Daydream Believer
Stewart John Lyrics
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Of the blue bird as she sings
The six-o'clock alarm would never ring
But six rings and I rise
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes
The shaving razor's cold and it stings
Cheer up sleepy Jean
Daydream believer and a
Homecoming queen
You once thought of me
As a white knight on his steed
Now you know how happy I can be
Oh, our good times start and end
Without all I want to spend
But how much baby do we really need
Cheer up sleepy Jean
Oh what can it mean to a
Daydream believer and a
Homecoming queen
The song "Daydream Believer" by Stewart John's is about the musician's desire to escape his mundane life and daydream about a better future. The first verse speaks of the possibility of hiding under the wings of a blue bird while it sings, and never waking up to the sound of the alarm clock. It is clear that the artist is feeling bored and unfulfilled with his routine. However, life goes on, as six rings of the alarm clock forces the singer awake, and he starts his day.
The chorus is the most prominent part of the song, with the phrase, "Cheer up sleepy Jean," repeated three times. This line speaks to the artist's desire to lift his own spirits and those of his partner or friend. The name "Jean" is symbolic of anyone feeling tired or defeated, and the artist calls upon them to cheer up and live in the moment. The next two lines, "Oh, what can it mean to a daydream believer and a homecoming queen," speak to the shared human experience of wanting more from life and longing for the ideal.
The second verse shifts to a love interest, known as a "homecoming queen." The artist notes that the woman once saw him as a white knight on his steed, but now she knows how happy he truly can be. It is suggested that the couple's good times come and go, without the need to spend much to have a good time. This line asks the question about the true value of money and material possessions in life. In summary, "Daydream Believer" is a song about escaping from everyday life, the desire for something more, and the shared experience of human longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I could hide 'neath the wings
I wish to hide from reality and my responsibilities
Of the blue bird as she sings
A blue bird represents happiness, and I want to stay in this happy state
The six-o'clock alarm would never ring
I do not wish to face reality and I want to avoid all responsibilities.
But six rings and I rise
Despite my strong desire to remain hidden, I have to face the reality.
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes
I need to physically and mentally get ready to face the day
The shaving razor's cold and it stings
The harsh reality becomes more prominent as I try to function for the day.
Cheer up sleepy Jean
Stay happy and content
Oh what can it mean to a
What does it signify to
Daydream believer and a
Someone who daydreams believe in happiness and optimistic outcomes
Homecoming queen
The girl who has finally achieved her goals of coming back home successfully.
You once thought of me
You used to have expectations of me
As a white knight on his steed
As someone who could rescue you from trouble anytime.
Now you know how happy I can be
Now you know that all I want is to be happy
Oh, our good times start and end
Our happiness is transient
Without all I want to spend
Without worrying about how much money we have left to spend
But how much baby do we really need
We need to question our needs and consider what is truly necessary for our happiness.
Cheer up sleepy Jean
Stay happy and content
Oh what can it mean to a
What does it signify to
Daydream believer and a
Someone who daydreams believe in happiness and optimistic outcomes
Homecoming queen
The girl who has finally achieved her goals of coming back home successfully.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Stewart
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