Nice Dream
Radiohead Lyrics
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They protect me
Listen to me
They dug me my very own garden
Gave me sunshine
Made me happy
Nice dream
Nice dream
I call up my friend the good angel
But she's out with
Her answer-phone
She says she'd love to come help but
The sea would
Electrocute us all
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream, if you think that you're strong enough
Nice dream, if you think you belong enough
Nice dream, if you think that you're strong enough
Nice dream, if you think you belong enough
Now come home
Now come home
Now come home
Now come home
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream
Nice dream
The song "Nice Dream" by Radiohead is a reflection on the power and importance of love and support in our lives. The lyrics describe the singer being embraced by those around him as if he were their own brother, and being protected and listened to. The metaphor of being given his own garden with sunshine represents the idea of being provided with a safe and nurturing environment to grow in.
However, the second verse introduces a note of caution. The singer tries to call a friend for help, but she is unable to come because the sea would electrocute them all. This suggests that even with love and support, there are still dangers and challenges in life that we must face. The repeated refrain of "Nice dream" suggests that even though this vision of safety and comfort may not be entirely realistic, it is still a beautiful and comforting idea.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the beauty and importance of love and support, while acknowledging the challenges and uncertainties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
They love me like I was their brother
The people around the singer care about him as if he were their kin.
They protect me
The people around the singer defend him from harm.
Listen to me
The people around the singer pay attention to what he says.
They dug me my very own garden
The people around the artist created a space customized just for him.
Gave me sunshine
The people around the artist provide him with light and hope.
Made me happy
The people around the singer bring him joy in life.
Nice dream
The singer has a pleasant thought/feeling that makes him feel happy and content.
I call up my friend the good angel
The artist reaches out to a supportive person in his life.
But she's out with her answer-phone
The person the artist calls is not available to speak with him.
She says she'd love to come help but the sea would electrocute us all
The person the artist calls wants to help, but there is a force beyond control that is preventing it.
Nice dream, if you think that you're strong enough
The singer suggests that the dream he's having is desirable, but only for those who believe they are capable of achieving it.
Nice dream, if you think you belong enough
The artist suggests that the dream he's having is desirable, but only for those who feel they are part of a larger group/community.
Now come home
The singer encourages someone to return to a place where they are loved and safe.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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