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Prophesy
Shannon Murray Lyrics
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I have nocturnal prophesies
I can see the future in my dreams
I dreamed when I was 18
And he ate me
So when he came over I asked why do you sleep all day
And I spent all my days studying symbols and karate
I didn't want to take it literally but I was ready to
I dreamed when I was 18
My boyfriend was a vampire
And he ate me
Then I remembered in that dream I was not afraid
And I took that as a sign that everything would be ok
Oh I was so naΓ―ve and he just wanted me for a meal
I dreamed when I was 18
My boyfriend was a vampire
And he ate me
I can see the future in my dreams
Shiny little warning signs for me
So in the revised prophesy
I dreamed when I was 18
My boyfriend was a vampire
So I staked him
The lyrics of Shannon Murray's song Prophesy explore themes of intuition, foresight, and the power of dreams. The title itself alludes to the concept of prophecy, which is the ability to predict or foretell future events. The lyrics suggest that the singer possesses this power, as she claims to be able to "see the future" in her dreams. She describes her dreams as "nocturnal prophesies," implying that they are sacred or divine in nature.
The song tells the story of a dream the singer had when she was 18 years old. In the dream, her boyfriend was a vampire who ate her. She describes how she spent her waking hours studying "symbols and karate," suggesting that she was preparing herself for some kind of danger. She also admits that she didn't want to take the dream literally, but was "ready to" if necessary. This suggests that she is a cautious and pragmatic person, who trusts her instincts but is also aware of the limitations of her own perceptions.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the dream and its meaning. She realizes that she was not afraid in the dream, which she takes as a sign that "everything would be ok." However, she also acknowledges that she was "naΓ―ve" and that her boyfriend really did just want her for a meal. In the revised prophecy, she stakes him, suggesting that she has taken control of the situation and prevented the danger from coming to fruition.
Overall, the lyrics of Prophesy suggest that dreams can be powerful tools for understanding ourselves and the world around us. They also suggest that intuition and foresight are important qualities that can help us navigate the complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the future in my dreams
I have prophetic dreams
I dreamed when I was 18, my boyfriend was a vampire and he ate me
I had a dream when I was 18 that my boyfriend was a dangerous and overpowering force in my life and I felt overwhelmed
And I spent all my days studying symbols and karate
I took precautions to protect myself from any perceived threats
Then I remembered in that dream I was not afraid, and I took that as a sign that everything would be ok
I had a false sense of security because I was not afraid in my dream, but it did not accurately represent the reality of my situation
Oh I was so naΓ―ve and he just wanted me for a meal
I eventually realized that my boyfriend was only interested in taking advantage of me and using me for his own benefit
I can see the future in my dreams, shiny little warning signs for me
My prophetic dreams now serve as warnings for potential dangers or threats in my life
So in the revised prophesy I dreamed when I was 18, my boyfriend was a vampire, so I staked him
In my new, revised prophesy, I take action and protect myself against potential harm, even if it means ending a toxic relationship
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