SWEET DREAMS
Lika Morgan Lyrics

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Sweet dreams are made of this

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something

Hold your head up, keep your head up, movin' on Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?
I 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

Hold your head up, keep your head up, movin' on Sweet dreams are made of this
Keep your head up, movin' on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lika Morgan's song "Sweet Dreams" are an interpretation of the famous song by Eurythmics with the same title. The song's main theme is the idea that everyone is searching for something in life, and that the search can lead to different outcomes. In the first two lines, "Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree?" the singer acknowledges that everyone has their own idea of what is important or valuable in life. The next line, "I travel the world and the seven seas," implies that the search for what people want can take them anywhere or everywhere.

The repeated phrase, "Everybody's looking for something" emphasizes the universality of the theme, as everyone searches for a different thing depending on their perspective. The chorus encourages the listener to hold their head up and keep moving forward, implying that the search for what one desires is ongoing and never-ending. The second verse describes the different motivations people have in their search, with some wanting to use others, and some wanting to be used or abused themselves. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody create an interesting contrast to the lyrics, giving the impression that the search for what one desires might be difficult and sad, but it is also a part of life that must be embraced.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweet dreams are made of this
The song opens with the titular phrase, as if to acknowledge the power of dreams to shape and inform our actions and desires.

Who am I to disagree?
The singer suggests that they don't possess any special insight or authority when it comes to the nature of dreams, but rather that everyone has their own unique perspective.

I travel the world and the seven seas
The singer positions themselves as a world traveler, hinting at a sense of adventure and exploration that's often associated with dreaming and the subconscious.

Everybody's looking for something
This line suggests that everyone, everywhere, is looking for something or someone to enrich their lives and fulfill their desires-- another common theme in dreams and fantasies.

Hold your head up, keep your head up, movin' on
This refrain encourages listeners to stay positive and forward-thinking, to not let the challenges and disappointments of life get them down.

Some of them want to use you
This line introduces the idea that people can be manipulative and exploitative in their pursuit of their desires, a potential pitfall of dreaming.

Some of them want to get used by you
This line suggests that there are those who are willing to allow themselves to be used or manipulated in order to get what they want-- another unfortunate aspect of human nature that can show up in dreams and fantasies.

Some of them want to abuse you
The song takes a darker turn with this line, suggesting that there are people who will actively harm or mistreat others in order to gain power or control-- an all-too-common theme in both dreams and reality.

Some of them want to be abused
The final line of the song's chorus is intentionally provocative, offering a troubling twist on the dynamics of power and consent that can play out in our dreams and desires.

Keep your head up, movin' on
Once more, the song tries to end on an uplifting note, urging listeners to stay positive and focused despite the sometimes-challenging nature of dreams and the human condition.

Writer(s): Annie Lennox, David Allan Stewart

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