Dreaming Against Me
Seven Mary Three Lyrics
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By the way that you fall asleep
It's like you're dreaming against me
And your body moves to the edge of the lake
I could tell when you've had enough
By the way we move in the dark
I could tell that your tired
Now go on tell my why
I can't get back to you
Go on and tell me why
I can't hear you say
[Chorus: ]
Hey, everything is going to be alright
Hey, everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
Sometimes its so hard to say
Everything is going to be alright
Hey, everything is going to be alright
Everything is going to be alright
It's to hard to say it now
Say it anyhow
Well we might both be spiteful
And sick of our jobs
Well we both might think we the clean ones
But really we're slobs
And I've noticed these things
And they sink into me
As I trip over things
I really should see
She likes being alone
[Chorus: ]
The song "Dreaming Against Me" by Seven Mary Three portrays a complicated relationship between two people who seem to be struggling with communication and understanding each other. The opening verse suggests that the singer can sense that their partner is angry with them, even in their sleep. The partner's body moves away from the singer as if they are trying to distance themselves from the singer. The singer can also sense when their partner has had enough of something, perhaps pertaining to their relationship, by the way they move in the dark. It is clear that the couple is struggling with their relationship, possibly due to a lack of communication and understanding.
In the chorus, the singer tries to assure their partner that everything is going to be alright. They are trying to reassure their partner that they want to work through their issues and make things better. However, the singer acknowledges that sometimes it is hard to say that everything will be alright, suggesting that their relationship problems may be more complicated than can be solved through words.
The second verse introduces the idea that the couple might be spiteful and sick of their jobs, indicating that stress outside of their relationship could be contributing to their struggles. The singer recognizes that they are not perfect and that they make mistakes (being slobs) but that they try to understand their partner. The song ends with the line, "She likes being alone," which further emphasizes that the couple may have difficulty understanding each other's needs and desires.
Overall, "Dreaming Against Me" highlights the challenges that can arise in a relationship when communication and understanding are lacking. The song suggests that even if the issues in a relationship stem from outside factors such as work, it is essential to work on understanding each other and communicating effectively.
Line by Line Meaning
I could tell that you're angry with me
The singer can sense the anger of the person they are speaking to.
By the way that you fall asleep
The person falls asleep in a way that shows they are angry.
It's like you're dreaming against me
The singer feels like the other person's dreams are working against them.
And your body moves to the edge of the lake
The person moves to the edge of the lake while they sleep.
I could tell when you've had enough
The artist knows when the other person is done with the situation.
By the way we move in the dark
The movement of both people in the darkness tells the singer that the other person has had enough.
I could tell that your tired
The singer can tell that the other person is exhausted from trying so hard.
Of trying this hard
The other person has been putting a lot of effort into the situation.
Now go on tell my why
The artist wants an explanation.
I can't get back to you
The artist is having trouble reconnecting with the other person.
Go on and tell me why
The singer is urging the other person to explain why they are distant.
I can't hear you say
The artist feels like the other person is not communicating effectively.
Hey, everything is going to be alright
The singer is trying to reassure both themselves and the other person that everything will work out.
Sometimes its so hard to say
The singer finds it difficult to express their emotions.
Well we might both be spiteful
Both people involved may be acting out of spite.
And sick of our jobs
Both people may also be tired of their jobs.
Well we both might think we the clean ones
Both people may have a false sense of moral superiority.
But really we're slobs
In reality, both people may not live up to these moral standards.
And I've noticed these things
The singer has taken note of these issues.
And they sink into me
These issues have a deep impact on the artist.
As I trip over things
The artist struggles to overcome obstacles.
I really should see
The artist feels like they should have seen these issues before.
She likes being alone
The other person enjoys being by themselves.
Hey, everything is going to be alright
The artist is trying to reaffirm their belief that everything will turn out okay.
It's to hard to say it now
Despite their belief, the singer finds it difficult to express this sentiment.
Say it anyhow
The singer encourages themselves to express their belief anyway.
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