Where Dreams Go to Die
John Grant Lyrics

Your beauty is unstoppable, your confidence unspeakable
You possess an undeniable beauty and an unshakeable confidence that cannot be put into words.

I know you know I know you know, that I know that you know
We are both aware of our mutual knowledge and understanding of each other's thoughts and feelings.

I'm willing to do anything, to get attention from you dear,
I am desperate for your attention and am willing to go to great lengths to obtain it.

Even though I don't have anything that I could bargain with
Despite lacking anything of worth to offer you, I am still hopeful that you will notice and acknowledge me.

This is like a well-oiled machine, could I please see that smile again?
Our relationship is like a smoothly functioning machine and I crave seeing your smile once more.

It's all that makes me feel that I'm living in this world,
Your smile is the only thing that makes me feel alive and present in this world.

I see you closing all the doors, I see the walls as they go up,
I can see that you are closing yourself off and putting up barriers, making it harder for me to reach you.

I know it's what you have to do, I'd probably do the same thing to, my dear
I understand that you are acting out of necessity and would likely do the same if put in your shoes.

You have to play your part my dear, I've written it all down for you
You must fulfill your role in our relationship, as I have laid out the guidelines for you.

It doesn't matter if the things, you say to me aren't true,
Whether or not you speak the truth to me is inconsequential and holds no bearing on our relationship.

Just do it then I'll let you go, just say the words and say them slowly
If you fulfill your role as I have instructed, I will release you from this relationship. Speak the words to me slowly and deliberately.

I promise I'll tell no one, yes I cross my heart and hope to die
I swear to keep our relationship a secret and pledge to be loyal and true.

Baby, you're where dreams go to die, and I regret the day
You are the personification of disappointment and where all hope and aspirations come to an end. I regret ever becoming involved with you.

Your lovely carcass caught my eye, baby, you're where dreams go to die
I was initially drawn in to you by your physical appearance, but now recognize that you are a destroyer of hopes and dreams.

And I've got to get away I don't want to but I have to try, oh baby
I must remove myself from this toxic relationship, despite my reluctance to do so.

Whoa oh baby, whoa oh baby, oh baby
A repetitive exclamation expressing distress, confusion, and frustration.

Oh baby please
A plea or request made to the subject of the song, asking for something that would remedy the situation.