Past members included Peggy Wang (vocals, keyboards), Alex Naidus (bass), and Kurt Feldman (drums, programming). Feldman currently works as an engineer and producer at Winter Station Studios and leads the synthpop group Ice Choir and the sophisti-pop group Roman a Clef, which also features current Pains member Jen Goma.
On November 4, [yearended]2019[/yearended] they announced they were breaking up.
Even in Dreams
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Lyrics
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With the radio on high
And wonder what it's like to be liked
And never feel out of time
You're not the only one, you're just my only one
Even in dreams I could not betray you
If I could shut my eyes
And disconnect my mind
There's just one thought I'd think
I'd think it all the time
'Cause there's nobody like you
Is that why they don't like you?
You are cold and dead to their jokes
Yeah, there's nobody like you
Is that why they don't like you
Like I do?
And I do
At its core, "6.Even in Dreams" is a love song in which the singer expresses devotion to someone who feels unappreciated by others. The lyrics paint a picture of two people driving aimlessly around, searching for a connection that they can't find elsewhere. The singer reflects on how much they care for this person, stating that they are "just [their] only one" and taking a defensive stance against those who don't see their worth. Meanwhile, the chorus repeats the phrase "even in dreams I could not betray you," underscoring the depth of their feelings.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's thoughts, with the line "you are cold and dead to their jokes" indicating that the person they love is perhaps too serious for the world around them, and therefore misunderstood. The singer wonders whether this is the reason why they are not more widely liked, but affirms that to them, this person is incomparable. The final lines of the song simply declare "and I do," as if to say that the singer's love for this person is unwavering.
Line by Line Meaning
You can drive around all night
You may drive aimlessly for hours without any destination in mind.
With the radio on high
Listening to loud music on the radio while driving around.
And wonder what it's like to be liked
Pondering about the feeling of being accepted and appreciated by others.
And never feel out of time
Not having a sense of urgency or feeling rushed.
You're not the only one, you're just my only one
Feeling a sense of connection and exclusivity to someone despite not being the only one in the world.
Even in dreams I could not betray you
Having such a strong loyalty and commitment to someone that even in one's dreams, they couldn't betray them.
If I could shut my eyes
If one could close their eyes and ignore the world around them.
And disconnect my mind
Separating oneself from their thoughts and emotions.
There's just one thought I'd think
Despite trying to clear one's mind, there's still one recurring thought that remains.
I'd think it all the time
That one thought would consume all of one's mental energy and focus.
'Cause there's nobody like you
Expressing how unique and special someone is compared to others.
Is that why they don't like you?
Questioning why others may not appreciate or accept the person's uniqueness.
You are cold and dead to their jokes
Feeling excluded and unamused by the humor of others.
Yeah, there's nobody like you
Reinforcing the idea that this person is truly one of a kind.
Is that why they don't like you
Further questioning why others may not understand or appreciate the person's distinct characteristics.
Like I do?
Comparing others' lack of understanding to one's own appreciation and admiration for this person.
And I do
Stating outright that the artist does appreciate and admire this person for who they are.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER ARTHUR NAIDUS, KIP BERMAN, KURT FELDMAN, PEGGY WANG
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Julia PlanetDisco
This whole album is so brilliant you guys! I share it with special friends :)
Bill Wort
A few years back, a friend of mine recommended this band. Love them! This is such a great tune, with a real Ultravivid Scene kinda feel.
Florencia Castro Dassen
This is the best track of Belong <3
StrangerToEarth
Dear The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Even in dreams, I cannot stop listening to you.
kGedge YO
Last night I denied someone in my dream because I have a partner. I remember listening to this song years ago thinking I was going to be alone forever and now I have someone that even in dreams, I could not betray.
Shoegaze Daydream
Amazing song!
losfrikisdecuartoeso
Buen tema.
Janko Takac
Beautiful.
MonkeyDamir
my track of the year
The 1% Better Podcast
whoa.. beautiful