Daydreaming
Middle Brother Lyrics


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Early in the morning, too hungover to go back to sleep
Every sound is amplified, every light so dizzying
Listen for a while to the neighbors having sex
Wishing I could lay my aching head upon your breast

Can't I dream another dream?
Can't I close my eyes and wander back to sleep?
But I'm daydreaming about you
I know that it's wrong
That I'm daydreaming about you
Yes, I've been daydreamin' for so long

A Bloody Mary afternoon, waste my time out in the sun
Hum myself some melodies, baby I could sing you one
Maybe I could find you sitting down at the cafe
Maybe I could join you at your table today

Can't I just get what I want?
Can't I be the man that steals away your heart?

But I'm daydreaming about you
I know that it's wrong
That I'm daydreaming about you
I've been daydreaming for so long
Hell, I've been daydreaming for so long

Later in the evening, take the bus down to see the show
You'll be behind the bar, I'll get a beer, leave the tip and lay low
I'm just a kid that gets his drinks from you
That stands around and doesn't have a clue

Can't I hold you close to me?
Can't I ever say to you just what I mean?

But I'm daydreaming about you
I know that it's wrong
That I'm daydreaming about you




Yes, I've been daydreaming for so long
Oh yeah, I've been daydreamin' for so long.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Middle Brother's song Daydreaming describe the feeling of being too hungover to go back to sleep. The singer is experiencing heightened sensitivity, where every sound feels amplified and every light is dizzying. A feeling of loneliness and longing is palpable as the singer wishes for the comfort of a significant other. The lyrics "Wishing I could lay my aching head upon your breast" creates a stark contrast between the singer's current state and the imagined comfort of being with someone they love.


As the song progresses, the singer daydreams about being with the person they desire. The lyrics are straightforward, with the singer expressing that they know daydreaming about this person is wrong, but they cannot help it. The desire to connect with this person is so strong that the singer sings, "Can't I just get what I want? Can't I be the man that steals away your heart?"


The final verse expresses a sense of resignation as the singer accepts their position as someone who merely stands around, trying to catch the attention of the person they admire. The line "I'm just a kid that gets his drinks from you" captures this sense of helplessness, as the singer feels unable to express their true feelings. Nevertheless, the singer continues to daydream, hoping for a connection that may never come.


Line by Line Meaning

Early in the morning, too hungover to go back to sleep
It's too early in the morning and I'm too hungover to go back to sleep, so every sound and light is more noticeable and overwhelming.


Every sound is amplified, every light so dizzying
The hangover is making everything sound louder and every light seems to be spinning.


Listen for a while to the neighbors having sex
I'm listening to the neighbors having sex, probably because I have nothing else to do in my current state.


Wishing I could lay my aching head upon your breast
I wish I could rest my head on your chest to soothe my hangover.


Can't I dream another dream?
It would be nice if I could just dream about something else other than this hangover and you.


Can't I close my eyes and wander back to sleep?
I wish I could just fall back asleep and forget about everything for a while.


But I'm daydreaming about you
Unfortunately, I can't stop thinking about you, even though I know it's not the best thing to do.


I know that it's wrong
I am aware that daydreaming about you is not productive or realistic.


Yes, I've been daydreamin' for so long
I've been doing it for a while and can't snap out of it.


A Bloody Mary afternoon, waste my time out in the sun
I'm having a lazy day drinking Bloody Marys and enjoying the sunshine.


Hum myself some melodies, baby I could sing you one
I'm humming some tunes, and I could even try to sing one for you if we were together.


Maybe I could find you sitting down at the cafe
I'm imagining the possibility of running into you at a café somewhere.


Maybe I could join you at your table today
If we did run into each other, maybe I could sit with you and have a conversation.


Can't I just get what I want?
I wish I could have what I want, which is to be with you.


Can't I be the man that steals away your heart?
I wish I could be the one to win your heart and make you mine.


Later in the evening, take the bus down to see the show
Later on, I'm going to take the bus to see a show somewhere.


You'll be behind the bar, I'll get a beer, leave the tip and lay low
I know you'll be working behind the bar, so I'll order a beer, leave a tip, and try not to draw attention to myself.


I'm just a kid that gets his drinks from you
I'm just a regular customer who orders drinks from you at the bar.


That stands around and doesn't have a clue
I don't really know what I'm doing or what to say to you when you're working.


Can't I hold you close to me?
I wish I could hold you and be close to you.


Can't I ever say to you just what I mean?
I wish I could tell you how I feel and be honest with you about my intentions.


Oh yeah, I've been daydreamin' for so long.
I've been lost in my thoughts about you for a long time, and I can't seem to snap out of it.




Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOHN JOSEPH MCCAULEY III

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Comments from YouTube:

Josh Miller

it's been a while since i visited this album...so glad i looped back around. They need to get this show on the road again!!! Encore!!! Bravo!!!

Tom Jones

These guys are damn good, its nice to see a group that still makes good music and plays instruments!

Edward Marquez

Started listening to Deer Tick about 6 or 7 years ago. Has been one of my favorite bands ever since. Later found out a man names T. Hardy Morris which sounds almost exactly as John McCauley. I THEN find out that McCauley invited Morris to sing with him in Diamond Rug (also an incredible band). So I keep exploring and find out about Middle Brother. McCauley sings with Matt Vasquez (singer from Delta Spirit). I've listened to Delta Spirit for a good 3 years and never know that these incredible people, these very, very talented individuals, were all connected somehow. And that makes incredibly happy.

Brittain Dunlap

Wow man ,well spoken ...I kinda have a similar experience with it. I had a buddy turn me on to Deer Tick n I would say that they are my favorite band n I love McCauley n the other guys but I have just been listening to middle brother a lot lately w Vasquez. I have mixed emotions to him n the other guy . Don't get me wrong but Kip Kallaway getting fratastic like you would catch him dry humping the 🐈 cat...... He's the absolute shit though. Anyway I'm loving figuring out how to play some stuff off theirs. U really c how much the music is so great bcuz of the way they commit to it. I will be listening to the same favorite's and leave this world behind, listening to them ten years to come,God willing

Braammusic

Great record, great songs

spongebobbette23

a friend introduced me to them last night... so much beauty, i can't handle it.

Shellie H

I wish I could find a man capable of these kinds of feelings. <3

lizgrrl22

Wandered into a show by accident, went, "Who are these fools?" and immediately turned into drooling idiot over their music.

metalskim

Listened to their stuff multiple times from San Francisco to St. Louis up to Chicago. baha

shiasur

ชอบมากๆ :D

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