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I Had a Dream
Machine Est Mon Coeur Lyrics
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An echo, a shadow world.
No more screens, no notions,
No crowds, no motion,
No cans of Coke – oh
No cans of Coke.
No television, no internet,
No telephone, no intermissions,
No Big Mac and fries
No-no-no-no Big Mac.
I had a dream...
I walk in a shadow world.
Once seen, you echo the dream...
I had a dream
I walk in a shadow world.
No more ships, no oceans,
No people's emotions,
No God in a cloak – oh
No God that spoke.
No elevators, no shopping carts,
No computerised addition,
No fresh fish, no emissions,
No Hail Mary tonight
No-no-no-no Hail Mary.
I had a dream...
I walk in a shadow world.
Once seen, you echo the dream
Once seen, you echo the dream...
The lyrics of Machine Est Mon Coeur's song 'I Had a Dream' portray a world devoid of technology and materialistic concepts. The dreamy and surreal lyrics seem to suggest a longing for an alternate reality free from the clutches of modern society. The first verse evokes a world without screens, notions, crowds, motion, or even cans of Coke, which might symbolize the ubiquitous influence of consumerism in our lives. The absence of televisions, the internet, radio transmissions, and telephones represent a world free from communication barriers and distractions, while the lack of fast food and computerized additions highlights the importance of simplicity and natural sustenance.
The second verse takes the no-technology concept further with the absence of ships and oceans, people's emotions, and even God who speaks. This verse seems to suggest a distancing from the world's complexities and perhaps the desire to achieve a state of Nirvana. The mention of no elevators, shopping carts, fresh fish, and emissions further validates the theme of simplicity and perhaps environmental preservation. The refrain of "I walk in a shadow world, Once seen, you echo the dream" emphasizes the dreamy and surreal state of the situation and how it leaves a lasting impact on the dreamer.
Overall, the lyrics of 'I Had a Dream' seem to convey a longing for a utopian and simple world free from societal constructs and technological advances. It could be interpreted as a critique of modern society's shortcomings and over-reliance on materialistic pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream
In my dream, I experienced a new world and a new reality.
An echo, a shadow world.
The world in my dream was faint, distant and intangible.
No more screens, no notions,
I was no longer consumed by technology or influenced by societal constructs.
No crowds, no motion,
The world was peaceful, with no hustle or bustle of people or movement.
No cans of Coke – oh
Even the simple things in life, like soda, were absent.
No television, no internet,
The distractions of modern technology were non-existent in my dream world.
No radio transmissions,
There was no need for constant communication or entertainment through the airwaves.
No telephone, no intermissions,
Even the method of communication over long distances and breaks in activity was absent.
No Big Mac and fries
The overindulgent and unhealthy fast food culture was no longer a part of my world.
No-no-no-no Big Mac.
It was clear that this unhealthy habit was not missed.
I walk in a shadow world.
The world in my dream was dimly lit and mysterious.
No more ships, no oceans,
Even the vastness of the sea was non-existent.
No people's emotions,
Human emotions and complexities were absent from the world in my dream.
No God in a cloak – oh
There was no worship or dependence on a higher power in this world.
No God that spoke.
No deity was present to provide guidance or insight through their voice.
No elevators, no shopping carts,
Everyday conveniences that we take for granted were absent in my dream world.
No computerised addition,
Even the use of modern technology to perform simple tasks was unnecessary.
No fresh fish, no emissions,
Environmental pollution and the exploitation of natural resources were not present.
No Hail Mary tonight
Even religion and the practice of prayer were not a part of my dream world.
No-no-no-no Hail Mary.
It was clear that religion did not hold a place of importance in this world.
Once seen, you echo the dream
The world in my dream was so impactful that its memory reverberated even after waking up.
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.