Drømmen
Sebastian Lyrics


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Her så forbandet
Koldt ud på landet
Ensomt ved vandet
Hvor Billy Bones går
Taler om byen
Det store teater
Og skibet der kaprer
Dig bort herfra.





Drømmene tar dig
Til verdens ende

Overall Meaning

The song "Drømmen" by Sebastian is a melancholic ballad that speaks about the desire to escape from the harsh realities of life. The opening stanza describes a desolate and cold landscape in the countryside where the singer is feeling alone and isolated. The mention of Billy Bones, a character from the novel Treasure Island, adds a layer of symbolism and foreshadows a journey of adventure and escape. The following lines talk about the allure of the city and how it presents itself as a grand theatre, but also mentions the dangers that lurk in the form of a ship that can capture and take you away.


The chorus of the song talks about the power of dreams to take you to the ends of the world. It speaks about how dreams can provide an escape from life's problems, and how they can offer hope and inspiration to pursue your goals. The song then offers the idea that dreaming can provide a way out of difficult situations and can inspire people to visualize a better future for themselves.


Overall, "Drømmen" is a song about the power of dreams and the desire to escape from the difficulties of life. It is a poignant ballad that beautifully captures the human spirit's ability to find hope and inspiration through the power of imagination and dreaming.


Line by Line Meaning

Her så forbandet
Here looks damn


Koldt ud på landet
Cold out in the country


Ensomt ved vandet
Lonely by the water


Hvor Billy Bones går
Where Billy Bones walks


Taler om byen
Talking about the city


Det store teater
The big theater


Og skibet der kaprer
And the ship that captures


Dig bort herfra.
Taking you away from here


Drømmene tar dig
Dreams take you


Til verdens ende
To the ends of the world




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