Dream
R.E.M. Lyrics


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I'm looking for an interruption
Do you believe?
You looking to dig my dreams
Be prepared for anything
You come into my little scene
Hooray, hooray, hip hip hooray
There's one thing I can guarantee
You won't have to dig, dig too deep
Said leave me to lay, but touch me deep
I don't sleep, I dream
I'll settle for a cup of coffee
But you know what I really need

Are you looking to drive my dreams?
You here to run my screens?
You come, deliver my demons
Hooray, hooray, hip hip hooray
Are you coming to ease my headache?
Do you give good head?
Am I good in bed?
I don't know, I guess so
I don't sleep, I dream
I'll settle for a cup of coffee
But you know what I really need

I'm looking for an interruption
Can you believe?
Some medicine for my headache
Hooray, hooray, hip hip hooray
I'm pitching for a new direction
Pinch me when I wake
Don't tell me my dreams are fake
You leave me to lay, you touch me deep
I don't sleep, I dream
I'll settle for a cup of coffee
But you know what I really need
Leave me to lay, but touch me deep
I don't sleep, I dream




I'll settle for a cup of coffee
But you know what I really need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R.E.M.'s "Dream" are a fascinating blend of both subconscious desire and conscious need. At its heart, the song is about seeking an interruption in the monotony of daily life, whether it be through a new relationship, a change of scenery, or a new perspective. The opening lines set the tone for this pursuit: "I'm looking for an interruption / Do you believe?" The singer is seeking something that will break them out of their routine and help them truly engage with their desires and dreams.


Throughout the song, the singer poses a series of questions to a lover or potential lover, asking if they are prepared to dig deep into their desires, deliver their demons, or ease their headaches. These questions hint at a deeper need for connection and intimacy, but they are also tinged with a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The singer doesn't know if their dreams are real or if they are just wishful thinking. They are searching for something, but they don't quite know what it is.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking for an interruption
I want something to interrupt my mundane life.


Do you believe?
Do you have faith in what I am seeking?


You looking to dig my dreams
Are you interested in exploring my dreams and aspirations?


Be prepared for anything
Be ready for the unexpected.


You come into my little scene
You have entered my world, my life.


Hooray, hooray, hip hip hooray
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.


There's one thing I can guarantee
I can assure you of one thing for certain.


You won't have to dig, dig too deep
You will not have to search too hard.


Said leave me to lay, but touch me deep
Let me rest, but awaken my innermost desires.


I don't sleep, I dream
I am not content with just sleeping, I dream to achieve my desires.


I'll settle for a cup of coffee
I am willing to compromise and take what is readily available.


But you know what I really need
However, I know what I truly desire.


Are you looking to drive my dreams?
Are you willing to help me achieve my dreams?


You here to run my screens?
Are you here to control or manipulate me?


You come, deliver my demons
You have the potential to free me from my inner demons.


Are you coming to ease my headache?
Are you here to alleviate my troubles?


Do you give good head?
Are you capable of providing me with the advice and solutions I need?


Am I good in bed?
Am I capable of achieving my desires and aspirations?


I don't know, I guess so
I am unsure but hopeful.


I'm pitching for a new direction
I am actively seeking a change in my life.


Pinch me when I wake
Confirm that what I am experiencing is real.


Don't tell me my dreams are fake
Do not shatter my aspirations and hopes.


Leave me to lay, you touch me deep
Let me rest, but awaken my innermost desires.


I'll settle for a cup of coffee
I am willing to compromise and take what is readily available.


But you know what I really need
However, I know what I truly desire.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jurandir Delmiro

...E foi tudo um sonho.
Foi?
Foi jovem e sonhou, ou viveu?
Ainda que a vida hoje seja uma amargura atrás da outra..
..Ainda temos os sonhos.
...And all only did is dream.
Did?
You when younger, or living?
If the live is a hard and though..
...Rest us dreams,



All comments from YouTube:

Carlos Hugo Centurión

In my opinion, this is probably the best and better version of the original theme of the unforgettable Everly Brothers

Mr Babar

damn; two guitars, one drum, and two voices... great cover

matthew stetson

Roots. They didn't write this but this is an all-time R.E.M. favorite of mine regardless.

Jurandir Delmiro

...E foi tudo um sonho.
Foi?
Foi jovem e sonhou, ou viveu?
Ainda que a vida hoje seja uma amargura atrás da outra..
..Ainda temos os sonhos.
...And all only did is dream.
Did?
You when younger, or living?
If the live is a hard and though..
...Rest us dreams,

theurbanupcyclers

i love at 1:53 when michael and mike don't sing the same words :)

YITT Mashups

Awesome!!!

Cara Mason

Beautiful

Marina S

Great 👍

Jupiara Michel

J'adore cette reprise avec R.E.M.

Gertrude Jude

Moi aussi!

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