Was It a Dream?
Sirima Lyrics
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Five minutes late, you walk my way
A rendez-vous, another bore
Turned out to be a whole lot more
We got to talking 'bout our views and ideals
About love and hate and what each other feels
You held my hand, I pulled away
Say it wasn't a dream, say the moment was real
Tell me you didn't lie when you said how you feel
I've been feeding an illusion, afraid of my life
But now, I wanna open my eyes
But I need to be sure you're more than a dream
You told me story I wanted to hear
Played me a song, made your feelings clear
Side by side at the dead of night
You drew me close and it felt so right
I can't explain the warmth in my heart
Nothing on this earth could tear us apart
I'm so confused by the way things are
Is it all for real, are we gonna go far?
Say it wasn't a dream, say the moment was real
Tell me you didn't lie when you said how you feel
I've been feeding an illusion, afraid of my life
But now, I wanna open my eyes
But I need to be sure you're more than a dream
The night is over but I linger on
Don't want to live, don't wanna move on
I feel complete
I feel secure
Within your arms I feel so sure
Don't leave me now I know what love is
Don't leave me now I need your kiss
I'll let you in
I'll give you the key
If you'll only say, say you'll stay with me
Say it wasn't a dream, say the moment was real
Tell me you didn't lie when you said how you feel
I've been feeding an illusion, afraid of my life
But now, I wanna open my eyes
But I need to be sure you're more than a dream.
The lyrics of Sirima's song "Was It a Dream?" describe a moment of uncertainty in a relationship that has the potential to be something more significant than just a casual encounter. The singer meets someone at a cafe and, despite initially feeling skeptical about their rendezvous, they begin talking intimately about their values and emotions. The connection between them feels real, and the singer finds herself drawn to this person despite her fear that it may all be an illusion.
The chorus of the song reveals the singer's internal conflict between her desire to believe in this newfound connection and her fear that she is imagining it all. She asks her partner to confirm that their feelings are genuine and that the moment they shared is not just a beautiful dream but a true reality. The bridge of the song expresses the singer's hopes and fears about the future of the relationship and her need for assurance that her partner is committed to making it work.
Overall, "Was It A Dream?" is a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of romantic relationships, and the difficulty of knowing if what we feel is real or simply an illusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture the scene, another cafe
Setting the scene, opening the song with a casual, everyday location
Five minutes late, you walk my way
A chance encounter, creating an unpredictable situation
A rendez-vous, another bore
Expectations were low, but something more emerged
Turned out to be a whole lot more
The encounter exceeded expectations
We got to talking 'bout our views and ideals
An engaging conversation that connected the two
About love and hate and what each other feels
The conversation took a deeper turn towards personal feelings
You held my hand, I pulled away
Physical touch created apprehension
But something in the air, something made me stay
Despite the apprehension, there was a magnetic attraction
Say it wasn't a dream, say the moment was real
Hope that the situation was not just a fleeting moment
Tell me you didn't lie when you said how you feel
Verification that the feelings expressed were genuine
I've been feeding an illusion, afraid of my life
Previous fear that the potential for love was just fantasy
But now, I wanna open my eyes
Hope to embrace the possibility of love
But I need to be sure you're more than a dream
A request for confirmation and reassurance
You told me story I wanted to hear
More emotional connection through storytelling
Played me a song, made your feelings clear
Using music to express full emotional depth
Side by side at the dead of night
Intimacy and vulnerability in the quiet of night
You drew me close and it felt so right
Physical touch now welcomed and embraced
I can't explain the warmth in my heart
Deep emotional feelings that are hard to articulate
Nothing on this earth could tear us apart
Complete devotion and commitment to each other
I'm so confused by the way things are
Confusion in the midst of intense emotions
Is it all for real, are we gonna go far?
Uncertainty about the future and the potential for a lasting relationship
The night is over but I linger on
A reluctance to let go of the experience and the person
Don't want to live, don't wanna move on
Life without this connection doesn't seem as worthwhile
I feel complete
A feeling of wholeness and fullness in this relationship
I feel secure
A sense of safety and comfort in the relationship
Within your arms I feel so sure
Physical touch now creates a strong sense of trust
Don't leave me now I know what love is
Realization that this is the love that was previously only imagined
Don't leave me now I need your kiss
Physical connection and affection now has deep meaning
I'll let you in, I'll give you the key
Willingness to be vulnerable and open in the relationship
If you'll only say, say you'll stay with me
A plea for commitment in the relationship
Say it wasn't a dream, say the moment was real
Continued hope that this is more than just a fleeting moment
Tell me you didn't lie when you said how you feel
Desire for confirmation that the feelings are genuine
I've been feeding an illusion, afraid of my life
Past fears of love being just fantasy
But now, I wanna open my eyes
A desire to embrace the possibility of love
But I need to be sure you're more than a dream
Request for confirmation and reassurance that this is a real love
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