Dreamland
The Glass Animals Lyrics
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Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
That first friend you had, that worst thing you said
That perfect moment, that last tear you shed
All you done in bed? All on Memorex
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
You've had too much of the digital love
You want everything live, you want things you can touch
Make it feel like like a movie you saw in your youth
Make it feel like that song that just unopened you
You were ten years old holding hands in the classroom
He had a gun on the first day of high school
You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars
You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
You see Kodachrome, you see pink and gold
You see Mullholland glow, you see in airplane mode
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round 'round your head
You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned
You go ask your questions like, "What makes a man?"
Oh, it's 2020 so it's time to change that
So you go make an album and call it Dreamland
The lyrics to "Dreamland" by The Glass Animals speak to the concept of escapism and the desire for a more tangible and immersive experience in a digitally saturated world.
The opening lines, "Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head / Slipping through dreamland like a tourist," suggest a journey through one's own thoughts and dreams, akin to exploring unfamiliar streets as a traveler. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the desire to disconnect from reality and indulge in a personal dreamlike state.
The following lines, "That first friend you had, that worst thing you said / That perfect moment, that last tear you shed," speak to the nostalgic and emotional aspects of dreaming. Memories and experiences are intertwined within the dreamland, allowing for reflection and introspection. The reference to "Memorex," a brand of cassette tapes used for recording, suggests that these memories are replayed in one's mind.
The lyrics also touch on the longing for genuine human experiences in a world consumed by technology. "You've had too much of the digital love / You want everything live, you want things you can touch" expresses a desire for tangible connections and experiences. The references to childhood memories, like holding hands in the classroom, evoke a yearning for simpler and more authentic moments.
The lyrics further delve into a desire for the unconventional and exciting. "You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars / You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars" conveys a longing for unique and outside-the-norm experiences. This can be seen as a rejection of the mundane and mundane experiences often found in the mainstream.
There is a juxtaposition between the digital world and the dreamland throughout the lyrics. The reference to "Kodachrome," a type of film, and the pink and gold hues evoke nostalgia for a bygone era, while "airplane mode" and the mention of making an album in 2020 highlight the present moment.
Overall, "Dreamland" explores the desire to escape reality, reconnect with tangible experiences, and find excitement and authenticity in a world increasingly dominated by technology. It encourages the listener to seek personal connections, challenge societal norms, and embrace the power of imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Exploring the hidden corners of your mind
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Navigating through your imagination with a sense of wonder and curiosity
That first friend you had, that worst thing you said
Reflecting on the memories of old friendships and regretful words
That perfect moment, that last tear you shed
Recalling a beautiful and emotional experience that moved you
All you done in bed? All on Memorex
All the intimate moments and experiences recorded in your mind
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head
Repeatedly circling through your thoughts and memories
You've had too much of the digital love
Feeling overwhelmed by virtual connections and longing for real experiences
You want everything live, you want things you can touch
Craving genuine and tangible interactions and experiences
Make it feel like a movie you saw in your youth
Desiring to recreate the sense of magic and nostalgia from childhood movies
Make it feel like that song that just unopened you
Seeking for a song that deeply resonates with your emotions and opens you up
You were ten years old holding hands in the classroom
Remembering a pure and innocent moment of young love
He had a gun on the first day of high school
Recalling a traumatic event where someone brought a gun to school
You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars
Craving unique and unconventional experiences, like seeing strange cars or artworks
You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars
Desiring a world where gender norms and stereotypes are challenged and creativity thrives
You see Kodachrome, you see pink and gold
Perceiving vivid and vibrant colors in your mind's eye
You see Mullholland glow, you see in airplane mode
Imagining the scenic views of Mullholland Drive while being detached from reality
You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned
Finding solace and relaxation in a pool while listening to pre-recorded music
You go ask your questions like, 'What makes a man?'
Engaging in deeper introspection and pondering the nature of masculinity
Oh, it's 2020 so it's time to change that
Realizing the need for societal progress and challenging traditional norms
So you go make an album and call it Dreamland
Expressing oneself creatively through music to capture the essence of their inner fantasies and dreams
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dave Bayley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@musicmanxii
Dave
I doubt you will see this. I'm a paramedic that has went through a terrible separation during my training. I find myself in a deep rock bottom hole more often than not, and contemplate things that I probably shouldn't plaster on the internet. But your song "Your Love (Deja Vu)" has really helped me realise that my thoughts of love and what I thought was permanent isn't always the right thing. You've helped me realise that life goes on, even with all the pain. I'm around pain quite a bit every day, yet I couldn't realise my own internal pain until I observed your art.
From one musician to another, thank you.
Have a wonderful and fulfilling life.
(ps. My daughters are also obsessed with your music. My 2 year old won't go to sleep without your zaba album playing)
@simple_tutorial1
i love that there are references to the songs on the album here
it's all so incredibly loud
(that worst thing you said)
your love
(all you've done in bed, all on memorex)
tangerine
(make it feel like a movie you saw in your youth)
space ghost coast to coast
(you were ten years old,
holding hands in the classroom, he had a gun on the first day of high school)
waterfalls coming out your mouth
(you want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars)
waterfalls coming out your mouth
(you float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned)
helium
(you go ask your questions like "what makes a man?")
@_runarig
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
That first friend you had, that worst thing you said
That perfect moment, that last tear you shed
All you done in bed? All on Memorex
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
You've had too much of the digital love
You want everything live, you want things you can touch
Make it feel like like a movie you saw in your youth
Make it feel like that song that just unopened you
You were ten years old holding hands in the classroom
He had a gun on the first day of high school
You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars
You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
Pulling down backstreets, deep in your head
Slipping through dreamland like a tourist
You see Kodachrome, you see pink and gold
You see Mullholland glow, you see in airplane mode
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round, 'round your head
All 'round, 'round your head, all 'round 'round your head
You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned
You go ask your questions like, "What makes a man?"
Oh, it's 2020 so it's time to change that
So you go make an album and call it Dreamland
@alexisboutilier2811
{LYRICS}
Pullin' down backstreets, deep in your head
Slippin' through dreamland like a tourist
Pullin' down backstreets, deep in your head
Slippin' through dreamland like a tourist
That first friend you had, that worst thing you said
That perfect moment, that last tear you shed
All you've done in bed, all on Memorex
All round round your head, all round round your head
Pullin' down backstreets, deep in your head
Slippin through dreamland like a tourist
Pullin' down backstreets, deep in your head
Slippin' through dreamland like a tourist
You've had too much of the digital love
You want everything live, you want things you can touch
Make it feel like a movie you saw in your youth
Make it feel like that song that just unopened you
You were ten years old, holdin' hands in the classroom
He had a gun on the first day of high school
You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars
You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars
Pullin' down backstreets, deep in your head
Slippin' through dreamland like a tourist
Pullin' down backstreets, deep in your head
Slippin' through dreamland like a tourist
You see in Kodachrome, you see pink and gold
You see Mulholland glow, you see in airplane mode
All round round your head, all round round your head
All round round your head, all round round your head
You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned
You go ask your questions like, "What makes a man?"
Oh, it's 2020, so it's time to change that
So you go make an album and call it Dreamland
@JupiterSun-888
There’s something unnerving about the chorus, that grabs me- it sounds screwy- it sounds slightly distorted & uneasy. & I love how it does.
It especially sounds more distorted the second time it hits- more distanced, more echoed-
Almost as though you heard someone calling your name just as you are waking up
Was the sound you heard real or imagined?
This is how I feel about the production of
The chorus & its echoings
It does feel like a warped dreamland 👌✨🙏
@jenn1738
you can tell he actually enjoys making art. he's fully committed
@somethingwithbungalows
Reminds me of this concert of his https://youtu.be/3WdAaAhhb6M
@lucianagonzalez8612
Yay
@princesspuffin8334
I didn't actually think Dave would need to build a set I just assumed his house was just Like That
@alicepetal5766
Like That
@am-phorism8781
LMAO SAME
@vymorris4096
Hey I
@vymorris4096
Alice Petal has been to my mghg
@AintLifeHard
PrincessPuffin YES
@sahana9330
this song reminds me of that feeling when you're awake and asleep at the same time