It's just like the furniture--unnoticed but it's always there
It's a subtle and constant presence in my life, like furniture that I never really pay attention to but that I couldn't function without.
We are all year, all year tormented
The torment is ongoing and never-ending, affecting us all year round.
We are all year, new year tormented (Why am I musically tormented?)
Even as we enter a new year, the torment continues. I'm still questioning why I'm specifically being tormented musically.
We are all year, new year tormented (What have I done to be so musically tormented?)
As we begin a new year, I'm still trying to figure out what I could have possibly done to deserve this musical torment that I'm experiencing.
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.