The Dream
Jocelyn B. Smith Lyrics


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Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh Wo-oh
Blue eyes
Blonde hair
Nothing too exciting there
But just go a little deeper
Thought I'd found
The girl of my dreams
And I'm a heavy sleeper
She was perfect
Like something from a movie screen
And I fell fast and I fell hard
I left my corner
Like nothing that you've ever seen
But I let down my guard
Dream girl, leave me be
I need to get some sleep
You bring me to my knees
Dream girl, dream girl
Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh Wo-oh
But every dream
Must come to an end
We're more broken
Than time could ever mend
I paid the price
And it wasn't cheap
So why she's still there
When I'm counting sheep? Yeah
Cos I float away
I ditch the day
I've got no need to stay awake
Cos when there's nothing wrong
Something just ain't right
Cos I still see her
Every single night yeah
Dream girl, leave me be
I need to get some sleep
You bring me to my knees
Dream girl, dream girl
When I close my eyes
I can see her standing there
Like a shadow in my mind
There's no time she isn't there
One day I'll realise
That she doesn't even care
But until that day arrives
I'll just keep on dreaming
Dream girl, leave me be
I need to get some sleep
When you're around I just feel weak
Dream girl, dream girl
I need to get some sleep
You make me feel so weak
Get out my head
Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh Wo-oh




Wo-oh Wo-oh
Wo-oh Wo-oh Wo-oh

Overall Meaning

"The Dream" by Jocelyn B. Smith explores the theme of unrequited love and the emotional struggles associated with it. The lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with a woman who initially seemed perfect, but later proved to be unattainable and caused him pain.


The opening lines mention the woman's physical attributes, blue eyes and blonde hair, implying that on the surface, she appears ordinary. However, the lyrics urge the listener to look beyond the superficial and delve deeper into her character. The singer admits to being a heavy sleeper, which could symbolize his tendency to avoid facing his emotions and being blinded by his infatuation.


The song expresses the singer's strong feelings for this woman, likening her to someone out of a movie. He fell deeply and quickly for her, abandoning his usual reserved demeanor. However, he also recognizes that he let his guard down, suggesting that his vulnerability may have contributed to his eventual heartbreak.


The repeated refrain, "Dream girl, leave me be, I need to get some sleep," reflects the singer's desire to escape from the consuming thoughts of this woman that haunt him. Despite the pain she has caused him, he acknowledges that she still lingers in his mind, making it difficult for him to find peace. He yearns for her to release him from the grip of his infatuation so he can move on and regain emotional strength.


The lyrics also convey a sense of longing and obsession. The singer admits to seeing her in his dreams every night and finds it hard to distinguish between his fantasies and reality. He is trapped in a cycle where he floats away from his everyday life but is unable to fully let go. The repetition of "dream girl, dream girl" emphasizes this obsession and the singer's inability to break free from his intense desire for her.


In the end, the lyrics suggest that the singer's struggle with this unattainable love might continue indefinitely. He acknowledges that one day he will realize that she doesn't care, but until that day comes, he will continue dreaming about her. The song captures the torment and vulnerability associated with unrequited love, highlighting the singer's need to find closure and move on from this intense infatuation.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue eyes
Her physical appearance is unremarkable


Blonde hair
Her physical appearance is unremarkable


Nothing too exciting there
There is nothing unique or special about her


But just go a little deeper
But if you look beyond her appearance


Thought I'd found
I believed I had discovered


The girl of my dreams
The perfect woman for me


And I'm a heavy sleeper
I tend to ignore red flags and warnings


She was perfect
She seemed flawless


Like something from a movie screen
Like a character in a film


And I fell fast and I fell hard
I quickly and deeply fell in love with her


I left my corner
I stepped out of my comfort zone


Like nothing that you've ever seen
In a way that was surprising and unprecedented


But I let down my guard
I became vulnerable


Dream girl, leave me be
Please stop haunting my thoughts


I need to get some sleep
I need rest and peace of mind


You bring me to my knees
You have immense power over me


But every dream
However, all dreams


Must come to an end
Will eventually cease to exist


We're more broken
We are more damaged


Than time could ever mend
Than time could ever heal


I paid the price
I suffered the consequences


And it wasn't cheap
And it came at a high cost


So why she's still there
So why she continues to linger


When I'm counting sheep? Yeah
When I'm trying to sleep?


Cos I float away
Because I escape into my thoughts


I ditch the day
I abandon the present reality


I've got no need to stay awake
I have no reason to remain conscious


Cos when there's nothing wrong
Because even when everything seems fine


Something just ain't right
Something still feels off


Cos I still see her
Because I still envision her


Every single night yeah
Every night without exception


When I close my eyes
When I shut out the outside world


I can see her standing there
I can visualize her presence


Like a shadow in my mind
Like a persistent thought in my consciousness


There's no time she isn't there
She is always present in my thoughts


One day I'll realize
Eventually, I will understand


That she doesn't even care
That she doesn't hold any concern


But until that day arrives
But until that moment comes


I'll just keep on dreaming
I will continue to indulge in my fantasies


When you're around I just feel weak
In your presence, I feel vulnerable


You make me feel so weak
You have a profound effect on me


Get out my head
Leave my thoughts




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alexander Smith

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