1. Formed in 1995, Scala was a project formed by three members of drone rock outfit Seefeel (Sarah Peacock, Justin Fletcher, Daren Seymour) in collaboration with Mark Van Hoen, aka Locust.
2. A Youth choir from Aarschot, Belgium. Consists of about sixty girls between 14 and 24 years old, led by brothers Steven and Stijn Kolacny. Please fix your tags: Scala & Kolacny Brothers
3. A brief project from 1987 involving Bill Nelson, Dary Runswick, Mary King and Electric Phoenix. The ensemble recorded two soundtrack pieces for Channel 4 (UK)'s film "Brond".
The name Scala has also been used by: 4. a Italo-Disco act, 5. a House act and 6. a Progressive Trance act.
Dream On
Scala Lyrics
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As your bony fingers close around me
Long and spindly
Death becomes me
Heaven can you see what I see
Hey you pale and sickly child
Been walking home a crooked mile
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
There's no time for hesitating
Pain is ready, pain is waiting
Primed to do it's educating
Unwanted, uninvited kin
It creeps beneath your crawling skin
It lives without it lives within you
Feel the fever coming
You're shaking and twitching
You can scratch all over
But that won't stop you itching
can you feel little love
dream on dream on
Blame it on your karmic curse
Oh shame upon the universe
It knows its lines
It's well rehearsed
It sucked you in, it dragged you down
To where there is no hallowed ground
Where holiness is never found
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
can you feel a little love
dream on dream on
The lyrics of Dream On by Scala are a poignant reflection on the cyclical nature of life and death, and the role of karma in shaping our experiences. The opening lines invite the listener to contemplate the fragility of life, as the singer describes the sensation of death closing in on them. The second verse further explores this theme, juxtaposing the concept of "death and living reconciled" against the image of a "pale and sickly child". The implication is that death is an ever-present reality, but one that is intertwined with the joys and vulnerabilities of human experience.
The chorus provides a moment of respite from this heavy contemplation, inviting the listener to "dream on" and to "feel a little love". However, this sentiment is quickly overshadowed by the harsh realities of pain and suffering, which are waiting just around the corner. The line "pain is ready, pain is waiting" serves as a warning that no one can escape the discomfort that is an inherent part of life.
The remainder of the lyrics delve into the idea of karma as a guiding force in our lives. The singer encourages the listener to be mindful of what they give and take, as they will inevitably be held accountable for their actions. The final lines suggest that the universe is a harsh and unforgiving place, with no room for holiness or redemption. Ultimately, Dream On presents a somber but realistic vision of the human experience, one that is both beautiful and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel a little love?
Asking if there is any love to be found in the situation
As your bony fingers close around me
Describing the feeling of being trapped and hopeless
Long and spindly
Further emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and helpless
Death becomes me
Acknowledging the overwhelming presence of death
Heaven can you see what I see
Imploring for help and guidance from a higher power
Hey you pale and sickly child
Addressing oneself and acknowledging their own weakness and vulnerability
You're death and living reconciled
Acknowledging the coexistence of death and life
Been walking home a crooked mile
Describing a difficult journey
Paying debt to karma
Acknowledging the consequences of one's actions
You party for a living
Engaging in activities that provide temporary pleasure but may have negative long-term consequences
What you take won't kill you
The immediate effects of one's actions may not be harmful, but they can have lasting consequences
But careful what you're giving
Warning to be mindful of the impact one's actions can have on others
There's no time for hesitating
Urging action and decisiveness
Pain is ready, pain is waiting
Acknowledging the inevitability of hardship
Primed to do it's educating
Learning from hardships and mistakes
Unwanted, uninvited kin
Describing a burden or hardship that is difficult to shake off
It creeps beneath your crawling skin
Describing the feeling of being uncomfortable or agitated
It lives without it lives within you
Acknowledging that hardship and struggle are internal and external
Feel the fever coming
Sensing the onset of difficulty or hardship
You're shaking and twitching
Describing the physical and emotional effects of hardship
You can scratch all over
Trying to alleviate the discomfort or pain
But that won't stop you itching
Acknowledging that temporary solutions may not address the root problem
dream on dream on
Encouragement to continue dreaming or hoping despite the present difficulties
Blame it on your karmic curse
Acknowledging the impact of past actions on present circumstances
Oh shame upon the universe
Feeling that the universe is responsible for the difficulties experienced
It knows its lines
Implying that the universe is predictable and that the difficulties experienced were expected
It's well rehearsed
Further emphasizing the predictability of the universe and the hardships experienced
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.