In Every Dream Home A Heartache
Jane Birkin Lyrics

In every dream home a heartache
Every beautiful house or structure carries pain and heartbreak within.

And every step I take
Despite my efforts to move forward, I can't escape the pain.

Takes me further from heaven
Each step I take leads me further away from the idea of paradise or happiness.

Is there a heaven?
Am I living in a world where true happiness can exist?

I'd like to think so
I hope to see a world where happiness can be found.

Standards of living
The expectations of how we should live life.

They're rising daily
These expectations increase every day.

But home oh sweet home
Despite all that, the idea of home remains a comforting thought.

It's only a saying
However, the idea of a comforting home is nothing more than just a phrase for many.

From bell push to faucet
From the smallest thing to the biggest, it's all about the details.

In smart town apartment
Even in modern apartments, the attention to detail is important.

The cottage is pretty
Even a small cottage can be beautiful and comforting.

The main house a palace
The bigger the house, the more grandeur it carries.

Penthouse perfection
The ultimate level of luxury living.

But what goes on
However, regardless of the type of dwelling, what happens inside is what truly matters.

What to do there
The purpose of the home is up to the owner.

Better pray there
It's important to hope that the home is filled with happiness and not heartbreak.

Open plan living
A newer style of home design with less walls and more open areas.

Bungalow ranch style
A one-story home with a low-pitched roof and wide front porch.

All of its comforts
Regardless of the design, all homes should provide comfort.

Seem so essential
These comforts are necessary for the home to truly feel like one.

I bought you mail order
A reference to a mail order bride, where the artist bought someone for the sake of companionship.

My plain wrapper baby
Despite the lack of physical beauty, the person remains valuable to the singer.

Your skin is like vinyl
A comparison to inflatable dolls, where the person feels plastic and fake.

The perfect companion
Regardless of the person's actual qualities, they fit the role the singer desires.

You float my new pool
A reminder of the person's role in the singer's life, as someone who supports them.

De luxe and delightful
Despite the person not being physically real, the symbol of them provides the singer with a feeling of luxury and joy.

Inflatable doll
A reference to a sex doll, as a symbol of the superficial qualities the person holds.

My role is to serve you
The artist sees their role as someone who should take care of and protect the person.

Disposable darling
Despite the person holding a significant role in their life, the singer sees them as disposable and replaceable.

Can't throw you away now
Despite the singer's feelings of wanting to dispose of the person, they can't bear to part with them.

Immortal and life size
The inflatable doll is a symbol of how the person will never tarnish or change, and is what the artist sees as their actual companion.

My breath is inside you
The person holds an important place in the artist's life, as someone they care for and share a close bond with.

I'll dress you up daily
The artist sees their role as ensuring the person looks and feels good every day.

And keep you till death sighs
The singer will always cherish the person, even until their dying breath.

Lover ungrateful
Despite the artist's feelings of love and commitment, the person is unappreciative of their efforts.

I blew up your body
The singer is the one who blew up the inflatable doll, creating the symbol of a person for them to cherish.

But you blew my mind
Despite the person being just a symbol, they still hold a significant place in the singer's heart and mind.