Dreams
Genius Lyrics

In these lyrics, Genius describes a feeling of aimlessness and disillusionment with the world around them. They begin by describing themselves as "lazy and dumb", implying a feeling of stagnation and lethargy. They then go on to describe the way they experience each day, "licking" it like salt from a dream. This suggests that they are not fully engaged in their own life, and that their experiences feel distant and unreal to them.

Genius then describes the colorful rings they gather at night, perhaps suggesting that they engage in frivolous or meaningless activities to distract themselves from their own sense of ennui. They "snuff out the gleam", or extinguish any sense of purpose or meaning that might be found in these experiences. They describe a person calling out for them, but insist that they didn't hear because the call was never "loud enough". This could suggest that Genius is seeking something more meaningful or fulfilling in their life, but is unable to find it because they are not fully engaged or aware of their surroundings.

The lyrics continue with Genius describing their own feelings of anxiety and desperation, "freaking out" because they missed a call from someone important. They then express regret for all the time they spent focusing on their appearance over meaningful relationships and experiences, only to find themselves alone and unhappy. The final lines, "All this for a song? All this for a song?" could suggest that Genius is questioning the value of their own artistic endeavors, and wondering if their struggles and anxieties are worth it in the pursuit of creative expression.