Dream Of A Young Girl As A Flower
Mercury Rev Lyrics


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In the green grass a young girl dreams
She's like a flower in the field, well in my dream, you are real
Whatever happens now they say is whatever we choose
Under bright stars a young boy dreams
He's walking on the moon, in my dream we are too
And whatever happens now they say is whatever we choose

In the hot sun a young cat dreams
Of night and making love, well in my dream we are too
And whatever happens now I'll leave it all up to you

She's a flower in the field

You're the one that everyone leans on
You're the one that can't lose control
Your toes in the sand, inches from throwing yourself
In the sea but you can't
You're the one that everyone leans on
You're the one that can't lose control




Whatever you want and whatever you choose
What happens now is up to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Dream Of A Young Girl As A Flower" by Mercury Rev is a dreamy and poetic track that explores the power of dreams and the freedom to choose our own fate. The song starts with a dreamy scene where a young girl is dreaming of herself as a flower in the field. The lyrics suggest that the girl is lost in a world of her own and is naive, innocent, and fragile like a flower. The use of symbolism such as the flower represents the beauty, purity, and fragility of youth. The singer then sings that in his dream the girl is real, and this suggests that the girl is not part of reality, but rather a figment of his imagination.


The second verse introduces a young boy who is dreaming of walking on the moon. The use of the moon as a dream symbol represents hope, imagination, and freedom. The lyrics suggest that the boy is ambitious, and he is chasing his dreams. He is not afraid to wander and explore new territories. The song affirms the power of dreams and imagination, suggesting that whatever happens now, is whatever we choose. The third verse introduces a young cat dreaming of nights and making love. The use of the cat as a dream symbol suggests independence, grace, and curiosity. The lyrics suggest that the cat is adventurous and passionate. The song suggests that the freedom to choose is critical in our lives, as it enables us to determine our own fate and destiny.


Line by Line Meaning

In the green grass a young girl dreams
A young girl is peacefully engrossed in her dream, surrounded by vibrant green grass


She's like a flower in the field, well in my dream, you are real
The girl embodies the pure beauty of a flower, and the singer acknowledges that she appears vividly real in his dream world


Whatever happens now they say is whatever we choose
The outcome of present events will depend on the decisions we make, as it is often said


Under bright stars a young boy dreams
A young boy is fantasizing under the glow of bright stars above


He's walking on the moon, in my dream we are too
In the singer's dream, he as well as the boy is able to experience the sensation of walking on the moon


And whatever happens now they say is whatever we choose
The destiny of present events will depend on the choices we make, as others often explain


In the hot sun a young cat dreams
A young cat is dreaming under the scorching sun


Of night and making love, well in my dream we are too
The cat dreams of a romantic tryst in the darkness, where he and the singer enjoy each other's company


And whatever happens now I'll leave it all up to you
The singer has full faith that the decisions concerning ongoing affairs will be left to the other party


She's a flower in the field
The girl remains like a fresh flower that grows contentedly in an open field


You're the one that everyone leans on
The singer acknowledges that his target audience relies on him heavily


You're the one that can't lose control
The singer perceives himself as being in control and incapable of losing it


Your toes in the sand, inches from throwing yourself
The singer describes a moment of conflict where he feels like he is about to make a significant decision


In the sea but you can't
Despite being close to the ocean, the singer cannot take the plunge and make the challenging decision


Whatever you want and whatever you choose
The singer explains that it's entirely up to the audience's desires and choices regarding the outcome of current affairs


What happens now is up to you
The singer trusts the audience to take charge regarding the fate of current affairs




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gigam57

this is one of the finest pieces of music i ve ever heard,

gigam57

this is one of the finest pieces of music i ve ever heard,

tarheel8494

just really awesome. sublime. reminds me, in all of the best ways, of the pet shop boys around the "very" album...crossed with pink floyd.

Anthony Phillips

I agree. This album gets better with every listen. Live they not only capture the sound of the album, but it sounds a lot more organic (with instruments)....totally amazing band that keeps getting better with every release, as rare as they are.

stevegeek

Just came back to this after a long gap and....simply wow.

Wattie Mackay

Superb

takaJETMANplus

this is more than just music...

candistarbuckle

I totally agree with Anthony :)

ernyzaz

unity

James Ward

A like to all the following comments.

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