Was It A Dream ?
Sirima Lyrics

Picture the scene, another cafe
Setting the scene of the story, describing the location where they are about to meet.

Five minutes late, you walk my way
Describing the moment of their meeting, where the person is five minutes late to the rendezvous.

A rendez-vous, another bore
Describing his/her typical expectations for a rendezvous - something that may not be very exciting.

Turned out to be a whole lot more
Expressing how the rendezvous turned out to be more exciting than he/she had anticipated.

We got to talking ′bout our views and ideals
Detailing their conversation topics, which revolved around their values and beliefs.

About love and hate and what each other feels
Further expanding on their conversation, talking about opinions regarding feelings such as love and hate.

You held my hand, I pulled away
Describing a fleeting moment of intimacy between the two.

But something in the air, something made me stay
Acknowledging the feeling of connection between the two that keeps him/her from walking away.

Say it wasn't a dream, say the moment was real
Requesting confirmation that their connection was genuine and not just a figment of his/her imagination.

Tell me you didn't lie when you said how you feel
Asking for assurance that the person's feelings were true and not a deception.

I've been feeding an illusion, afraid of my life
Admitting that he/she may have been creating unrealistic beliefs and expectations because of fear.

But now, I wanna open my eyes
Expressing the desire to see the situation for what it truly is.

But I need to be sure you're more than a dream
Stating the need for validation that the person is real, not just a fantasy or dream.

You told me story I wanted to hear
Recalling a time where the other person told him/her something that he/she was hoping to hear.

Played me a song, made your feelings clear
Describing another instance where the person's feelings for him/her were made apparent through a song they played.

Side by side at the dead of night
Describing a moment of intimacy where they were together in the stillness of the night.

You drew me close and it felt so right
Recalling a moment where the other person brought him/her close, causing him/her to feel content and at ease.

I can't explain the warmth in my heart
Expressing a feeling of endearment and fondness towards the person he/she is with.

Nothing on this earth could tear us apart
Emphasizing how nothing could break their bond and connection.

I'm so confused by the way things are
Admitting to feeling confused about the situation and the feelings involved.

Is it all for real, are we gonna go far?
Wondering if their connection is genuine or if it will lead to something more long-term.

The night is over but I linger on
Expressing the desire to continue and prolong the moment in time.

Don't want to live, don't wanna move on
Detailing how he/she does not want the moment to end and does not want to go back to reality.

I feel complete
Expressing how being with the other person brings a sense of wholeness and completeness.

I feel secure
Describing the feeling of safety and protection that the other person brings.

Within your arms I feel so sure
Detailing the sense of assurance and confidence that being held by the other person brings.

Don't leave me now I know what love is
Expressing the realization and understanding of what love truly is and the desire to not let it go.

Don't leave me now I need your kiss
Expressing the longing for physical affection and the desire to stay close to the other person.

I'll let you in
Expressing the willingness to let the other person into his/her life and heart.

I'll give you the key
Offering the other person access to his/her heart and innermost thoughts.

If you'll only say, say you'll stay with me
Stating that the only thing needed to solidify their love is confirmation from the other person that they will stay by his/her side.