Dreamland
Graveyard Club Lyrics


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I′ve been having visions staring at the ceiling
Wearing white jeans with my nostrils bleeding
Love, love, love I'll never be myself again

I keep chasing you but I can′t get closer
My insides full of cherry soda
Love, love, love I'm living in a dreamland
Darling, I won't be afraid of nothin′
It′s only blood

I prayed all day I dunno what for
I die each night but I always get reborn
I'll never be myself again

You′re a single pearl in an empty sea
It's a broken world but you belong here with me
I′m living in a dreamland

Darling, I won't be afraid of nothin′
It's only love

Let the tide recede, it's all a fantasy that you don′t have to believe




Set the tigers free, isn′t life bittersweet?
This world is all a dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Graveyard Club's "Dreamland" are a reflection of the singer's internal struggles as they grapple with the complexities of love and identity. The opening verse establishes a sense of disorientation and confusion as the singer describes having visions while staring at the ceiling, wearing white jeans with their nostrils bleeding. These vivid images suggest a sense of physical and psychological distress, perhaps stemming from a drug-induced state or a deeper emotional pain. The repetition of "Love, love, love" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this powerful, yet elusive emotion in the singer's life.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's relentless pursuit of love, even though they can't seem to get close enough. The metaphor of cherry soda suggests a sense of sweetness and pleasure that is ultimately fleeting and unsatisfying. Despite this, the singer seems to feel trapped in their dreamlike state, unable to fully grasp reality. The line "I'll never be myself again" suggests a loss of self-identity and a sense of alienation from their surroundings.


The second verse introduces an image of a "single pearl in an empty sea," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's unique identity in a world that feels empty and meaningless. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that the singer is unable to break free from their dreamlike state. The final lines of the song offer a sense of acceptance and resignation, as the singer acknowledges that the world is all a dream.


Overall, the lyrics to "Dreamland" convey a sense of existential uncertainty and a longing for connection in a world that often feels surreal and disconnected.


Line by Line Meaning

I′ve been having visions staring at the ceiling
I have been experiencing vivid imagery while lying down and looking up


Wearing white jeans with my nostrils bleeding
I am imagining myself wearing white pants while my nose bleeds


Love, love, love I'll never be myself again
I am consumed by love to the point that my identity has changed and will never be the same


I keep chasing you but I can′t get closer
I am constantly pursuing someone, but I am unable to get any closer to them


My insides full of cherry soda
My stomach is full of cherry soda, likely a metaphor for feeling sick or unsettled


Love, love, love I'm living in a dreamland
I am so in love that I am living in a fantasy world


Darling, I won't be afraid of nothin′
I will not let fear hold me back


It′s only blood
An affirmation that there is nothing to be afraid of in regards to blood


I prayed all day I dunno what for
I spent an entire day praying, but I do not know what I was praying for


I die each night but I always get reborn
I experience a symbolic death each night, but I always wake up renewed


You′re a single pearl in an empty sea
You are a special and rare individual in a vast, desolate world


It's a broken world but you belong here with me
The world may be flawed, but you and I are meant to be together


Let the tide recede, it's all a fantasy that you don′t have to believe
You do not have to believe in this illusionary world, let it fade away like the tide


Set the tigers free, isn′t life bittersweet?
Life can be both beautiful and tragic, like setting free dangerous tigers


This world is all a dream
The world we live in is just a fleeting dream




Writer(s): Dave Grusin, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Lrx9

I’ve been having visions staring at the ceiling
Wearing white jeans with my nostrils bleeding
Love, love, love I’ll never be myself again

I keep chasing you but I can’t get closer
My insides full of cherry soda
Love, love, love I’m living in a dreamland

Darling, I won’t be afraid of nothin’
It’s only blood

I prayed all day I dunno what for
I die each night but I always get reborn
I’ll never be myself again

You’re a single pearl in an empty sea
It’s a broken world but you belong here with me
I’m living in a dreamland

Darling, I won’t be afraid of nothin’
It’s only love

Let the tide recede, it’s all a fantasy that you don’t have to believe
Set the tigers free, isn’t life bittersweet?
This world is all a dream



All comments from YouTube:

@Lrx9

I’ve been having visions staring at the ceiling
Wearing white jeans with my nostrils bleeding
Love, love, love I’ll never be myself again

I keep chasing you but I can’t get closer
My insides full of cherry soda
Love, love, love I’m living in a dreamland

Darling, I won’t be afraid of nothin’
It’s only blood

I prayed all day I dunno what for
I die each night but I always get reborn
I’ll never be myself again

You’re a single pearl in an empty sea
It’s a broken world but you belong here with me
I’m living in a dreamland

Darling, I won’t be afraid of nothin’
It’s only love

Let the tide recede, it’s all a fantasy that you don’t have to believe
Set the tigers free, isn’t life bittersweet?
This world is all a dream

@eiderislassanchez5858

i really need more Graveyard Club, they are purely perfect, if they had more songs they could be all the music i heard ever

@SPESzespoklerycki

This song has a potential to be a HIT!

@juvelyntalenscout1405

Great musicianship, you play with confidence and vocally you have a really good tone.

@ismaelnunez2259

Donde estuve todo este tiempo sin escuchar esta joya!

@angelicagarnica1012

i keep chasing you but i can't get closer, loved it

@KarenGarcia-pm2ck

Well done!

@jonathansimmons7808

This slaps SO hard, omg...

@Elaine-gr7kp

Darling, I won't be afraid of nothin'
It's only 🩸love it!❤️

@nicholasyeow7918

the chemistry between these 2 i ship

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