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The Merry Thoughts
"If you are to copy a band, either do it right or simply don't; well these guys did it to perfection. The Merry Thoughts [are] the ultimate the Sisters of Mercy clones, and one of the few bands out there that can truly be mistaken for the Sisters of Mercy. From the lead singer's voice who skillfully captures the Eldritch tonality, to the guitars, bass and drums, all carbon copies....well they even have the equivalent of Doktor Avalanche and they called their Drummachine: the Thoughtmachine!
... the quality of the songs is as good as the Sisters of Mercy songs...
Both of The Merry Thoughts' full length albums, Millenium Done I: Empire Songs and Psychocult are highly recommended. I can't think of a single flaw on either."
Said Sukkarieh, Musicfolio, 6/01
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Dreamland
The Merry Thoughts Lyrics
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We are lighting all the stars
We are thinking all the notions
Got no time to pity scars
And again i dream the vision
Of the word that's on the wall
Surely, i fulfil the mission
I'm the one who heeds the call
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My dream port: too short, my lord
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
In the end you're far too short
In the large room statues will smile
When you close the door behind
There's nobody where no life shines
No memory you could find
In your dreamland may be nightmares
So you better should not sleep
When you stumble down the nine stairs
Out of dreamland you might bleed
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My dream port: too short, my lord
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
In the end you're far too short
The song "Dreamland" by The Merry Thoughts carries a deep and mysterious meaning, filled with various symbolism that creates an image of a world where people are fighting for their dreams, no matter the cost. The first verse reveals that people are determined to achieve their goals, no matter how challenging the path is. The metaphors of dredging all the oceans and lighting all the stars suggest that individuals are exploring and discovering unprecedented territories, driven by a pure desire to pursue their dreams. The line "Got no time to pity scars" further emphasizes that the cost of achieving the dream is irrelevant, as the only thing that matters is fulfilling the mission.
The second verse of the song reveals the concept of Dreamland, where the singer finds solace, acceptance, and companionship. This world is his best friend, his safe place where no memory exists, and no one can hurt him. The following lines warn us that Dreamland can be a misleading promise of acceptance, as it may also hold nightmares, and if someone ventures into it without being aware, they will eventually come out with their soul bleeding. The final lines of the song suggest that as much as Dreamland may seem far too short, it can end abruptly when the harsh reality awakens us.
Line by Line Meaning
We are dredging all the oceans
We are exploring every possible avenue and not leaving any stone unturned
We are lighting all the stars
We aspire to achieve great feats and reach for the impossible
We are thinking all the notions
Our minds are constantly seeking new ideas and concepts to explore
Got no time to pity scars
We cannot afford to dwell on past failures or mistakes, but rather focus on moving forward
And again i dream the vision
I constantly envision the possibilities of what could be
Of the word that's on the wall
I see the writing on the wall and know what needs to be done
Surely, i fulfil the mission
I am confident in my abilities to accomplish what I set out to do
I'm the one who heeds the call
I step up and take action when others may hesitate or back down
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My ideal place where I can rely on someone supportive and dependable
My dream port: too short, my lord
My imagined escape is limited and restricted by external forces beyond my control
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
Ultimately, my mind's ideal utopia is just that - a dream and not reality
In the end you're far too short
The limitations and boundaries of reality hinder the ultimate fulfillment of my desires and aspirations
In the large room statues will smile
The environment may appear grand or impressive, but ultimately lacks true life or emotion
When you close the door behind
Once you commit to a certain path, there may be no turning back or changing course
There's nobody where no life shines
In bleak or dark times, it can be difficult to find any source of hope or inspiration
No memory you could find
Past experiences or memories may not be enough to guide you through new challenges or obstacles
In your dreamland may be nightmares
Even our greatest visions and hopes can be threatened by fear, doubt, or insecurity
So you better should not sleep
Remaining complacent or stagnant can leave you vulnerable to failure or regret
When you stumble down the nine stairs
Once you begin to fall or falter, it can be difficult to pick yourself back up
Out of dreamland you might bleed
Returning to reality can be painful or difficult, as you confront the harshness of life and the limitations of your dreams
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raine7704
lyrics:
We are dredging all the oceans
We are lighting all the stars
We are thinking all the notions
Got no time to pity scars
And again i dream the vision
Of the word that's on the wall
Surely, i fulfil the mission
I'm the one who heeds the call
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My dream port: too short, my lord
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
In the end you're far too short
In the large room statues will smile
When you close the door behind
There's nobody where no life shines
No memory you could find
In your dreamland may be nightmares
So you better should not sleep
When you stumble down the nine stairs
Out of dreamland you might bleed
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My dream port: too short, my lord
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
In the end you're far too short
@raine7704
lyrics:
We are dredging all the oceans
We are lighting all the stars
We are thinking all the notions
Got no time to pity scars
And again i dream the vision
Of the word that's on the wall
Surely, i fulfil the mission
I'm the one who heeds the call
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My dream port: too short, my lord
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
In the end you're far too short
In the large room statues will smile
When you close the door behind
There's nobody where no life shines
No memory you could find
In your dreamland may be nightmares
So you better should not sleep
When you stumble down the nine stairs
Out of dreamland you might bleed
My dreamland: best friend, strong hand
My dream port: too short, my lord
In the end my dreamland, dreamland
In the end you're far too short
@libanesamaria6675
I feel full of power with this song.
@twistednerve74
great song.
@d.vilborga3684
❤❤
@Drab_Mode
Why this not on Spotify?
@SassySalem
Something about not being in the catalog of songs the hot the licenses for I think?
@almiromarcelosouza9690
❤❤❤
@ellaschroeder1617
eternally sad that this brilliant band left the show business!
@rem_rezero3303
Me encanta
@stargazer5477
Haunting