Spiritual Beggars are basically a reversion to true rock roots. Although this is no-way a retrogression of musical techniques. They offer intelligent and burnished pieces of euphony, that come across like a junkie of groove. In other words a musical drug, an addictive blend of severity and harmony.
Current lineup
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Carcass) - Guitars
Apollo Papathanasio (Firewind) - Vocals
Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Dismember) - Bass
Per Wiberg (Opeth) - Keyboards
Ludwig Witt (The Mushroom River band, Shining, Firebird) - Drums
Past members
Christian "Spice" Sjöstrand (The Mushroom River Band, Kayser, Spice and the RJ Band) - Vocals, Bass
Johnny Dordevic (Entombed) - Bass
Roger Nilsson (The Quill, Firebird) - Bass
Janne "JB" Christoffersson (Grand Magus) - Vocals
Dreamer
Spiritual Beggars Lyrics
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Like a fool I thought
That I could be
Dream on, dream on
Surely someone
Will understand me
What do I say when I
I think by now I'm wasting time
I'm going, well I know that I am gone
You are the absence of my mind
Oh Dreamer, dreamer
Like a fool I thought
That I could be
Dream on, oh dream on
Surely someone
Will understand me
Down the wrong way on a one way street
You'd think by now, I would have learned
I'm so little, but I learned only the less
I've only learned to repent
Oh dreamer
What do I say when I
When I've said too much
I think by now I'm wasting time
I'm going, lord I am gone
You are the absence of my mind
Dreamer, Dreamer
All of my life
I've been a dreamer
The song "Dreamer" by Spiritual Beggars talks about a person who is dreaming of a better life but is constantly being brought down by the reality around them. The lyrics suggest that the person knows that they are a dreamer and that they will never be understood by others. The phrase "Dream on, dream on, surely someone will understand me" emphasizes this point, showing that the person is longing for someone to understand them and their dreams. The lyrics also suggest that the person may have said too much in the past and may feel like they are wasting their time now.
The second verse talks about how the person has gone down the wrong path in life, but that they have learned from their mistakes. They have only learned to repent and wish that they could go back and make things right. The phrase "You are the absence of my mind" suggests that the person's dreams are so powerful that they are all they can think about, even when they are not actively dreaming. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Dream on, dream on, all of my life I've been a dreamer", emphasizing the fact that the person has always been a dreamer and always will be.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamer, dreamer
The singer addresses himself as a dreamer, hoping his dreams will eventually come true.
Like a fool I thought
The singer once considered his dreams a feasible reality but now recognizes his foolishness.
That I could be
Despite his recognition of foolishness, the singer still craves the possibility of achieving his dreams.
Dream on, dream on
The singer tells himself to continue dreaming, no matter how foolish it may seem.
Surely someone
The singer hopes that eventually someone will understand his dreams and support him.
Will understand me
The singer wants someone to comprehend his aspirations and feelings.
What do I say when I
The singer wonders what to say when he's revealed too much about himself.
When I've said too much
The singer expresses the uncertainty he feels about revealing too much personal information and feelings.
I think by now I'm wasting time
The singer acknowledges that he may be wasting time chasing an impossible dream.
I'm going, well I know that I am gone
The singer admits that his pursuit of dreams may lead him to ruin or failure.
You are the absence of my mind
The singer recognizes that his dreams have consumed all his thoughts and have become the most important thing to him.
All of my life
The singer remembers being a dreamer his whole life.
I've been a dreamer
The singer identifies himself as someone who has always fantasized about accomplishing his dreams.
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joslamadrid
Si este tema no podría estar incluido en el Stormbringer de Deep Purple, que venga Dios y que lo vea.
Es maravilloso, tiene un feeling insuperable. Y la guitarra en el increcendo final es absolutamente genial. En el más puro estilo Blackmore, no creo que se le pueda dar un piropo mayor.
Para mi han sido la sorpresa del año.
Brutal!!!!!
@marcelogarello1105
Asi es Jose Luis Lamadrid ! pienso y opino exactamente igual que vos ......es un temazo muy Stormbringer de aqui a la China ....!!! con ese Aire Coverdale / Blackmore y obvio mujy Purpleano ! TEMAAAAZO POR DIOS .....Lo escucho a cada rato .......abrazo a todos y a The Marcelo Rocker 1, tocayo mío también ......
@MrSylv1co
excellent , on replonge en plein dans les 70' . une très forte influence rainbow sur ce morceau . j adore !!!
@gaianaful1
Même appréciation ! c'est magnifique :)
@MeteorToTheFace
This is great!!!
@paulusje1968
Great song and what a build-up, towards the end more and more goosepumps !!
@Rickswars
With some of the best guitar players in the world and drummer most never know, lol.
@Axel19681972
Mistreated-Deep Purple, Dreamer- Spiritual Beggars, but the two songs are very nice :D
@sunnyem2551
DREAME ON ...surely someone will understand me !!!
@bencolon71
Old school sound ala black Bonzo. I can dig it