Dreams Dreams
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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Wake up!!
Fire up
Nodes in the network
Lights on, electric eyes

Starstruck
Crawling in the dead dirt
Spread a word to the wise

Something is a' coming
Something is a' coming
Silver is the grip on the helping hand

Keep the song a runnin'
Keep the song a runnin'
Bullet to the heart of the brand

Feed the fire
Set me free
In this city of dreams
Push my mind into overload
Hack the wire
Smash the gene
In this city of dreams
We'll be immortal in the code
Mind into overload

Lights flash
Taking your breath away
Black spires, neon nights
Car crash
Freedom in the disarray
Are you ready to fight?

Something is a' coming
Something is a' coming
Silver is the grip on the fretting hand
Keep the song a runnin'
Keep the song a runnin'
Bullet to the heart of the band

Feed the fire
Set me free
In this city of dreams
Push my mind into overload
Hack the wire
Smash the gene
In this city of dreams
We'll be immortal in the code
Mind into overload

Get up, get out
In the city of dreams
Get up, get out
Now we're setting you free
Get up, get out
The voice will never die

Feet upon the ledge
Running out on the edge
Ghosts in the city of dreams

Feed the fire!
Get loose!

Feed the fire
Set me free
In this city of dreams
Push my mind into overload
Hack the wire
Smash the gene
In this city of dreams
We'll be immortal in the code
Mind into overload

Get up, get out
In the city of dreams
Get up, get out
Now we're setting you free
Get up, get out
The voice will never die
Get up, get out
In the city of dreams
Get up, get out
Now we're setting you free
Get up, get out
And shatter the lie

Set me free!
My hands shaking




My mind's breaking
It's breathtaking!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dreams Dreams" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles paint a picture of a city of dreams with a sense of urgency and anticipation. The song speaks of something coming, with silver being the grip on the helping hand, and a bullet to the heart of the band. The idea of spreading a word to the wise also hints at the importance of what is about to happen. The lyrics suggest that this is a city where anything is possible, and the electric eyes and neon nights give the sense of a futuristic and almost otherworldly place.


The second half of the song encourages listeners to get up and get out in the city of dreams, pushing themselves to the edge and shattering the lie. The repeated call to feed the fire and set me free suggests a need for action and a breaking away from the mundane. The bridge of the song speaks of feet upon the ledge, ghosts in the city of dreams, and a voice that will never die, adding to the sense of urgency and wonder.


Overall, the lyrics of "Dreams Dreams" paint a picture of a city where anything is possible, and there is a sense of anticipation for what is about to happen. The repeated calls to feed the fire and set me free encourage listeners to take action and break free of the mundane to reach their full potential.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up!!
Get ready for something big!


Fire up
Get ready for action!


Nodes in the network
We're all connected in this city of dreams!


Lights on, electric eyes
The city is alive and so are we!


Starstruck
We're in awe of what's happening around us!


Crawling in the dead dirt
We've been stuck in the rut for too long!


Spread a word to the wise
Tell everyone that change is coming!


Something is a' coming
There's a big change on the horizon!


Silver is the grip on the helping hand
We need to lend a hand to those who are struggling!


Keep the song a runnin'
Let's keep the momentum going!


Bullet to the heart of the brand
We need to shake things up and take risks!


Feed the fire
Keep the energy alive!


Set me free
Let go of the past and move forward!


In this city of dreams
We're living in a world of endless possibilities!


Push my mind into overload
Challenge me and make me think!


Hack the wire
Break the rules and innovate!


Smash the gene
Create something new and unique!


We'll be immortal in the code
Our legacy will live on through our creations!


Lights flash
The city is alive and vibrant!


Taking your breath away
It's an overwhelming experience!


Black spires, neon nights
The city is both beautiful and mysterious!


Car crash
Sometimes we have to take risks to move forward!


Freedom in the disarray
There's chaos and uncertainty, but also freedom to create!


Are you ready to fight?
Are you ready to take on the challenge and succeed?


The voice will never die
Our ideas and creations will live on forever!


Feet upon the ledge
We're taking risks and living on the edge!


Running out on the edge
We're pushing ourselves to the limit!


Ghosts in the city of dreams
The past still haunts us, but we're moving forward!


Get loose!
Relax and let go of your inhibitions!


And shatter the lie
Break free from the status quo and create something new!


My hands shaking
I'm nervous but excited!


My mind's breaking
I'm being challenged and pushed to the limit!


It's breathtaking!
It's an overwhelming and amazing experience!




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Written by: Gavin Dunne

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