It was released on September 17th 2021 along with the rest of Nas’ debut album ‘Montero’ as the closing track to the album.
The song gained critical acclaim from fans and critics alike for its raw, emotional grip on the audience. Lil Nas explains the song as ‘kinda of d*ing’ in his interview with Apple Music and described Cyrus as a ‘legend’. We been knew! It was named the best collaboration of Lil Nas X’s career by Smilernation and Clownery council.
Am I Dreaming
Lil Nas X Lyrics
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Every dream filled with hell from beyond
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
Every try
Every breakthrough and every cry
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
Oh, never forget me
Oh, never forget me
Like I'm your favorite song
I'm fadin' replayin'
These thoughts I thought while sinkin' down
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
Tears running dry
Shattered inside, but I still gotta smile
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
Glitter comes off
Battered and blue, but I gotta go on
As I'm singing, I rewrite my story
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
Oh, never forget me
Like I'm your favorite song
I'm fadin' (fadin') replayin' (mm)
These thoughts I thought while sinkin' down
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
The lyrics of Lil Nas X's song "Am I Dreaming" delve into the inner thoughts of the singer as he revisits his life experiences and the pain that they have caused him. The song begins with the singer referring to every song and every dream, which he perceives to be filled with "hell from beyond." As he sings, he is sinking and reliving every moment of his life, including every breakthrough, every cry, and every try. The pain of these memories makes him wonder if he is dreaming at this moment.
The chorus of the song is a plea from Lil Nas X to his listeners to never forget him and the things he has done. He compares himself to a favorite song that people never tire of listening to. He is fading now and replaying these thoughts that he had while he was sinking down, and he hopes that his listeners will remember him and his work.
In the second verse, Lil Nas X continues to explore his inner thoughts as he talks about tears running dry, the pain that he feels inside, and yet having to keep smiling. As he sinks further into his sadness, he relives his story and rewrites it through his singing. He concludes with another plea to his listeners to never forget him and his work.
Line by Line Meaning
Every song
Each melody
Every dream filled with hell from beyond
All nightmares that are haunting
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
While drowning, I recount the experience
Every try
Each attempt
Every breakthrough and every cry
All successes and failures with accompanying tears
Oh, never forget me
Remember me always
And everything I've done
All I have achieved
Like I'm your favorite song
As if I am your most beloved piece of music
I'm fadin' replayin'
I am disappearing while repeating
These thoughts I thought while sinkin' down
These ideas that occurred to me as I descended
Tears running dry
Crying so much I've run out of tears
Shattered inside, but I still gotta smile
Broken internally, but I must continue to express happiness
Glitter comes off
The glamorous facade is disappearing
Battered and blue, but I gotta go on
Bruised and hurt, but I must carry on
As I'm singing, I rewrite my story
As I am vocalizing, I am changing my narrative
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Biral, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Miley Cyrus, Montero Lamar Hill, Omer Fedi, Vincent Goodyer, William K. Ward
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@callmesal52
Every song
Every dream filled with hell from beyond
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
Every try
Every breakthrough and every cry
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
Oh, never forget me
Like I'm your favorite song
I'm fadin' replayin'
These thoughts I thought while sinkin' down
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
Tears running dry
Shattered inside, but I still gotta smile
As I'm sinkin', I relive the story
Glitter comes off
Battered and blue, but I gotta go on
As I'm singing, I rewrite my story
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
Oh, never forget me
Like I'm your favorite song
I'm fadin' (fadin') replayin' (mm)
These thoughts I thought while sinkin' down
Oh, never forget me
And everything I've done
@BrydellCocky
Dang they sound so good together
@roywu3124
Yes
@niteshxde6972
agreed
@katyn5924
facts tho! like goated👍
@anthony42-
Indeed fax
@o.gdragon9039
Yeah
@ItsJustRJ
Hearing this song, one of my favorite from this album, in SCHOOL SPIRITS was insane, I cry every time.
@PembuatKomentarHandal
Yes
@robertj8451
Miley's voice gives depth to the song. Like it sounds like shes fought through something .
@kellywright1489
Literally teary eyed listening to them. I can hear her pan with breaks in her voice