Broudie and Rogers formed the act as the "perfect pop project", and Lightning Seeds broke through in 1989 with the psychedelic synth pop hit, "Pure", which made the UK Top 20 and was a minor hit on US pop radio and a major success on US alternative radio. In the 1990s Lightning Seeds became one of the most popular and enterprising of the era. The 1995 album Jollification was a critical masterpiece, spawning several successful singles. In 1996, Lightning Seeds provided the music and production for the official England anthem for the Euro '96 football tournament. The lyrics were written and sung by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, and the song, "Three Lions", went straight into the charts at number one.
Since the release of 1999's Tilt the act has taken a back seat as Broudie concentrated on producing the works of others. However, in 2006, Broudie reformed the band with a selection of new members, releasing a Very Best Of album, and performing a number of tour dates. In 2009, the band released Four Winds, their first album in 10 years.
Sweet Dreams
The Lightning Seeds Lyrics
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With some kind of cold
She's running around
He's feeling old, he needs the rest
But she wants more
And then he blows like a hurricane
And tears pour out and fall like rain
'Cause it's all that she wants
And she's dreaming sweet dreams tonight
And with a smile that says
For him she's heaven sent
She's dreaming sweet dreams tonight
Like a wagonwheel, that's how you make me feel
You spin me round, you think I'm just your clown
She is going down
Down to the other side of town
With open eyes that see the truth
But can't see more
'Cause he might blow like a hurricane (like a hurricane)
Then tears pour out and fall like rain
Oh, you, you, you've got your hooks in me
But oh, I never want for you to set me free
Just keep a hold on me
The Lightning Seeds' song "Sweet Dreams" is a song that tells the story of an emotionally charged and slightly tumultuous relationship. It starts by sharing that the male party in this relationship is struggling with a cold and is in need of rest while the female seems to want more out of the relationship. The male party ultimately blows up like a hurricane, causing tears to pour out and fall like rain while the female hangs on to the relationship because it is all that she wants.
The lyrics also share that she is "dreaming sweet dreams" tonight and that she thinks of him as "heaven sent." However, the lyrics also suggest that the female party in this relationship is going to the other side of town, perhaps trying to get away from it all. She has open eyes that see the truth, but she is holding onto this relationship because she does not want to be set free.
Overall, this song suggests that despite the ups and downs of their relationship, they are both holding on because this is all they want. It speaks to the lingering pain and desperation that sometimes comes with love and the fear of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
He is coming down
He is physically ill and tired
With some kind of cold
He has symptoms of a common cold or flu
She's running around
She is active and energetic
He's feeling old, he needs the rest
He is feeling physically old and requires rest to recover
But she wants more
Despite his condition, she wants more from him
And then he blows like a hurricane
He gets angry and emotional
And tears pour out and fall like rain
She becomes emotional and cries
But she'll keep holding on
She will continue to hold on to their relationship despite the difficulties
'Cause it's all that she wants
Their relationship is everything she wants
And she's dreaming sweet dreams tonight
She is dreaming about their relationship being perfect
And with a smile that says
She smiles and it says that she is happy with him
For him she's heaven sent
He considers her a blessing in his life
Like a wagonwheel, that's how you make me feel
He feels like she completes him and makes him feel whole
You spin me round, you think I'm just your clown
He feels like she controls him and he is just doing what she wants
She is going down
She is becoming less happy with their relationship
Down to the other side of town
She is going to explore other options
With open eyes that see the truth
She is seeing the reality of their relationship
But can't see more
She can't see past their current situation
'Cause he might blow like a hurricane (like a hurricane)
She is worried he will become emotional and angry again
Then tears pour out and fall like rain
She starts crying again
Oh, you, you, you've got your hooks in me
He has control over her and she can't let go
But oh, I never want for you to set me free
She doesn't want to be without him
Just keep a hold on me
She wants him to keep holding on to her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAN BROUDIE, RICHARD JOBSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dizziemisslizzie9884
Favorite song from one of the most underrated albums ever! Great to hear these songs again! ♥️
@MrRoberts8855
What a really great song from a great album
@angelaramosfernandez8220
me encanta esta canción!!!!!! y hace casi 20 años que no la escuchaba!!!!!! me gustaría poner el emoticono de los aplausos............plas plas plas plas plas........
@markdoherty1303
Ian Broudie =the most underrated song writer ever
@jeanwilliams6976
Agree. Was a brilliant songwriter and producer
@rayla1780
Didn't he write world cup team Britain theme song?
Underrated sure.
15 minutes of fame, maybe.
@rayla1780
https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-coming-home-the-meme-behind-englands-world-cup-fervor-1530961200
@desertskies9
Agreed! 💿🍓🍓🍓
@Phliptern
Awesome! Thank you! Why isn’t this song on Apple/Spotify?! Or any other streaming services?!
@Dawnseeker2000
Good question. I just bought the CD used on Amazon.