Sweet Dreams
JX Riders Lyrics
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Who am I to disagree?
I've travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
The song "Sweet Dreams" by JX Riders is a cover of the iconic 1983 hit by Eurythmics. The lyrics explore the idea that everyone is seeking something, but not everyone has good intentions. The opening lines, "Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree?", set the tone for the rest of the song. It suggests that the idea of sweet dreams or success is subjective and each individual's definition may differ from another's. The next line, "I've traveled the world and the seven seas," implies that the singer has seen a lot and experienced different perspectives of what success means.
The repetition of the phrase "Everybody's looking for something" throughout the song reinforces the idea that we are all searching for something. However, the second half of each verse reveals the darker side of this search, where some people want to use, get used by or abuse others. This contrasts with the positive and uplifting tone of the chorus, which implies that sweet dreams can be achieved despite the negative intentions of some individuals.
Overall, "Sweet Dreams" is a song about the universal desire for success and happiness, but also reminds us to be mindful of those who may have selfish intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet dreams are made of this
Having pleasant dreams is something everyone desires and seeks
Who am I to disagree?
I cannot argue with people's instinctive desire for good dreams
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
I have journeyed far and wide, experiencing different cultures and ways of living
Everybody's looking for something
Everyone has their own goals, motivations, and desires in life
Some of them want to use you
There are people who want to take advantage of others' talents, skills, or resources for their own gain
Some of them want to get used by you
Some people willingly allow themselves to be used by others for various reasons
Some of them want to abuse you
Unfortunately, there are individuals who seek to harm or mistreat others
Some of them want to be abused
Disturbingly, there are individuals who derive pleasure from being hurt or controlled by others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Annie Lennox, David Allan Stewart
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