By 1996 he was thoroughly bored by European dance music and moved to Santiago, Chile to explore Latin music. He quickly adopted the intentionally ridiculous Señor Coconut moniker, and soon released El Gran Baile, finding time afterwards to do a little remix work for Towa Tei, formerly of the multi-national Deee-Lite.
His next release, in 2000, was the delightful Latin-Kraftwerk fusion of El Baile Alemán. The album featured several Kraftwerk classics reworked with Latin instrumentation and rhythm. The LP was intended as a salute to, and a parody of Kraftwerk as evidenced by the intro to Autobahn which features the sound of a car that won't start.
Sweet Dreams
Señor Coconut Lyrics
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Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to be abused.
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Hold your head up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused.
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Señor Coconut's cover version of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" is a Latin-inspired take on the popular 80s hit. Despite the change in genre and language, the song's central themes of desire, power, and control remain intact. The opening lines, "Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree?" immediately set the tone for the song's exploration of personal ambition and the pursuit of success.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their travels around the world in search of their own ambition. The "seven seas" mentioned in the chorus could signify the many obstacles and challenges one must face while chasing their dreams. However, the song also acknowledges that not all people have good intentions. The line "some of them want to use you, some of them want to get used by you" is a warning about the potentially manipulative nature of human relationships.
The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the universality of the lyrics. As the singer travels the world, they encounter people from all walks of life, all searching for something. The repetition of the line "sweet dreams are made of this" suggests that everyone's aspirations share a certain commonality, whether they are motivated by love, power, or something else entirely.
Overall, Señor Coconut's version of "Sweet Dreams" offers a unique perspective on this classic track by highlighting the song's fundamental themes of ambition and desire, while also incorporating a distinct Latin American sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet dreams are made of this
The person singing believes that the things people dream about are what they long for in life
Who am I to disagree?
The person singing is acknowledging that everyone has their own unique desires and dreams
I travel the world
The person singing has traveled to many places in search of their own dreams and desires
And the seven seas,
The person singing has traveled to many parts of the world, including the oceans
Everybody's looking for something.
The person singing believes that everyone is searching for something, whether it be material possessions, love, happiness, or something else
Some of them want to use you
There are people who want to take advantage of others to achieve their own desires
Some of them want to get used by you
There are people who are willing to be used by others to achieve their own desires
Some of them want to abuse you
There are people who want to hurt and mistreat others to achieve their own desires
Some of them want to be abused.
There are people who have a desire to be hurt or mistreated in order to achieve their own desires or release their own pain
Hold your head up
The person singing is encouraging the listener to stand tall and be strong
Keep your head up, movin' on
The person singing is encouraging the listener to keep moving forward and not get bogged down by others
Hold your head up, movin' on
The person singing repeats their encouragement to stay strong and keep moving forward
Keep your head up, movin' on
The person singing repeats their encouragement once again
Hold your head up
The person singing repeats their encouragement to stand tall
Keep your head up, movin' on
The person singing repeats their encouragement once again
Hold your head up, movin' on
The person singing repeats their encouragement once again
Keep your head up, movin' on
The person singing repeats their encouragement once again
Sweet dreams are made of this
The person singing repeats their belief that people's deepest desires are reflected in their dreams
Who am I to disagree?
The person singing repeats their acknowledgement that everyone's desires are unique and valid
I travel the world
The person singing repeats their experience of traveling the world in search of their own dreams and desires
And the seven seas
The person singing repeats their experience of traveling to different parts of the world, both on land and on water
Everybody's looking for something
The person singing repeats their belief that everyone is searching for something in life
Sweet dreams are made of this
The person singing repeats their belief that people's deepest desires are reflected in their dreams
Who am I to disagree?
The person singing repeats their acknowledgement that everyone's desires are unique and valid
I travel the world
The person singing repeats their experience of traveling the world in search of their own dreams and desires
And the seven seas,
The person singing repeats their experience of traveling to different parts of the world, both on land and on water
Everybody's looking for something
The person singing repeats their belief that everyone is searching for something in life
Sweet dreams are made of this
The person singing repeats their belief that people's deepest desires are reflected in their dreams
Who am I to disagree?
The person singing repeats their acknowledgement that everyone's desires are unique and valid
I travel the world
The person singing repeats their experience of traveling the world in search of their own dreams and desires
And the seven seas,
The person singing repeats their experience of traveling to different parts of the world, both on land and on water
Everybody's looking for something
The person singing repeats their belief that everyone is searching for something in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART
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