SWEET DREAMS
Marilyn Manson Lyrics


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Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
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

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
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

I want to use you and abuse you
I want to know what's inside you

Movin' on (hold your head up)
Movin' on (keep your head up)
Movin' on (hold your head up)
Movin' on (keep your head up)
Movin' on (hold your head up)
Movin' on (keep your head up)
Movin' on

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody 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

I'm gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside




Gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside you

Overall Meaning

At first glance, Marilyn Manson's interpretation of the Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" may seem like just another cover of a popular song. However, a closer look at the lyrics and Manson's performance reveals a darker, more complex message. Manson's version replaces the smooth, dreamy tone of the original with a rough, aggressive sound that emphasizes the song's themes of power, control, and exploitation.


The opening verse establishes the idea that people are searching for something in life, and that desire can be used as a tool for manipulation. The lines "Some of them want to use you, Some of them want to get used by you" suggest that there are those who will exploit others for their own gain, and those who willingly submit to that exploitation. The repetition of this chorus throughout the song serves to reinforce the idea that these types of power dynamics are pervasive and universal.


The chorus also touches on the idea that the pursuit of power and control can lead individuals to become abusive or to be abused themselves. The line "Some of them want to abuse you, Some of them want to be abused" suggests that there are those who are driven to seek out experiences of domination and submission, and that they are often the same people.


Overall, Manson's version of "Sweet Dreams" is a commentary on the darker sides of human nature, particularly the ways in which power and desire can be used to exploit others.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweet dreams are made of this
There's a lot of desirable things in the world that people dream about.


Who am I to disagree?
Who am I to argue with what people desire?


Travel the world and the seven seas
People will go to great lengths to find what they are looking for.


Everybody's looking for something
Every person has their own desires and goals.


Some of them want to use you
Some people will exploit others to try and achieve their goals.


Some of them want to get used by you
Others will willingly let themselves be exploited to try and achieve their goals.


Some of them want to abuse you
Some people will use their power to mistreat others.


Some of them want to be abused
Others will seek out mistreatment to feel important or for other psychological reasons.


I want to use you and abuse you
The singer is admitting that he is one of the people who will exploit others to get what he wants.


I want to know what's inside you
The singer desires to gain control over others by understanding their thoughts and feelings.


Movin' on (hold your head up)
The singer is urging everyone to keep going despite the difficulties they face.


Movin' on (keep your head up)
The singer is encouraging people to stay positive and optimistic.


I'm gonna use you and abuse you
The singer repeats his intent to exploit people for his own gain.


I'm gonna know what's inside
The singer emphasizes that he wants to gain control by understanding the thoughts and feelings of others.


Gonna use you and abuse you
The singer repeats his intention to treat people poorly for his own gain.


I'm gonna know what's inside you
The singer repeats his desire to gain control by understanding others.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Annie Lennox, David Allan Stewart

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@WinNoFly

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
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
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
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
I want to use you and abuse you
I want to know what's inside you
Movin' on (hold your head up)
Movin' on (keep your head up)
Movin' on (hold your head up)
Movin' on (keep your head up)
Movin' on (hold your head up)
Movin' on (keep your head up)
Movin' on
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody 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
I'm gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside
Gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside you



@jagaml8210

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
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
movin' on
(Hold your head up) movin' on, (keep your head up) movin' on
(Hold your head up) movin' on, (keep your head up) movin' on
(Hold your head up) movin' on, (keep your head up)
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
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this (oh-oh)



@user-ep9wl3rv6k

Sweet dreams are made of this
Сладкие сны сотканы из этого
Who am I to disagree?
Кто я такой, чтобы не соглашаться?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Я путешествую по миру и семи морям
Everybody's looking for something
Каждый что-то ищет
Some of them want to use you
Некоторые из них хотят использовать тебя
Some of them want to get used by you
Некоторые из них хотят, чтобы вы к ним привыкли
Some of them want to abuse you
Некоторые из них хотят надругаться над вами
Some of them want to be abused
Некоторые из них хотят, чтобы над ними издевались
Sweet dreams are made of this
Сладкие сны сотканы из этого
Who am I to disagree?
Кто я такой, чтобы не соглашаться?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Я путешествую по миру и семи морям
Everybody's looking for something
Каждый что-то ищет
Hold your head up, movin' on
Держи голову выше, двигайся дальше
Keep your head up, movin' on
Держи голову высоко, двигайся дальше
Hold your head up, movin' on
Держи голову выше, двигайся дальше
Keep your head up, movin' on
Держи голову высоко, двигайся дальше
Hold your head up, movin' on
Держи голову выше, двигайся дальше
Keep your head up, movin' on
Держи голову высоко, двигайся дальше
Hold your head up, movin' on
Держи голову выше, двигайся дальше
Keep your head up!
Держи голову выше!
Some of them want to use you
Некоторые из них хотят использовать тебя
Some of them want to get used by you
Некоторые из них хотят, чтобы вы к ним привыкли
Some of them want to abuse you
Некоторые из них хотят надругаться над вами
Some of them want to be abused
Некоторые из них хотят, чтобы над ними издевались
Sweet dreams are made of this
Сладкие сны сотканы из этого
Who am I to disagree?
Кто я такой, чтобы не соглашаться?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Я путешествую по миру и семи морям
Everybody's looking for something
Каждый что-то ищет
Sweet dreams are made of this
Сладкие сны сотканы из этого
Who am I to disagree?
Кто я такой, чтобы не соглашаться?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Я путешествую по миру и семи морям
Everybody's looking for something...
Каждый что-то ищет...



@NRFCYT

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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (tradução)
Eurythmics
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Doces sonhos (são feitos disso)
Doces sonhos são feitos disso
Quem sou eu para discordar?
Eu viajei pelo mundo e pelos sete mares
Todo mundo está procurando alguma coisa

Alguns deles querem te usar
Alguns deles querem ser usados por você
Alguns deles querem abusar de você
Alguns deles querem ser abusados

Doces sonhos são feitos disso
Quem sou eu para discordar?
Eu viajei pelo mundo e pelos sete mares
Todo mundo está procurando alguma coisa

Mantenha sua cabeça erguida
Conserve sua cabeça erguida, seguindo em frente
Mantenha sua cabeça erguida, seguindo em frente
Conserve sua cabeça erguida, seguindo em frente

Mantenha sua cabeça erguida, seguindo em frente
Conserve sua cabeça erguida, seguindo em frente
Mantenha sua cabeça erguida, seguindo em frente
Conserve sua cabeça erguida

Alguns deles querem te usar
Alguns deles querem ser usados por você
Alguns deles querem abusar de você
Alguns deles querem ser abusados

Doces sonhos são feitos disso
Quem sou eu para discordar?
Eu viajei pelo mundo e pelos sete mares
Todo mundo está procurando alguma coisa

Doces sonhos são feitos disso
Quem sou eu para discordar?
Eu viajei pelo mundo e pelos sete mares
Todo mundo está procurando alguma coisa

Doces sonhos são feitos disso
Quem sou eu para discordar?
Eu viajei pelo mundo e pelos sete mares
Todo mundo está procurando alguma coisa

Doces sonhos são feitos disso
Quem sou eu para discordar?
Eu viajei pelo mundo e pelos sete mares
Todo mundo está procurando alguma coisa



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@VantolStark

Mom: Go play with the neighbor's kids
The neighbor's kids:

@I.B.R.A.guitar

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@grzegorzkociubowski8875

So trueeeee

@Lucifer-sy4te

That's good

@luciferpiazza8301

It's me, I'm the neighbor's kids

@unavailablehouse6181

mmmmm is its true or i'd say yes

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@javierandres7189

I remember as a child when this video scared me a lot but I still liked it a lot, now I understand the tremendous art that Manson created in each of his videos 🖤🤘🏻🤟🏻

@cholo5544

god that you cme back here

@tatteredandtorn

i had this on repeat when i was 11 even though it scared the shit outta me. lowkey gives Saw vibes

@jusJulian

Samee used to scare the hell outta me as a kid but now we watching it as a masterpiece

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