Dreamer
Sidney Barnes Lyrics
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I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days
If that's what you want
Be your number one
I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
If that's what you ask
Give you all I am
I can do it
I can do it
I can do it
But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human
I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds
If that's what you need
Be your everything
I can do it
I can do it
I'll get through it
But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human
I'm only human
I'm only human
Just a little human
I can take so much
'Til I've had enough
'Cause I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human
The lyrics to Sidney Barnes's song "Dreamer" reveal a complex reality. The song talks about how the singer can do all sorts of things and hold it together, but at the end of the day, he is just human. He speaks about the things that he can endure to make his partner happy, whether it's "holding his breath" or "staying awake for days." He goes on to explain that he can "be a good machine" and "hold the weight of worlds" to make his partner happy, but at the end of the day, he will fall apart because he is "only human".
The chorus of the song captures the essence of the singer's message. He admits that he is just human, and he bleeds when he falls down. He also crashes and breaks down. The words that his partner uses are like knives in his heart. He builds himself up and falls apart because he recognizes that he is "only human." The lyrics speak to the reality that people can only do so much, and there will come a time when they will break down and fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hold my breath
I am capable of holding my breath for an extended period.
I can bite my tongue
I can prevent myself from speaking even when I want to.
I can stay awake for days
I am able to go without sleep for days if necessary.
If that's what you want
If it is your wish or desire.
Be your number one
I will prioritize you above anything or anyone else.
I can fake a smile
I can pretend to be happy even when I am not.
I can force a laugh
I can create the sound of laughter even when I am not amused.
I can dance and play the part
I can act out a specific role or character as necessary.
If that's what you ask
If you request that of me.
Give you all I am
I will give you everything that I have to offer.
But I'm only human
Despite my abilities and willingness to please, I am still just a person.
And I bleed when I fall down
I am vulnerable to pain and injury.
And I crash and I break down
I am susceptible to emotional turmoil and suffering.
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
Your hurtful words deeply affect me and cause me emotional pain.
You build me up and then I fall apart
You can raise my spirits but also have the power to cause me to feel defeated.
'Cause I'm only human
All of my abilities and strengths are limited by my humanity.
I can turn it on
I can behave in a certain way or act a specific way outwardly.
Be a good machine
I can operate like an artificial intelligence or mechanical device.
I can hold the weight of worlds
I am capable of handling immense pressure and responsibility.
If that's what you need
If that is what is required of me to please you.
Be your everything
I will fulfill all of your needs and desires to the best of my ability.
I'll get through it
I will persevere through any challenge.
I'm only human
Once again acknowledging that I have limitations, despite my abilities.
Just a little human
A small and vulnerable being.
I can take so much
I can handle a significant amount of pressure or stress.
Til I've had enough
Until I am unable to continue.
Writer(s): S. Barnes, J. Knorr, M. Burin, O. Orange Jr., J. Lomax
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