Dreamer
LIVING ROOM - Supertramp Lyrics
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Well can you put your hands in your head, oh no!
I said dreamer, you're nothing but a dreamer
Well can you put your hands in your head, oh no!
I said "far out, what a day, a year, a life it is!"
You know, well you know, you had it comin' to you
Now, there's not a lot I can do
So now you put your head in your hands, oh no
I said, "far out, what a day, a year, a life it is!"
You know, well you know, you had it comin' to you
Now, there's not a lot I can do
Work it out someday
Oh ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma
(If I could see something) you can see anything you want, boy
(If I could be someone) you can be anyone, celebrate, boy
(If I can do something) you can do something
(If I could do anything) but can you do something out of this world?
Take a dream on a sunday
Take a life, take a holiday
Take a lie, take a dreamer
Dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, dream along
Dreamer, dream and dream along
C'mon and dream, dream along (come along)
(C'mon and dream, dream along)
(C'mon and dream, dream along) na na na na na na na na
Dreamer, you know you are a dreamer (c'mon and dream and dream along)
Can you put your hands in your head, oh no! (c'mon and dream and dream along)
I said dreamer, you're nothing but a dreamer (c'mon and dream and dream along)
Can you put your hands in your head, oh no! (oh, come on, oh, come on)
Oh no
The lyrics to "Dreamer" by Supertramp are a commentary on society's expectations and the pressure to conform. The song addresses those who have dared to dream and take risks, only to be ridiculed for it. The repeated phrase "can you put your hands in your head" represents the confusion and frustration that comes with being unsuccessful and feeling lost. The lines "you know, well you know, you had it coming to you" suggest that society expects failure from dreamers, almost as if they deserve it for not following the norm.
The verses alternate between putting down the dreamer and urging them to persevere. The lines "Take a dream on a sunday, take a life, take a holiday" and "Take a lie, take a dreamer" suggest that dreaming and taking risks are worth it, even if it means sacrificing security and stability. The chorus, with its repeated "dream, dream, dream" encourages the dreamer to continue pursuing their ambitions, even if society dismisses them as foolish.
Overall, "Dreamer" encourages the listener to embrace their dreams and not be afraid to take risks, even if it means going against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamer, you know you are a dreamer
Acknowledging that the person being addressed is a dreamer
Well can you put your hands in your head, oh no!
Asking if the dreamer can handle the reality that they face
I said dreamer, you're nothing but a dreamer
Emphasizing the point that the person in question is only a dreamer
Well can you put your hands in your head, oh no!
Repeating the question about the dreamer's ability to face reality
I said "far out, what a day, a year, a life it is!"
Expressing amazement at the journey of life
You know, well you know, you had it comin' to you
Stating that the dreamer is experiencing the consequences of their actions
Now, there's not a lot I can do
Accepting that the situation is beyond control
Dreamer, you stupid little dreamer
Insulting the dreamer for being naive
So now you put your head in your hands, oh no
Pointing out the dreamer's response to reality
Work it out someday
Encouragement to eventually resolve the situation
Oh ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma, ma
An exclamation of frustration or disappointment
(If I could see something) you can see anything you want, boy
Stating that the dreamer has the power to imagine anything
(If I could be someone) you can be anyone, celebrate, boy
Encouragement to celebrate one's uniqueness
(If I can do something) you can do something
Assertion that the dreamer has the ability to act
(If I could do anything) but can you do something out of this world?
Asking if the dreamer can achieve something truly extraordinary
Take a dream on a sunday
Suggesting that it's okay to indulge in imagination on a lazy day
Take a life, take a holiday
Encouragement to take control of one's own life and enjoy it
Take a lie, take a dreamer
Acknowledging that it's okay to tell a white lie or indulge in dreams
Dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, dream along
Encouragement to keep dreaming
Dreamer, dream and dream along
Urging the dreamer to continue their imaginative pursuits
C'mon and dream, dream along (come along)
Invitation to continue dreaming
(C'mon and dream, dream along) na na na na na na na na
Continuing the invitation to imagine
Dreamer, you know you are a dreamer (c'mon and dream and dream along)
Repeating the acknowledgement that the person is a dreamer
Can you put your hands in your head, oh no! (c'mon and dream and dream along)
Reiterating the question about facing reality
I said dreamer, you're nothing but a dreamer (c'mon and dream and dream along)
Again emphasizing that the person is only a dreamer
Can you put your hands in your head, oh no! (oh, come on, oh, come on)
Final repeat of the question about the dreamer's ability to handle life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON
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