In Every Dream Home A Heartach
Roxy Music Lyrics

In every dream home a heartache
The ideal of a dream home can create a sense of longing or sadness.

And every step I take
The journey through life is full of challenges and unexpected twists.

Takes me further from heaven
As life goes on, the possibility of a paradise or afterlife becomes more distant or uncertain.

Is there a heaven?
The singer expresses a yearning for a metaphysical or spiritual existence beyond the material world.

I'd like to think so
Despite doubts, the singer maintains a hope or belief in the possibility of heaven.

Standards of living
The level of comfort and convenience that society values or desires.

They're rising daily
The trends of consumerism and progress result in an ever-increasing standard of living.

But home oh sweet home
The concept of a home as a sanctuary and source of happiness.

It's only a saying
The idealized notion of a cozy or idyllic home may not always match reality.

From bell push to faucet
The details of a home's design and fixtures, from the trivial to the functional.

In smart town apartment
A modern and fashionable type of urban living space.

The cottage is pretty
A charming and modest type of rural dwelling.

The main house a palace
A grand and luxurious type of domestic architecture.

Penthouse perfection
An exquisite and exclusive type of high-rise living space.

But what goes on
The singer asks a rhetorical question about the private and intimate activities that may occur within these homes.

What to do there
The uncertainty or ambiguity of what people actually enjoy or find meaningful in their homes.

Better pray there
The suggestion that seeking spiritual guidance or intervention may be necessary in order to find true happiness or fulfillment within one's home.

Open plan living
A popular and contemporary style of home design that emphasizes spaciousness and flow between different areas.

Bungalow ranch style
A type of single-story home with a low-pitched roof, often associated with western or rural living.

All of it's comforts
The various amenities and conveniences that modern homes can offer, such as heating, air conditioning, and appliances.

Seem so essential
The perception that these luxuries and conveniences are not just desirable, but necessary for a comfortable life.

I bought you mail order
The singer confesses to having purchased a life-like or artificial partner from a catalog or online retailer.

My plain wrapper baby
A metaphor for the artificiality and disposability of the purchased partner, who lacks individuality or uniqueness.

Your skin is like vinyl
A comparison of the partner's body to a synthetic or plastic material, suggesting an unnatural or fake appearance or texture.

The perfect companion
The idealized notion of an obedient and content partner who fulfills the singer's every need or whim.

You float my new pool
A description of the partner's use as a pool toy, devoid of emotional or personal significance.

De luxe and delightful
A portrayal of the partner as a luxury item that brings pleasure and entertainment to the singer.

Inflatable doll
The singer reveals the true nature of the partner as an inanimate, synthetic object, rather than a living being.

My role is to serve you
The singer's understanding of his obligation or duty to cater to the partner's needs and desires, despite her lack of agency or humanity.

Disposable darling
A description of the partner as a temporary and expendable object, lacking any sense of emotional attachment or commitment.

Can't throw you away now
The singer admits to feeling a sense of dependency or attachment to the partner, despite her artificiality and lack of autonomy.

Immortal and life size
A statement about the persistence and realism of the partner's appearance, regardless of the artificiality of her existence.

My breath is inside you
The singer suggests that his own life force or energy is somehow infused or bonded with the partner, indicating a sense of delusion or obsession.

I'll dress you up daily
The singer describes his control over the partner's appearance and identity, further emphasizing her lack of independence or originality.

And keep you till death sighs
The singer implies his intent to remain attached to the partner until the end of his own life or existence, highlighting the extent of his obsession or pathology.

Lover ungrateful
The singer expresses a sense of disappointment or resentment towards the partner, who he perceives as unappreciative or unresponsive to his affection.

I blew up your body
The singer acknowledges his own role in creating the artificial partner's existence, but also implies a sense of ownership or domination over her.

But you blew my mind
The singer admits to having been impressed or enamored with the partner, despite (or perhaps because of) her synthetic nature.

Oh those heartaches
A contemplation of the emotional turmoil and pain that can result from unfulfilled or misguided desires.

Dreamhome heartaches
A reflection on the disillusionment or disappointment that can arise from pursuing the ideal of a perfect or dream home.