Dracula
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Lyrics


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Laura is the face in the misty lights.
Footsteps that you hear down the hall.
The love that floats on a summer night,
That you can never quite recall.

And you see Laura on a train that is passing through.
Those eyes how familiar they seem
She gave your very first kiss to you,
That was Laura but she's only a dream.





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hollywood Bowl Orchestra's "Dracula" depicts the fleeting and elusive nature of memory and love through the character Laura. She is presented as a mysterious and ethereal figure, whose presence is felt but never quite tangible. The use of the misty lights and footsteps down the hall add to the haunting mood of the song, emphasizing Laura's elusive nature. The line "The love that floats on a summer night/ That you can never quite recall" suggests that the memory of love, much like Laura herself, is ephemeral and difficult to hold onto. This idea is further explored in the second verse, where Laura is seen on a passing train, and the singer realizes that he can't quite remember her - she is just a dream.


Overall, the lyrics of "Dracula" use the character of Laura to explore the idea of transient love and memory. The vivid imagery used to describe her only adds to the haunting and mysterious mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Laura is the face in the misty lights.
The singer associates the name Laura with a face surrounded by dim lighting, possibly to illustrate the enigmatic nature of the person.


Footsteps that you hear down the hall.
The singer references the sound of footsteps which creates tension and fear, implying a sense of mystery.


The love that floats on a summer night,
The lyrics describe the illusory feeling of love which is fleeting and ephemeral, like a summer night breeze which one can feel but never grasp.


That you can never quite recall.
Despite the intensity of the experience of love, the artist suggests that it often fades from memory or is difficult to fully remember.


And you see Laura on a train that is passing through.
The sighting of Laura on a train highlights the possibility of missed connections in life, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting moments.


Those eyes how familiar they seem
The singer draws attention to Laura's eyes, suggesting familiarity and the possibility of a deeper connection.


She gave your very first kiss to you,
The lyrics describe a formative moment in a person's life, personified by Laura giving the singer their first kiss.


That was Laura but she's only a dream.
In the end, the artist reveals that Laura is merely a figment of imagination, like a dream that fades with waking. The song conveys the fleeting nature of memories and love, which can be both beautiful and haunting.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RAKSIN

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