Dream On
Seether vs. Depeche Mode Lyrics


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Can you feel a little love?
Can you feel a little love?

Dream on
Dream on

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
You're death and living reconciled
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 a little love?
Can you feel a 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?
Can you feel a little love?





Dream on
Dream on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seether vs. Depeche Mode's song Dream On are intriguing and cryptic. The first few lines beg the listener to experience love, emphasizing the importance of feeling love, even if it is only a little. The next few lines are a repetition of the phrase "dream on," which may mean to encourage someone to continue pursuing their dreams and aspirations.


The verses take on a darker tone, with descriptions of death and sickness creeping in. The imagery of bony fingers and long and spindly limbs create a sense of foreboding and discomfort. The song speaks of karma and debt, indicating the consequences of actions and decisions that lead to partying and addiction. The lyrics suggest that one should be mindful of what they give and take in life, indicating the importance of being responsible for one's actions.


The song continues with the theme of karma, which seems to have a hold over the singer. It describes how it can creep up on someone, affecting them from within like an unwanted, uninvited companion. The lyrics speak of the fever coming and the incessant itching, suggesting the discomfort and pain that are consequences of one's actions.


Overall, the lyrics of Dream On by Seether vs. Depeche Mode explore the importance of love and dreams, the consequences of one's actions, and the impact of karma on a person's life. The dark and cryptic imagery creates a sense of unease, while the repetition of certain lyrics emphasizes the message the song conveys.


Fact 1: Dream On is a remix of the original Depeche Mode song of the same name that was released in 2001.


Fact 2: Seether is a South African rock band that has been active since 1999.


Fact 3: The remix of Dream On was released as a single in 2004 and became an instant hit on rock radio stations.


Fact 4: The song reached the top ten on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and remained in the charts for 20 weeks.


Fact 5: The remix was created by DJ Harley from the band Duran Duran, who also remixed Depeche Mode's song I Feel Loved.


Fact 6: The original Dream On was released on Depeche Mode's 1993 album Songs of Faith and Devotion.


Fact 7: Dream On was the first single from the album and was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries.


Fact 8: The song is often interpreted as a statement on the power of dreams and imagination.


Fact 9: The music video for Dream On features the band performing the song in a cityscape setting, with surreal images and effects interspersed throughout.


Fact 10: The song has been covered by several artists, including Morrissey, Carrie Underwood, and The Righteous Brothers.


Chords: The chords for Dream On by Seether vs. Depeche Mode are as follows:
Verse: G, Bm, Em, A
Chorus: G, Em, A, D.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you feel a little love?
Are you capable of feeling any love or emotional connection?


Can you feel a little love?
Repeating the question to emphasize the lack of emotion.


Dream on
Continue to dream, even in the face of adversity.


Dream on
Repeat of the first line to reinforce the message.


As your bony fingers close around me
Describing the physical sensation of being held tightly by someone with skeletal hands.


Long and spindly
Further description of the bony fingers wrapping around the subject.


Death becomes me
The sensation of being so close to death is overwhelming.


Heaven, can you see what I see?
A plea to a higher power to witness the darkness being experienced.


Hey, you, pale and sickly child
A direct address to someone who appears unwell.


You're death and living reconciled
Implying that the sickly child has made peace with both life and death.


Been walking home a crooked mile
Having struggled on a difficult path to reach this point.


Paying debt to karma
Acknowledging that actions have consequences and one must pay for their past misdeeds.


You party for a living
Living a carefree and hedonistic lifestyle, avoiding responsibility.


What you take won't kill you
Recklessness may not cause immediate harm, but there will be a price to pay eventually.


But careful what you're giving
Be mindful of the energy and actions put out into the world, as they will have repercussions.


There's no time for hesitating
Urgency is required when faced with difficult situations.


Pain is ready, pain is waiting
The potential for hardship is always present and must be faced head-on.


Primed to do its educating
Difficult times offer opportunities for growth and learning.


Unwanted, uninvited kin
A metaphorical description of a problem or issue that is impossible to avoid.


It creeps beneath your crawling skin
The feeling of discomfort or dread that accompanies an unavoidable problem.


It lives without, it lives within you
The problem exists both outside and within the subject, impossible to escape.


Feel the fever coming
An ominous warning of more difficult times ahead.


You're shaking and twitching
The physical manifestation of fear and anxiety.


You can scratch all over
Desperate attempts to find relief from discomfort.


But that won't stop you itching
Efforts to find relief will ultimately prove fruitless in the end.


Blame it on your karmic curse
Acknowledging that the situation is the result of past actions and choices.


Oh, shame upon the universe
The feeling of disappointment and anger towards the world for presenting this difficult situation.


It knows its lines
The universe seemingly follows a predetermined script, with events playing out as they always have.


It's well rehearsed
The universe's script seems to be followed flawlessly; there is no deviation from the norm.


It sucked you in, it dragged you down
Describing the feeling of being pulled into a difficult situation that seems impossible to escape.


To where there is no hallowed ground
Further emphasizing the lack of escape or refuge from the situation.


Where holiness is never found
Even the most positive and hopeful elements seem absent from the situation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN GORE

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