In October 1978, McCulloch founded Echo & the Bunnymen with Will Sergeant (guitar), Les Pattinson (bass), and a drum machine (allegedly named Echo), making their live début at Eric's in November that year. In October 1979 the Bunnymen exchanged the drum machine for Pete de Freitas on drums. With their line up solidified, the Bunnymen played in the late 1970s and early 1980s, releasing their critically praised debut album, Crocodiles in 1980, and the heavier, bass driven, Heaven up Here in 1981. They released their third album Porcupine in 1983 with the lead single "The Cutter" finishing in the Top 10 of the UK Charts. Ocean Rain followed in 1984.
In 1988, McCulloch left the group to pursue a solo career under the impression the Bunnymen would be laid to rest, if only temporarily. When the remaining Bunnymen continued using the name with new singer Noel Burke, the split became permanent with McCulloch referring to the band as "Echo & the Bogusmen".
In 1990, McCulloch released the album Candleland which reflected a more mature outlook on the world, owing to the recent deaths of McCulloch's father and his friend Pete de Freitas. The album peaked at number 18 in the UK Charts. It yielded two Modern Rock Tracks hits, "Proud To Fall" (No. 1 for 4 weeks) and "Faith and Healing." His album Mysterio was released in 1992, but the public's interest in the former Bunnyman was waning and it sold less than its predecessor. Shortly after, McCulloch left the public eye to devote more time to his family.
McCulloch rekindled his relationship with Will Sergeant, leading to the formation of Electrafixion in 1994. The band released the album Burned which peaked at number 38 in the UK and included the top-30 hit "Sister Pain." The band soon found themselves performing set lists composed of half Electrafixion songs and half Echo & the Bunnymen songs.
In 1997, Echo & the Bunnymen reformed and released the album Evergreen to positive reviews and chart success. Evergreen made the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart and the single "Nothing Lasts Forever reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.[12] The reformed Bunnymen have since recorded several further albums, the most recent being Meteorites[/abum] which was released in 2014.
Somewhere In My Dreams
Ian McCulloch Lyrics
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Somewhere in my dreams there's a queen
Suddenly my dreams turn to battles
Somewhere in my dreams, yeah somewhere in my dreams
Somewhere in my dreams, there's a kingdom
Somewhere in my dreams, there's a king
Someone in my dreams stole and killed them
Someone stole my dreams
Someone killed my dreams
Someone killed my dreams
Someone killed my dreams
Dreams, dreams, dreams
I don't want to sleep perchance I dream
A dream to deep, don't want to sleep
Perchance to dream, a dream to deep
Don't want to sleep
Somewhere in these walls, sleepless demons
Somewhere its these walls, hear them call
Suddenly these walls are filled with screaming
Somewhere in these walls
Something in these walls
Somewhere in my dreams there's a castle
Somewhere in my dreams there's a queen
Suddenly my dreams turn to battles
Somewhere in my dreams, you're somewhere in my dreams
Dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
The lyrics of Ian McCulloch's song Somewhere in My Dreams are about the dreamland that the singer enters while dreaming. The dreamland is filled with a castle, a queen, and a kingdom, but suddenly turns into a battleground where the dreamer's dreams have been stolen and killed. The dreamer is haunted by sleepless demons and screaming coming from the walls in this dreamland. The repetition of the phrase "Somewhere in my dreams" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this dreamland is not a real place, but rather a product of the dreamer's subconscious.
The dreamworld that the lyrics describe can be interpreted as a metaphor for the dreamer's own mind. The castle and kingdom could represent the dreamer's imagination and creativity, which have been taken away and replaced with battles and chaos. The queen may symbolize the dreamer's inner self, who has been lost in this chaotic landscape. The sleepless demons and screaming may represent the dreamer's anxieties and fears, which are coming to the surface in this dreamland.
Overall, the lyrics of Somewhere in My Dreams convey the idea of a dreamworld that has turned into a nightmare. The dreamer is trapped in this world, unable to escape until they wake up from the dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in my dreams there's a castle
In my mind, there's an image of a grand castle or palace.
Somewhere in my dreams there's a queen
In my imagination, I envision a beautiful and powerful queen.
Suddenly my dreams turn to battles
In an instant, my peaceful dreams shift to images of conflict and war.
Somewhere in my dreams, yeah somewhere in my dreams
In the depths of my subconscious, there are scenes and stories playing out.
Somewhere in my dreams, there's a kingdom
In my dreamscape, there's a vast realm with subjects and rulers.
Somewhere in my dreams, there's a king
Within my mind's eye, there's an image of a royal and powerful king.
Someone in my dreams stole and killed them
An unknown force or person in my dream world has taken the lives of these kings and queens.
Someone stole my dreams
Something or someone has taken my peaceful and happy dreams away from me.
Someone killed my dreams
An unknown force or event has destroyed my hopes and aspirations.
Dreams, dreams, dreams
My thoughts are consumed by the world of dreams and imagination.
I don't want to sleep perchance I dream
I am hesitant to fall asleep in fear that my dreams will be filled with turmoil and conflict.
A dream to deep, don't want to sleep
My dreams are too intense and vivid, causing me to avoid falling asleep.
Perchance to dream, a dream to deep
Perhaps it is better not to dream, as the content of my dreams is too intense and overwhelming.
Don't want to sleep
I am afraid to fall asleep and enter the world of dreams.
Somewhere in these walls, sleepless demons
Within my mind, there are tormenting and evil beings that prevent me from sleeping.
Somewhere its these walls, hear them call
Within my thoughts, there are voices calling out and causing me to remain awake.
Suddenly these walls are filled with screaming
In an instant, my mental space is filled with loud and terrifying screams.
Somewhere in these walls
Within my subconscious, there are unknown and unsettling entities lurking.
Something in these walls
There is an eerie and unexplainable presence lurking within the realm of my thoughts and dreams.
Somewhere in my dreams, you're somewhere in my dreams
Even in the world of dreams, there is the presence of someone significant to me.
Dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams
My mind is consumed by the world of dreams and the surreal.
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
Within my subconscious and imagination, there are specific beings and entities present.
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
The world of my dreams is not just made up of abstract or surreal images, but also specific characters and objects.
There's something in my dreams, there's someone in my dreams
The elements of my Dreams hold meaning and significance, as there are meaningful characters and objects present.
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Emir Ramos
Beautiful!
federico molina
this song its beautyfull and liyrics ..deep tears..
cath salazar
Definitely
cath salazar
Lovely tys Mac! Beautiful just like r