dream state
Raveena Lyrics


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Up the girl’s
Light blue dress
Hands so stained
With cigarettes

Dangle her two
Long black plaits
Somewhere in a
Dream state

In her line
The poet sings
Love and drugs
Its the same thing

Four knees
On a fire escape
Somewhere in a
Dream state

Trace your lips
At 6 AM
Kiss the cut
That once bled

I like the soft edges
Of the rain




Somewhere in our
Dream state

Overall Meaning

The song “Dream State” by Raveena is a nostalgic and dreamlike composition reflecting the emotions of a girl lost in her own thoughts. The lyrics of the song are emotive and poetic, painting vivid images of the girl's surroundings and experiences. The first verse describes the girl in a light blue dress with hands stained by cigarettes. Her two long black plaits dangle, and she is lost in a dream state. The second and third verses give glimpses into the girl's life - the poet sings about love and drugs, and four people sit on a fire escape. The final verse speaks of kissing a once-bleeding cut and enjoying the soft edges of rain, all while existing in a dream state.


In the song, Raveena creates a dreamlike and introspective experience through her use of imagery and lyrical storytelling. Her voice is softly layered over subtle guitar riffs and a gentle beat, creating a serene and calming atmosphere for the listener. "Dream State" is a song that transports you to a reflective and introspective headspace while simultaneously offering a calming and peaceful listening experience.



Line by Line Meaning

Up the girl’s
The attention is on the girl who is the subject of the song


Light blue dress
Description of the girl's attire


Hands so stained
The girl has cigarette stains on her hands


With cigarettes
The source of the stains on the girl's hands


Dangle her two
The girl's plaits are being described


Long black plaits
The color and length of the girl's plaits


Somewhere in a
The girl is in a state of mind that is being described as a dream


Dream state
The girl is in a surreal or altered state of consciousness


In her line
The focus is now on the poet who is writing


The poet sings
The poet is expressing through writing


Love and drugs
The subject matter of the poet's writing


Its the same thing
The comparison between love and drugs


Four knees
The poet is now describing a scene with two people


On a fire escape
The location of the two people


Somewhere in a
Again, the dream-like state is mentioned


Dream state
The surreal or altered state in which the people find themselves


Trace your lips
The poet is now addressing someone in the second person


At 6 AM
The specific time of day is mentioned


Kiss the cut
A physical action is being asked of the addressee


That once bled
The cut is a wound that has healed


I like the soft edges
The poet is expressing personal preference


Of the rain
The specific source of the softness being referred to


Somewhere in our
Now the poet is referencing themselves along with the addressee


Dream state
The surreal or altered state shared by the poet and addressee




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