Somewhere
Soundgarden攀 Lyrics
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I try to try and I live to live
And die to die and I cry to cry
But I know why
I wish to wish and I dream to dream
I try to try and I live to live
But die to die and I cry to cry
Somewhere in my dreams
Are those who should
Still the willow weeps
On roses for the dead
In laughs of love
From the likes of her
To time of me
Like to moon to earth
And the sky to sea
?Only were no longer
Allowed to be, to be
Somewhere in the dreams
Things that should
Live in all the keeps
Echo all the worlds
In laughs of love
For times that pass my life
I'll search for the sky
That she wonders by
Somewhere in the dreams
Skies hold
Still the willow weeps
On roses for her bed
In laughs of love
Somewhere in the dreams
Skies hold
Still the willow weeps
On roses for her bed
In laughs of love
The lyrics to Soundgarden's song "Somewhere" convey a sense of longing and a desire to understand the mysteries of life and death. The repeated lines "I wish a wish I dream to dream, I try to try and I live to live, and die to die and I cry to cry, but I know why" suggest a cycle of hope and effort followed by failure and despair, yet the singer persists in searching for answers. The phrase "Somewhere in my dreams" introduces a dreamy, ethereal quality to the song, as the singer imagines a place where lost loved ones still exist, and where laughter and love echo endlessly. The image of the weeping willow and roses for the dead evoke a melancholy atmosphere, but it is tempered by the joy of love and the connection between people, even across time and space.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of searching for something elusive and meaningful: "For times that pass my life, I'll search for the sky, that she wonders by." The use of the word "she" here is ambiguous but suggests a figure of some importance or significance, perhaps a lost love, a mentor, or a spiritual guide. The singer vows to continue searching, despite the difficulties and the unknowns, and the promise of laughter and love sustains him.
Overall, Soundgarden's "Somewhere" is a poetic and introspective song that addresses universal themes of mortality, love, and human longing. The dream-like imagery and repetitive structure of the lyrics create a sense of otherworldliness and mystery, while the emotional sincerity of the singing and instrumentation keep the listener grounded in the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish a wish I dream to dream
I have desires and aspirations that are only present in my dreams
I try to try and I live to live
I make an effort to improve myself and enjoy life
And die to die and I cry to cry
I know that death and sorrow are inevitable parts of life
But I know why
I have come to understand the reasons behind my existence and experiences
Somewhere in my dreams
Deep within my subconscious mind
Are those who should
There are people or things that are important and meaningful to me
Still the willow weeps
Even nature grieves the loss of these significant things
On roses for the dead
Symbolizing the beauty of life and death, as with the cycle of a rose's growth and decay
In laughs of love
Despite the sorrow and pain, there are traces of joy and affection that cannot be denied
From the likes of her
From people like the one who is significant to me
To time of me
From a past time until now, encompassing my whole life
Like to moon to earth
Just as the moon is inexorably linked to the Earth, there are some things that will always be a part of me
And the sky to sea
Just as the sky and sea are intertwined, my life is intertwined with my experiences and emotions
Only were no longer
Unfortunately, these important things are no longer present
Allowed to be, to be
They are simply no longer able to exist in my life
Things that should
There are things that are desirable, but not attainable or sustainable in reality
Live in all the keeps
These desirable things live on in my memories and inner world
Echo all the worlds
They reverberate throughout my life and experiences
For times that pass my life
As time goes by, I continue to search for meaning and significance
I'll search for the sky
I will continue to reach for higher goals and aspirations
That she wonders by
That are similar to those of the significant person
Skies hold
The sky, representing the vastness and wonder of the universe, contains all possibilities
On roses for her bed
Even though the significant person may be gone, their memory still brings beauty and meaning to life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: HUNTER BENEDICT SHEPHERD
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