Matt Mueller is primarily influenced by well known musicians, although his … Read Full Bio ↴Matt Mueller is primarily influenced by well known musicians, although his interests are not restricted to the music of popular artists. With the help of a few computer programs and a microphone, Matt records in his bedroom or basement. He currently is an engineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

My Dream
Matt Mueller Lyrics

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I see the sun go down
Out of luck and in the clouds, in bed I'm out of tune
But my mind is free, I can feel an energy, is this real
Up to the night to you
And up we go past the moon
Its craters show the subtle hue of finer lights above
Take your hand and dance with me
A lunar landscape waltz, maybe a two step might be enough

When fairy tales make the trail
Is ever after in reach
But hey, it's just a story I made
You know southern skies won't light your path to me
And maybe, maybe you'll let me one day
So I can open my eyes and dream
We soar through castles as king and queen of foreign lands
Your beauty swallows the sea
Your colors fly with every breath, what's yours is mine till nothing's left
The script will follow the scene
When fairy tales make the trail
Is ever after in reach
Hey, it's just a story I made
You know southern skies won't light your path to me
But maybe, maybe you'll let me one day
So I can open my eyes and dream
The fairies fly, the ships set sail
Dawn breaks and all leave my mind
And slowly, I open my eyes
I see an angel was left behind
Hey, it's just a story I made
I know southern skies won't light your path to me
But maybe, maybe you'll let me one day
So I can open my eyes and dream

So I can open my eyes and dream
Now I know that you're not just a dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Mueller's song "My Dream" paints a picture of a dream world where everything is possible. The first few lines describe a scene where the sun is going down and the persona is feeling out of tune as if they are not in the right place at the moment. However, in their mind, they feel free and vibrant, as if they have a boundless energy that is almost surreal. The persona invites someone to come along on this dream trip, and they ascend past the moon, where they find themselves in a lunar landscape waltzing and two-stepping amidst subtler lights above. The persona is fascinated by the fairy tale-like scenery and the trails they lead. It's impossible to always have a "happily ever after" in real life, but in the dream world, everything is possible.

As the song progresses, the fairy tale scenario becomes more elaborate, and the persona is like royalty who move in castles and foreign lands. Their partner is vibrant and a source of inspiration, and even the smallest of things, like the beauty of color and breaths, are cherished. There is always a script that follows the scene, and there is a sense of expectation that something must continue to happen. However, they know that it is just a story that has been concocted, and it doesn't always have a substitute for reality. Even though fairy tales make the trails in the persona's mind, they know that the southern skies cannot light the path back to their world. The final few lines of the song imply a waking up from the dream world, and it is only then that they see their partner and understand that it is not just a dream.

Line by Line Meaning

I see the sun go down
The day is ending and darkness is approaching.

Out of luck and in the clouds, in bed I'm out of tune
I'm feeling disconnected and disengaged while lying in bed.

But my mind is free, I can feel an energy, is this real
I am mentally unbounded and feel a sensation of vitality, wondering if it's genuine.

Up to the night to you
I entrust my fate to the unknown.

And up we go past the moon
We ascend above the lunar body.

Its craters show the subtle hue of finer lights above
The moon's imperfections reveal the subtle colors of the lights above it.

Take your hand and dance with me
Let's dance together, hand in hand.

A lunar landscape waltz, maybe a two step might be enough
We can dance a waltz on the moon's surface, or something simpler like a two-step.

When fairy tales make the trail
Following fairy tale paths.

Is ever after in reach
A happy ending is attainable.

But hey, it's just a story I made
This is just a tale I invented.

You know southern skies won't light your path to me
The southern skies cannot guide or lead you to me.

And maybe, maybe you'll let me one day
Perhaps you will allow me one day.

So I can open my eyes and dream
So that I can wake up and fantasize.

We soar through castles as king and queen of foreign lands
We ride the skies and rule over foreign kingdoms.

Your beauty swallows the sea
Your beauty is greater than the vastness of the ocean.

Your colors fly with every breath, what's yours is mine till nothing's left
Your personality and essence influences everything, until there's nothing left.

The script will follow the scene
The plot will follow the action.

The fairies fly, the ships set sail
The fairies and ships set out on their respective missions.

Dawn breaks and all leave my mind
The new day begins and everything leaves my thoughts.

And slowly, I open my eyes
I gradually open my eyes.

I see an angel was left behind
I notice an angel was left behind in my sight.

Hey, it's just a story I made
It's only a tale I composed.

I know southern skies won't light your path to me
I am aware that the southern skies cannot guide you to me.

But maybe, maybe you'll let me one day
But, possibly, you might approve of me one day.

So I can open my eyes and dream
Then, I can awaken and imagine.

Now I know that you're not just a dream
I realize that you are not merely a figment of my imagination.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matt Mueller

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