Dead Dreams
Prolong The Agony Lyrics

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We slave, slave down to the bone
We close our eyes and think about the things we've never known, don't torture me!
We slave, slave down to the bone
We close our eyes and think about the things we've never known

These knives, are always pointed back at me
But in the daylight, will you stand beside your shadow?

Because in the daylight, we see the sun, we see what we're supposed to feel in our hearts
I see your shadow beside me, I see the light!
But there's no warmth to be found here, we try, we try, but still we hold our heads up high
It's ok to feel dead inside, it's alright to feel the cold at night

No, these clouds above us
Can't turn away
Because I can feel, feel the sands beneath me
My shallow grave

With open eyes how can we walk away from the world we live in?
You can't repair the ashes

Because in the daylight, we see the sun, we see what we're supposed to feel in our hearts
I see your shadow beside me, I see the light!
But there's no warmth to be found here, we try, we try, but still we hold our heads up high
It's ok to feel dead inside, it's alright to feel the cold at night

It's ok to feel dead inside, we close our eyes and dream of things we've never known
Dreams of things we've never known!

Why run when there's nothing there to hide? Don't escape who you know you are inside!
Fuck stones breaking down your door, no deeper cut will barricade your walls

Because in the daylight, we see the sun, we see what we're supposed to feel in our hearts
I see your shadow beside me, I see the light!
But there's no warmth to be found here, we try, we try, but still we hold our heads up high
It's ok to feel dead inside, it's alright to feel the cold at night

We slave, slave down to the bone
We close our eyes and think about the things we've never known, don't torture me!

Overall Meaning

The song "Dead Dreams" by Prolong The Agony expresses a feeling of hopelessness and despair brought about by the struggles and hardships of life. The first lines "We slave, slave down to the bone" refer to the hard work that people put in just to survive. Despite this hard work, there is still a feeling of emptiness and longing for things that they have never experienced. The repetition of this line emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and the endless cycle of working and struggling to survive.

The lines "But there's no warmth to be found here, we try, we try, but still we hold our heads up high" suggest that even though they feel dead inside and have no hope, they still try their best and refuse to give up. The mention of shadows highlights the idea of feeling like there is always something or someone following them, always reminding them of their failures and shortcomings.

The final lines "We close our eyes and think about the things we've never known, don't torture me!" suggest a plea for release from this endless cycle of striving and struggling. Overall, the song expresses a feeling of despair and hopelessness, but also a determination to keep going despite the hardships.

Line by Line Meaning

We slave, slave down to the bone
We work tirelessly and exhaustively, leaving ourselves no breaks or time for rest.

We close our eyes and think about the things we've never known, don't torture me!
We often imagine new and unfamiliar experiences, but this can be painful when we can't attain them.

These knives, are always pointed back at me
The consequences of our actions always come back to affect us.

But in the daylight, will you stand beside your shadow?
When everything is exposed and clear, will you still be true to yourself and your beliefs?

Because in the daylight, we see the sun, we see what we're supposed to feel in our hearts
In clear and honest situations, we can better understand what we truly desire and feel.

I see your shadow beside me, I see the light!
I see your presence and support, which brings me hope and positivity.

But there's no warmth to be found here, we try, we try, but still we hold our heads up high
Despite our efforts and determination, we cannot find comfort and security in this situation.

It's ok to feel dead inside, it's alright to feel the cold at night
It's acceptable to feel numb and emotionless, and to struggle during difficult times.

No, these clouds above us / Can't turn away / Because I can feel, feel the sands beneath me / My shallow grave
The problems and challenges we face are always present, though we may try to ignore them. We can feel the limitations and finality of life.

With open eyes how can we walk away from the world we live in?
When we're aware and alert, we can't ignore the reality and circumstance of our lives.

You can't repair the ashes
Once something has been destroyed or lost, it can never fully be regained or restored.

It's ok to feel dead inside, we close our eyes and dream of things we've never known / Dreams of things we've never known!
It's alright to find solace and hope in our imaginations, especially to escape our difficult reality.

Why run when there's nothing there to hide? Don't escape who you know you are inside!
There's no need to run or hide from ourselves, even when we feel lost or trapped. We should embrace our true selves and identity.

Fuck stones breaking down your door, no deeper cut will barricade your walls
Physical or emotional attacks can't harm us as much as our own defenses against the world.

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