Dream Lover
The Vaccines Lyrics
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Like it matters
It doesn't matter much to me
If I seem begrudging or on another planet
Actually
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Uncover the lover you cannot replace
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
When you're on my mind, I kinda like it
Asleep at the wheel
Think outside the box
And anybody could have their appeal
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Uncover the lover you cannot replace
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
Dreaming, dreaming, you're everywhere
Dream lover
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Uncover the lover you cannot replace
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
Dreaming, dreaming, who could compare?
Dream lover
Dreaming, dreaming, you're everywhere
Dream lover
The Vaccinesโ song Dream Lover is a tribute to infatuation - the feeling of being compelled to chase after someone who might not even notice you. The song speaks to the experience of being lost in the world of fantasies and daydreams, detached from reality. The lyrics talk about having a dream lover - someone that the singer imagines in his mind, but who doesn't exist in the real world. He seems to be infatuated with the idea of being in love and is willing to chase after someone to fulfill that desire, even if it brings him pain.
The opening line โDream they call desire, like it matters, it doesn't matter much to meโ suggests that the main character is letting go of any real-life concerns and getting lost in his dream lover's fantasy. The song provides a cathartic expression of the confusion and longing that many people experience when chasing after someone they cannot have.
The chorus of the song is the main highlight, with its catchy melody and repetitive lyrics, emphasizing the power of infatuation. It is a song about desire and the rush of emotion that comes when it is left unfulfilled. The story being told is one that almost everyone can relate to, making the song a relatable masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream they call desire
The concept of a dream, also known as wanting, is referred to as desire
Like it matters
As if achieving this dream matters in any significant way
It doesn't matter much to me
The dream isn't that important to the singer
If I seem begrudging or on another planet
If I appear to not care at all or to be in a different reality entirely
Actually
In fact
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Embracing each other without true emotions, the two are going back to one of their places
Uncover the lover you cannot replace
Discover the unique and irreplaceable aspects of the current partner
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
The singer has a different dream lover in their imagination when they close their eyes
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
Deep within their mind, the singer has another dream lover
When you're on my mind, I kinda like it
The singer enjoys thinking about the person when they're on their mind
Asleep at the wheel
Not being fully in control of their thoughts or actions
Think outside the box
To come up with new and creative ideas
And anybody could have their appeal
Anyone can be attractive or appealing
Dreaming, dreaming, you're everywhere
The person the singer desires is constantly on their mind, even when they're sleeping
Dream lover
This person is the subject of the singer's dreams
Dreaming, dreaming, who could compare?
No one else could compare to the dream lover in this person's mind
Dreaming, dreaming, you're everywhere
The person is still present in the singer's mind and dreams
Lyrics ยฉ Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arni Hjorvar Arnason, Cole Marsden Greif Neill, Freddie Clayton Cowan, Justin James Hayward-Young, Peter Gareth Christopher Robertson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
Do you recall desire?
Like it matters
It doesn't matter much to me
If I seem begrudging or on another planet
Actually
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Uncover a lover you cannot replace
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
When you're on my mind, I kinda like it
Asleep at the wheel
Think outside the box
And anybody could have their appeal
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Uncover a lover you cannot replace
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
Dreaming, dreaming, you're everywhere
Dream lover
With a hollow embrace, let's go back to your place
Uncover a lover you cannot replace
When I shut my eyes, I've got another dream lover
Somewhere in the dark, I've got another dream lover
Dreaming, dreaming, who could compare?
Dream lover
Dreaming, dreaming, you're everywhere
Dream lover
@perrofunky7832
Glad i have vacations, school is shit now i can stay in my home listening all day to the vaccines
@ricardoandresalcivar
***** then you both should be friends
@perrofunky7832
Im just saying the truth mate...
@legion3206
SOBREDOSIS4MYSOUL
ย I agree school is shit. Ha but I need it still for college.
@stratotega
Tom Wall ROTFL :DDD
@nicoleturner9225
+Tom Wall guessing you don't go to school
@Maracujakeks
Why is this band so underrated, unbelievable
@IrishLincoln
The chords and the melody sound great. it sounds like it was written in the 1960s and then the Vaccines found it and kicked it up a notch.
@Mysky71
Underated band and song
I used to listen to this in and on my way to my laboratory. That was nearly five years ago!
@katyaart
The moment when Justin closes Pete's eyes is priceless...