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.
Girl of 1000 Dreams
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Lyrics
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And things I'd like to do 'til then
See my friends, lose my head
Wake up with you in my bed
When every feeling feels the same
And every creeper knows your name
He makes a pass on a passing train no shame
I know everything is so-so
I know you could just fly solo
But come on, we are going to go go
Around the world, 'cause you're the girl of 1,000 dreams
Sadness hurts, but that's ok
Get back up and cry again
Fall asleep in outer space,
But wake up at your parents' place
So tell me how I'm supposed to live
When every night you die for it
So if you give, just say you won't give in
The lyrics to The Pains of Being Pure At Heart's “Girl of 1000 Dreams” are a reflection of the anxiety and uncertainty that accompany depression. The verse “held my breath, thought of death and things I'd like to do 'til then” is a poignant and telling expression of how depression can lead to suicidal thoughts. Despite these feelings, the singer clings to their desire to see their friends and wake up next to their partner as a source of hope and motivation.
The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is aware that their situation is far from perfect, but they are determined to make the most of it. They acknowledge that life can be monotonous and that they may feel lonely, but they want to experience the world with the girl of 1000 dreams. The line, “I know everything is so-so, I know you could just fly solo, but come on, we are going to go go around the world” is an invitation to adventure and a reminder that there is always something to be gained by taking risks.
Overall, the lyrics to “Girl of 1000 Dreams” are an honest portrayal of the emotional rollercoaster that is depression. They capture the isolation, sadness, and confusion that so many people feel, while also offering an optimistic message about the power of love and human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Held my breath, thought of death
Feeling anxious and uncertain about life, thinking about how it will eventually end
And things I'd like to do 'til then
Contemplating the things one would like to do before their eventual death
See my friends, lose my head
Spending time with close friends and feeling carefree and uninhibited
Wake up with you in my bed
Wishing to wake up next to a loved one
When every feeling feels the same
Feeling emotionally numb, as if all emotions are indistinguishable from each other
And every creeper knows your name
Feeling as though anyone who pays attention to you is only interested in gaining something from you; feeling paranoid and vulnerable
He makes a pass on a passing train no shame
Being hit on by someone in an inappropriate or public setting with no regard for one's feelings or boundaries
I know everything is so-so
Admitting that everything in one's life is just average or mediocre at best
I know you could just fly solo
Acknowledging that one's companion could easily leave and live independently
But come on, we are going to go go
Urging the companion to stay, and planning to embark on new adventures together
Around the world, 'cause you're the girl of 1,000 dreams
Traveling the world with one's companion, because they are the perfect match and bring endless joy and inspiration
Sadness hurts, but that's ok
Accepting that feeling sad is a natural and valid emotion, and that it's okay to experience it
Get back up and cry again
Acknowledging that it's important to keep moving forward, while giving oneself permission to continue processing and expressing their emotions
Fall asleep in outer space,
Wishing to escape the stresses of everyday life, to a place where one can relax and be disconnected from Earth
But wake up at your parents' place
Returning to reality, to a place where one is safe and loved
So tell me how I'm supposed to live
Asking for guidance and direction in life
When every night you die for it
Feeling like one is struggling to keep going, and that every day is a battle
So if you give, just say you won't give in
When one has found someone they care deeply for, they must promise to stay committed and not give up on their relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER ARTHUR NAIDUS, KIP BERMAN, KURT FELDMAN, PEGGY WANG
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