HAIM (pronounced HY-am, meaning "life" in Hebrew) is an American pop rock b… Read Full Bio ↴HAIM (pronounced HY-am, meaning "life" in Hebrew) is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles. The band consists of three sisters: Este Haim (bass guitar and vocals), Danielle Haim (lead vocals, guitar, and drums), and Alana Haim (guitars, keyboards, and vocals). In addition to their primary instruments, each member is proficient in several others. The group's pop sound on their studio work stands in contrast to the more rock-based music of their live shows. Most frequently compared to Fleetwood Mac, HAIM's sound has been described as "nu-folk-meets-nineties-R&B"(by the BBC) and "music that sounds like it was written on a lakeside retreat attended by Stevie Nicks, John Waite and En Vogue" (by the Guardian newspaper).

The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. The two elder sisters, Este and Danielle, began performing with the pop group "Valli Girls" in 2005. They released a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name, but left the group shortly after an appearance at the 2005 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. They formed Haim with younger sister Alana in 2007, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time operation in 2012.

The group's first release, Forever (an EP released as a limited-time download), combined with positive reception at the South by Southwest festival, led to a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation group in mid-2012. The band began recording material for their first album, Days Are Gone, in sessions between touring dates, including appearances at the Glastonbury Festival. The album charted in the top ten in several countries, including the number-one spot in the UK, and the group had won several "best of" awards by the end of 2013. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Their second album, Something to Tell You, was released in July 2017. Their third album, titled Women in Music Pt. III, was released on June 26, 2020. The group received nominations at the 63rd Grammy awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance (for "The Steps").

Up From A Dream
HAIM Lyrics

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I was dreamin' again, you were there with me
We were in the beach runnin' in the sea
You pointed to a sign but in dreams you can't read
And in that moment I snapped again

Something you see wakes you up from the dream
Wanna go back to sleep but now you're up from the dream
Walk into the kitchen, pull the dishes from the sink

And you have changed in the blink of an eye

Pretty baby
Innocently
Change the channel
On the TV

Something you see wakes you up from the dream
Wanna go back to sleep but now you're up from the dream
Walk into the kitchen, pull the dishes from the sink
And you have changed in the blink of an eye
Something you see wakes you up from the dream
Wanna go back to sleep but now you're up from the dream
Walk into the kitchen, pull the dishes from the sink
And you have changed in the blink of an eye

I could always dream, could always leave, could always breathe
And still picture you there by my side
I could always slip out the front door, find my way home
Only to crawl into bed next to you at the end of the night

We were lyin' awake or so it seemed
Tryin' to figure out what was happening
Are we already up from the dream?
Or do we need to wake up again?

Something you see wakes you up from the dream
Wanna go back to sleep but now you're up from the dream
Walk into the kitchen, pull the dishes from the sink
And you have changed in the blink of an eye
Something you see wakes you up from the dream
Wanna go back to sleep but now you're up from the dream

Walk into the kitchen, pull the dishes from the sink
And you have changed in the blink of an eye

Overall Meaning

In the song "Up From A Dream," HAIM explores the concept of dreaming and reality. The song opens with a scene in which the singer dreams of running on a beach with someone they love. However, the dream is disrupted when the person they are with points to a sign that they cannot read, and suddenly, the singer wakes up. The reality that they wake up to is different from the dream they had been experiencing. They remark on how something they saw in the real world wakes them up from the dream, but they still yearn for the dream world they had left behind.

The chorus of the song repeats the idea that "something you see wakes you up from the dream." The singer tries to go back to sleep but finds that they are now fully awake. They go to the kitchen to do dishes, and when they return, they find that everything has changed. Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the idea of whether they are awake or asleep and longs for the companionship and comfort they feel in their dream world.

"Up From A Dream" is a powerful song that delves into the blurred lines between dreams, reality, and perception. It demonstrates the desire to cling to something familiar and comforting, even if it is just a dream. Ultimately, the song suggests that sometimes, waking up from a dream can be just as jarring as being thrust into a nightmare.

Line by Line Meaning

I was dreamin' again, you were there with me
The singer is dreaming and their partner is present in the dream.

We were in the beach runnin' in the sea
The singer and their partner are at the beach and playing in the water.

You pointed to a sign but in dreams you can't read
The partner points to a sign, but the singer can't read it because they're in a dream.

And in that moment I snapped again
The artist remembers something that brings them back to reality and wakes them up from the dream.

Something you see wakes you up from the dream
The artist or their partner sees something that snaps them back to reality and wakes them up from the dream.

Wanna go back to sleep but now you're up from the dream
The singer or their partner wants to return to the dream but they're now awake.

Walk into the kitchen, pull the dishes from the sink
The singer or their partner goes to the kitchen to do a mundane task to distract themselves from the confusion of being awake.

And you have changed in the blink of an eye
The artist or their partner feels like they have changed or the world has changed rapidly since they woke up.

Pretty baby
A term of endearment for the partner, who is innocent in this situation.

Innocently
The partner is unaware of the confusion caused by waking up from the dream.

Change the channel
The partner is trying to distract themselves from the confusion by changing the channel on the TV.

On the TV
The TV is a source of distraction for the partner in this situation.

I could always dream, could always leave, could always breathe
The singer could always escape into dreams whenever they wanted to.

And still picture you there by my side
Even in dreams, the partner is a constant presence for the singer.

I could always slip out the front door, find my way home
The singer could always leave their waking life and find comfort at home.

Only to crawl into bed next to you at the end of the night
Returning to the partner's side is the ultimate comfort for the artist.

We were lyin' awake or so it seemed
The artist and their partner are awake, but they're questioning whether or not they're still in a dream.

Tryin' to figure out what was happening
The confusion of being awake is causing the singer and their partner to search for answers.

Are we already up from the dream?
The singer and their partner are questioning whether or not they've already woken up from the dream.

Or do we need to wake up again?
The artist and their partner are unsure if they're still in the dream and need to wake up again.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alana Mychal Haim, Ariel Rechstaid, Danielle Sari Haim, Este Arielle Haim, Rostam Batmanglij

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