Sad Dream
Sky Ferreira Lyrics

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Poured myself a warm glass and laid awake
Prayed the lord my soul to take
Thought about you all day
How we have the same face
I fell asleep so confused
Parts of me remind me of you
How could I ever wish away?

Only ever in dreams, I wrap my arms around you
And standing in the water with me
I could tell you what I wanna tell you
And I hope it's not just a bad dream
Hope it's not just a sad dream

I wake up and I hear my phone ring
I hear your call and I let my phone ring
When I got into my car and drove away
I listened to the stereo play

I live by my own laws
I stick to my guns and hold my head up to the midnight sun
Hope the guilt will dim and fade
A fire baptism engulfed in my shame

Only ever in dreams, I wrap my arms around you
And standing in the water with me
I can tell you what I wanna tell you
And I hope it's not just a bad dream
Hope it's not just a sad dream

Only ever in dreams, I wrap my arms around you
And standing in the water with me
I can tell you what I wanna tell you

I hope it's not just a bad dream
Hope it's not just a sad dream

Overall Meaning

The song Sad Dream by Sky Ferreira is an emotional and reflective piece about the longing for someone who is no longer there. In the first verse, the singer expresses her insomnia and the constant thoughts of this person all day long. She also mentions how they have the same face and how confused she is. The chorus shows her desire to be with this person, even if it's only in her dreams. The second verse reveals more about the singer's character, that she lives by her own laws and is holding onto something she feels guilty about. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the dream-like quality of the singer's desire for this person.

The lyrics in this song are deeply introspective, and the use of dream imagery adds to the melancholic tone of the song. The contrast between the singer's desire to be with this person and the reality of their absence creates a feeling of heartache and sadness. Overall, the song is a beautiful and honest representation of the pain of missing someone.

Line by Line Meaning

Poured myself a warm glass and laid awake
I couldn't sleep so I stayed up and drank something warm

Prayed the lord my soul to take
I felt sad and remorseful

Thought about you all day
I couldn't stop thinking about you

How we have the same face
We look alike and it makes me feel close to you

I fell asleep so confused
I was uncertain about my feelings towards you

Parts of me remind me of you
I have qualities that are similar to yours

How could I ever wish away?
I could never get rid of my feelings for you

Only ever in dreams, I wrap my arms around you
I can only imagine holding you in my dreams

And standing in the water with me
We are together in a peaceful place

I could tell you what I wanna tell you
I want to express my feelings to you

And I hope it's not just a bad dream
I hope my feelings for you are real and not just a fleeting dream

I wake up and I hear my phone ring
I woke up to a phone call

I hear your call and I let my phone ring
I choose not to answer the call from you

When I got into my car and drove away
I left to put distance between us

I listened to the stereo play
I try to distract myself from my thoughts

I live by my own laws
I have my own set of rules and principles

I stick to my guns and hold my head up to the midnight sun
I remain steadfast in my beliefs despite any challenges

Hope the guilt will dim and fade
I hope to shake off the guilt I feel about my feelings towards you

A fire baptism engulfed in my shame
I feel ashamed about how I feel towards you

Only ever in dreams, I wrap my arms around you
I can only imagine holding you in my dreams

And standing in the water with me
We are together in a peaceful place

I can tell you what I wanna tell you
I want to express my feelings to you

I hope it's not just a bad dream
I hope my feelings for you are real and not just a fleeting dream

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Blake Mills, Cass McCombs, Sky Ferreira

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@katharinzetadons4572

5y↑131

Poured myself a warm glass, and laid awake
I prayed the lord my soul to take
I thought about you all day, how we have the same face
I fell asleep so confused, parts of me remind me of you
How could I ever wish away?

Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you.
And standing in the water with me,
I can tell you what I wanna tell you.
And I hope it's not just a bad dream,
Hope it's not just a sad dream

I wake up and I hear my phone ring,
I hear your call and I let my phone ring
When I got into my car and drove away,
I listened to the stereo play

I live by my own laws,
I stick to my guns and hold my head up to midnight sun
I hope the guilt will dim and fade,
The fire baptism engulfed in my shame

Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you.
And standing in the water with me,
I can tell you what I wanna tell you.
And I hope it's not just a bad dream,
Hope it's not just a sad dream

Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you.
And standing in the water with me,
I can tell you what I wanna tell you.
And I hope it's not just a bad dream,
Hope it's not just a sad dream

All comments from YouTube:

@amalia3976

5y↑609

13 yro depressed me used to cry every night to this song, now 20 yro me is crying be cause I feel so bad about how sad I used to be

@raul35779

3y↑4

God me too

@loganruiz8489

3y↑2

22 now

@kari5829

3y↑16

Same but nothing changed LOL 22 still depressed

@renoseiji

3y↑1

23 now

@thatkraus

3y↑1

So true

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@GrubWarp

2y↑99

she has slayed the world for over 10 years

@natalie_rose2861

30w↑1

Maybe had she continued to release music she might have. Sadly we'll never know & neither will she... because she is choosing not to release anything. My mom loves music. Pop, alternative, indie, etc, a few days ago I asked if she liked her & she had no idea who she is.

@skyferreira

10y↑2.6K

Thumbs up if you're still loving this track!

- Sky VEVO HQ

@aainanasaruddin3011

10y↑1

omg ilysm

@LucasFeurzkelper

10y↑3

ofc kwen

@natashaming96

10y↑4

Always in love <3

@taraleefine

10y↑3

Hey sky ferrira I have a friend that looks like you

@mywintersouls

10y↑5

It's my favorite song<3

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@emmag7041

3y↑121

this hits different with a deceased parent
Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you... love you forever and ever Mum

@timvinte3801

1y↑1

Yes. I understand that too ❤️

@Ishouldnevergoblonde

11y↑228

I absolutely love this song. My mom has mental illnesses, and our relationship has always been rocky as a result. This song explains my relationship with her completely. The confusion and the guilt, the desire to want to forget that she exists sometimes but at the same time loving her and seeing yourself in her and desperately wishing you were closer. And wanting to explain to her how you are feeling so badly, but never actually doing it because you know things won't change. Thank you Sky!

@darienhigh

3y↑7

I feel you on this, my mom is undiagnosed but so clearly has mental illness, I have it, my sister has it, she just refuses to get help. On one hand she's so smart and had a lot to share, on the other on most days I can't stand to be around her, related to her, even HATE her so much and how it would be so much better if she wasn't around, everything she says or does gets under your skin in a bad way, but then you feel the guilt for thinking that way... so difficult.

@creativeteach3628

2y↑4

I've never heard someone have the same experience; I hear you with the confusion and guilt with your mom as I feel the same way and am caught in the same limbo. It's really hard to untangle. But I'm working on it, I hope you're doing well too.

@EnlightenMe0005

Hello ... How are you ... hank you for taking care of kids ... Goodbye..

@edamummmy

2y↑2

What im going through right now. To hell with significant other. I just wanna be able to talk to my mom without fighting 💔

@timvinte3801

1y↑1

I feel the same, but my mom passed away a few years ago. It's made it easier and harder at the same time. Music is so special 💕

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@ZoeeSavX

11y↑38

Don't get me wrong I love her upbeat songs, but this is her most simplistic song, with her natural voice, and it's one of her best.

@BetterLifeAhead35

9y↑430

Wish she'd sing like this more often

@smileallday2957

6y↑5

BetterLifeAhead i agree 😏

@veloxx9535

5y↑20

Check out Fiona Apple...she has a similar voice!

@enricovankeeken1624

1y↑1

! #BetterLifeAhead 💛💖 for yEArs now i wIsh `they´ ( Me! ) ´d make a rEmake of #THELMAndLOUISE 😈❤‍🔥Sky should `play´ Geena ..?

@AsexTwin

7w↑1

Wish she'd sing more often

@erokology

3y↑38

y'all dont understand how much i love this girl.. she's one of my fav artist's of all time and i stand by this

@re_i_gn

2y↑1

@ktfaithful

8y↑178

this really made me cry

@triciacherie4875

10y↑216

I don't know why but I feel like this song evokes the strongest heartache I have ever had but makes it beautiful. I can somehow see the road in front of me and the yellow painted lines and I am scared but it's okay.

@rmxevbio5889

6y↑2

That word... "Evoke". Into your lines. Lit

@xtyanabananax

10y↑447

I love the bored look in her eyes.

@ayanaj7373

3y↑18

It's not bored, it's depressed.

@Y2Raye

11y↑16

"parts of me remind me of you" just gets to me every time, who wouldn't love this song?

@Ishouldnevergoblonde

11y↑31

I relate to this song so much. Even more than everything is embarrassing. It perfectly captures the helplessness of feeling paralyzed and unable to express your emotions openly to someone, and all the guilt and shame and melancholy churning inside you because of that. I love this song.

@ijustmightstoptocheckyouou8542

8y↑44

I love how its not one of those songs that's TRYING to make you sad but its just a story that happens to be sad,its so genuine. Im so fucking in love.

@candlesyo

9y↑163

this song was the whole summer of 2014 for me ommggg

@okayokayokay493

5y↑1

Same

@missconos

Same :/

@smarty2985

Same!

@lolz654jk321

4y↑33

This song makes me think of my mom. She passed a little over a month ago. I never got to talk to her in her last few days. Only in dreams can I wrap my arms around her and tell her all the things I wanna tell her.

@whatever5922

4y↑1

I’m so sorry🤧💙 she’s with you everywhere you go

@Lowrix100

4y↑1

stay strong ❤️

@lyriclike_illuminati5395

9y↑183

Omg this song. Wish she would sing like this more. So natural and wonderful. The video itself makes me happy.

@sanaa5103

8y↑6

The song is about her father

@Fiorellandia

+Bloody Hell About her mother I think...

@dagnalisrivero9855

8y↑2

+Fiorella Lucía Lucía It's about her father. Can't remember where, but I read somewhere she said it was about her father

@MsMusacLuver

8y↑10

+Lyric Fuentes funny how some can get happiness and others sad others mad... music is great that way. Speaks to us all with a different language and inflection. <3 Love this song still too!

@readyemi

11y↑19

I love how she can pull off all these different styles of singing. It's not just a one dimension voice she has. I just love it because she pulls off upbeat music, emotional, and any other expression. Her music just has so much variety and that's hard to find now days! Anyways keep up the amazing work Sky <3

@glitterydiamond9005

9y↑33

this is so beautiful and she's so beautiful, I think about this song a lot and I want to cry.

@jgrvr

8y↑63

damn it, it's been so many years and i'm still inlove with this song

@lmaospam7502

2y↑41

“parts of me remind me of you”

listened to this on repeat today. it’s always to be associated with my grandmother’s funeral. after seeing my father crying and having to be his rock it’s something I had not had anticipated as part of adulting. seeing all my family that does not usually get along cry in unison was hard. did not cry this entire day. well know I’m crying. thank u sky.

@hello-mh2md

2y↑6

my dad was diagnosed w cancer a few months ago. all i ever do now is listen to this song and cry.

@theuglyduckling3487

2y↑4

I'm sorry about this :-( i hope he recovers well

@m.m1260

5y↑19

I always come back to this song now and then. It never truly leaves my mind, even if I forget about it for a few months. It's so sweet, yet so sad, I was hooked from the second I heard it play on someone's tumblr page.

@stewartviera4774

9y↑119

She sang this song at a concert in Brooklyn I went to, and as usual she cried to it... I really wonder what she thinks about while she performs it :(

@ericdorian5699

6y↑28

Stewart Viera Vega this song is about her dad ( she was in pretty bad relations with him when she was growing up

@lucasurquia2900

9y↑85

More songs like this one and "everything is embarrasing", Sky, please! They are so besutiful.

@smileallday2957

Lucas Del Rey ikr 🙋

@rmxevbio5889

Why in underwear?

@katharinzetadons4572

5y↑131

@Annettely

10y↑238

This song is so inexplicably sad <3 :(

@rmxevbio5889

6y↑6

Actually its understandable

@anmoses21

5y↑11

It literally says 'sad' in the title

@leticiaribeiroferreira9581

3y↑8

I love how music causes different impressions on people. I see some people have difficult parents or doesn't have them around, and I'm here very touched by this song because I have a really difficult relationship with my parents. They're present, they give me things I'm very grateful, yet our personalities are very different and sometimes we hurt each other so much.
This song is a masterpiece.

@camilossie

10y↑17

This song makes me think about my relationship with my mom. So deep.

@veganvampire95

8y↑26

this made me sob. not just little tears, I just started shaking I was crying so hard. so beautiful.

@themateus

5y↑6

She's always so sad, I hink sadness is part of life, but in Sky case, is to much pain. I hope to see her happy.

@balihgdah9968

3y↑11

I’ve never had a song hit so close to home before

@Adrissiaa

11y↑8

This song got a whole new meaning for me after I found out its about her dad. Now it's impossible for me not to tear up when I listen to it

@sonicroll3000

10y↑49

This was stuck in my head all morning

@AndreeaHaro

10y↑5

same

@RoseDsables

8y↑91

2:17 she looks like a little cat can't get enough of this

@LauWesserle

7y↑3

Omg me too! And I thought I am weird 'cause i just can't get enough of that face there!

@smileallday2957

6y↑1

Zaline ikr xD

@kasiaz.1783

10y↑37

K I love her hair so much. I want hair like that solo bad ugh.

@miagutierrez2578

8y↑34

This deserves so many more views, and Sky deserves so much more recognition!

@Gle3k

10y↑37

I really wish "Night Time, My Time" had more songs like this...

@lutherfloyd597

3y↑2

Does it have any?

@user-fc4nd3lu6c

27w↑2

Well, this was a great song for me to send to my son, who has been alienated from me for 20 years now. So thank you for a good song to describe the way I felt for so long.

@LGL39

9y↑13

one of my all time favs

@arminrielerosales2856

8y↑11

And the tears start falling...

@warpath58

4y↑12

She made this video on my ranch in Leona Valley California.

@whatever5922

4y↑1

Really?

@warpath58

4y↑2

@@whatever5922 yes it is called Sky Meadows.

@sarorii

9y↑55

i'm still here.. 2015 i still love her ♥

@saraa1079

9y↑3

Same ♥️

@sarorii

7y↑3

@muhammadzarqalimohdnoor6504

9y↑17

This song is drop dead good for me. The line "Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you." is exactly how I feel when the girl that I like doesn't feel the same way.

@cognitivedissident1427

7y↑12

This song reminds me of my daughter. There are so many things I want to tell her but it only happens in sad dreams.

@sickykass

8y↑16

memories of walking home to this song

@HH-rv7yw

12w↑1

Her music is timeless

@zlatkoc7113

8y↑42

Thumbs up if you're still loving this track!

@r7ub794

3y↑1

2021 :)

@MarconeRodrigues94

10y↑8

this song reminds me of someone I love but is already gone. he loved Sky just as much as me and this songs speaks so much about the situation i'm in right now.

@germanrojo2007

4y↑14

2020 and this still one of my favorite songs ever!

@jungkooktrash4739

10y↑607

this is just,so... nice..

@skyferreira

10y↑86

Cheers Georgia, glad you're enjoying Sky's music!

- Sky VEVO HQ

@jungkooktrash4739

10y↑20

cheers to you for replying omg im screaming i love you alot Sky xx SkyFerreiraVEVO

@raepepper8839

10y↑12

Georgia Rose It's not actually Sky replying XD omg

@jungkooktrash4739

10y↑18

LOL YEA IK BUT WHATEVER Rae Pepper

@irenaklopotowska3975

+Georgia Rose that wasn't sky replying....

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@martanna9921

10y↑13

i miss too my daddy Sky, really miss... he's gone day to day 7 years ago and to this day, i can't don't think about him for a moment. Only in dreams i could see him and tell him how much i need him.

@isabelelena3414

8y↑16

I need this one in spotify

@claire777.

8y↑6

this song still makes me cry its just so beautiful

@jackjaqjackjaq

13w

Sky, I’m listening to your work, your music, your melodies, your poetry, your angelic voice and your vulnerability all now - I’m still in awe at how brilliant you are. Thank you. I truly wish you the best, hope you’re well and I promise to be one of your biggest cheerleaders when you’re ready to come back - regardless of how that return may or may not be.

If you’re never ready, please just do you.

I’ll still be a supportive and admiring fan - forever grateful. -Jaq

@jessicalopez620

10y↑25

Happy fathers Day to my dad

@charlotte9411

Them feels

@juniorinjection

6y↑1

😞

@himynameis2727

10y↑11

Ugh, i love you Sky.

@skyz6239

10y↑6

i will never get enough of this song...

@skyz6239

10y

and beautiful video too

@Liyahbadd

This is one artist I lowkey miss 😢❤

@chinhtran8902

1y↑2

still love this song so muchhh

@shinnith

4y↑4

Loved you for years girl- your music got me through a hell of a lot; hope your doing well lately!

@Moon_Fire_Water

4y↑3

This song is so gorgeous and haunting

@HeyKorea100

8y↑1

" Parts of me reminds me of you "
Ugh, right in the feels

@maverick7873

5y↑1

Lord of chaos bring me here...What a proud, Portuguese and Brazilian like me...I became a fan already. Greeting from Brazil.

@louisenilssonsa

7y↑10

i want this on spotify 💔

@emilietran9692

10y↑22

Probably her best song and her best video! (I love the others tho)

@GLamoRousCooKie

11y

You just named all of my fav female artists. I love you.

@jadelam6798

10y↑2

this song is so beautiful. gives me chills every time i listen to it

@COURTANAYsayshey

10y↑7

this is my favorite sky song, and the msot relatable

@Meowmorphosis

10y↑5

THIS IS SO GOOD. I LOVE HER

@antonellapacino4ever

3y↑2

please come back sky i miss you :(

@BobbyFerriswheel

10y↑4

How have I only just discovered Sky? I don't understand.

@OO-qt7ec

8y↑3

i just love so much because her music is how she feels.. and you can tell.. shes a true artist x

@juliarafaela6371

9y↑5

Sky is beautiful and so talented. Love her.

@BsophieeeB

5y↑1

a masterpiece for the brokenhearted

@susannahoxley1131

11y

I miss my dad so much. It tears me apart.

@shutsal777

9y↑7

She's so beautiful

@lulix7

10y↑3

sky not have recognition it deserves.

@emanoelfonteles30

10y↑15

what a pretty song! ^^

@crystalcmakeupp

11y

I like how she can switch her style up but pull it off brilliantly.

@ottomendoza8276

8y↑3

this song brings back so many memories..

@jasmincapistrano

11y↑3

Her low notes are perfect, she can still sound so feminine just like Marina and the Diamonds and Lana Del Rey. Those three are perfection

@ItsFernandaa1

11y↑1

Lana del Rey, Marina & the Diamonds and Sky Ferreira have a very special voice, each with his voice calms me is very rare

@alfredomezabriones8619

3y↑5

Esta canción es mi desahogo, me libera y me permite sanar mi corazón cada vez que la oigo. Love This Song 💗

@dania6195

8y↑3

4 años de una de las mejores canciones de Sky, gracias ❤😭

@bohemianlikeyou5785

10y↑4

I love that ending

@Leocsps

11y↑1

I think Sky's voice is really soulfull and beautiful. Love her

@imafoolfory0u

11y

sky is perfect in every way, her looks, her voice, her personality just everything ugh

@bridgetteariane2960

6y↑8

God it hurts how much I relate to this song and video... 😞

@mariakilapong

9y↑3

this song is beautiful.

@orvenisnthere777

37w↑1

i luv you sky ferreira can't wait for your new album!! really hoping that your record label will let you release it soon, we're always here for uu

@SuperCaraLicious

11y

After I read this I listened to the lyrics with your perspective. I never listened to them like that, but it is perfectly possible. Thank you for this new perspective.

@prisca_d

8y↑3

I hope she releases new music soon she's so amazing!

@gregormackenzie2434

Prisca Afantchao she's putting out an EP early next year!

@naomihitme5466

10y↑6

i didn't liked this song until yesterday that i saw her live and she sang it so beautiful,and now i like the song <3

@zoemjmorey

10y

sky is just so amazing. Love her and her music, beautiful

@915nahmean6

10y

She is the absolute best.

@megjardine3319

9y↑12

only ever in dreams i wrap my arms around you

@MissDolcenGabbana

9y↑12

i love her face at 2:18 lol

@danielsaltos5564

Sky is one of the few true artists that make me smile when i hear her voice and music. I love u!

@laurenrussell6407

10y

could you STOP being so perfect UGH.

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