Stephen Brodsky has been the vocalist and guitarist of Cave In since its formation in 1995 and Ben Koller has been the drummer of Converge since 1999. Both members have also played in each of those bands at some point; Brodsky was Converge's bassist from 1997 to 1998 and Koller was Cave In's drummer from 2005 to 2006.
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Dead Dreams
Mutoid Man Lyrics
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telling a story
honey you'll never forget
your dead dreams
under the haunted
comforter or regret
your dead dreams
trying to cut some dead weight
your dead dreams
now or never
neither one ist too late
don't sleep with your dead dreams
don't you ever, don't you ever forget
cut all dead weight
don't sleep with dead dreams
The lyrics to Mutoid Man's song "Dead Dreams" appear to be a warning against holding onto past regrets and mistakes. The image of "dead dreams" evokes a sense of lost potential and unfulfilled desires. The lyrics suggest that these dreams may still haunt the individual, whether they are trapped in regret or attempting to move on from them. The line "caught in a fabric, trying to cut some dead weight" suggests that the individual is struggling to move forward from their past and is attempting to sever ties with their "dead dreams."
The repetition of the phrase "don't sleep with your dead dreams" underscores the importance of moving on from one's past mistakes. The use of the word "sleep" adds a sense of permanence to the idea of holding onto one's regrets or past dreams, emphasizing the potential damage it can cause. The final line "cut all dead weight, don't sleep with dead dreams" is a call to action, urging the individual to actively work to let go of their past and to not allow it to continue to weigh them down.
Line by Line Meaning
your dead dreams
The unfulfilled hopes and aspirations you once had
telling a story
Reminding you of where you came from and what you wanted to be
honey you'll never forget
A warning that the disappointment and regret associated with unfinished dreams will always be with you
under the haunted
In the grasp of a haunting, overwhelming feeling
comforter or regret
A choice between being comforted or weighed down by regret
caught in a fabric
Stuck in a cycle of inaction or unfulfillment
trying to cut some dead weight
Attempting to let go of the things holding you back from fulfilling your dreams
now or never
An urgent reminder that the time to act is limited
neither one is too late
It's never too late to start working towards your hopes and aspirations
don't sleep with your dead dreams
Don't dwell on unfulfilled dreams and let them hold you back
don't you ever, don't you ever forget
A strong insistence not to overlook the importance of fulfilling personal ambitions
cut all dead weight
Eliminate anything that is holding you back from achieving your goals
don't sleep with dead dreams
Repeating the same warning from earlier to drive the point home
Writer(s): Kevin Baker, Stephen Brodsky, Nick Cageao, Benjamin Koller
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.