Wagner has been writing songs since the age of 16. Her self-titled debut album was released in February 2011 by the Finnish indie label Kioski. It was later released in United Kingdom and Europe by Bone Voyage Recordings and in North America by Friendly Fire Recordings. In August 2012 Time Magazine listed Wagner as one of the ″11 Great Bands You Don’t Know (But Should)″. Although her debut album was not a big success, it caused a lot of attention and in February 2014 Wagner was signed by the American record label Sub Pop.
Wagner's second album When the Cellar Children See the Light of Day was released in August 2014. The album peaked number one at the Finnish Album Chart. It was a nominee for the 2014 Nordic Music Prize which is an annual award for the Best Nordic Album Of The Year. She won the prize.
On 21 April 2015, Wagner performed on the music television show Later... with Jools Holland.
She also did the trailer song for Gore Verbinski's 2017 film A Cure for Wellness, which was a cover of The Ramones song "I Wanna Be Sedated".
Dream
Mirel Wagner Lyrics
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crawled into my head
into my bed
I dare you to
and you dare
'cause else it's the truth
and that won't do
and your eyes
they lit up the room
I bathe in the light
in the cradle of my bones
there is a grave for your soul
'cause else it's the truth
and that won't do
and your eyes
are full of moon
they lit up the room
Mirel Wagner's song "Dream" is a hauntingly beautiful piece, full of mystery and darkness. The opening lines "who is this creature crawled into my head, into my bed" sets the tone for the entire song, which delves into the depths of the subconscious mind. The singer is wrestling with the presence of this creature in her head and bed, daring it to show itself, but at the same time fearing the truth it might reveal. This truth, whatever it may be, is something the singer cannot confront and must bury deep within "the cradle of her bones."
As the song progresses, the singer begins to find solace in the creature's presence, even though it remains a mystery. The moonlit eyes of the creature symbolize a kind of mystical power it holds over the singer, and she "bathes in the light." However, despite this newfound comfort, the singer knows that the truth must remain buried, for fear of what it might bring. The final lines of the song "they lit up the room" seem to indicate that the creature's presence has illuminated some hidden corners of the singer's mind, but ultimately it is something she cannot fully attain or understand.
In essence, "Dream" is a song about the power of the subconscious mind and the things we fear and cannot understand. The creature in the song is a symbol for all those things that we bury deep within us, afraid of what they might reveal if we were to confront them head-on. Despite the darkness and mystery of the song, there is also a sense of wonder and awe at the power of the subconscious mind and the mysteries it holds.
Line by Line Meaning
who is this creature
I am unsure of who or what is invading my mind and personal space.
crawled into my head
This entity has infiltrated my thoughts and consciousness.
into my bed
This presence has even managed to invade my sleeping space and dreams.
I dare you to
Despite my fear and uncertainty, I am challenging this creature to reveal itself.
and you dare
The creature is accepting my challenge and daring me in return.
'cause else it's the truth
If this creature remains hidden and mysterious, then the reality of its existence will continue to haunt me.
and that won't do
I refuse to live in fear and uncertainty, and seek to uncover the truth.
and your eyes
I am noticing the physical appearance and behavior of this creature.
are full of moon
Its eyes emit a bright and intense energy, resembling the illumination of a full moon.
they lit up the room
The creature's eyes are causing the entire environment to brighten and become more alive.
I bathe in the light
I am becoming immersed in the energy and vitality emanating from the creature's eyes.
in the cradle of my bones
This intense experience is even affecting the deep structure and foundation of my body and being.
there is a grave for your soul
I sense that this creature may have a dark and malevolent nature, which could destroy my inner spirit if left unchecked.
'cause else it's the truth
If I ignore this potentially dangerous situation, I will be facing the reality of my own demise.
and that won't do
I refuse to allow myself to become victimized by this creature's harmful intentions.
and your eyes
Once again, I am observing the creature's eyes and their overwhelming influence.
are full of moon
The creature's eyes continue to radiate with intense, lunar energy.
they lit up the room
The creature's eyes are still causing the environment to glow and come to life.
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.