Dressed Like Dolls
Union Youth Lyrics


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Don't try to keep the summer just try to see all of it
Don't try to keep me sober it's a bad idea
Your dream of love is over I promised not to hurt you
Sleep tight I take care of you when I'm there

I'm getting through like no one else
We don't need nobody I'm telling you
We're dressed like dolls I can't wait cause
I need more I want yours

They said it's hard to live when no one is there to listen
They speak of love and wisdom they never regret a thing
Don't follow me don't come with me
Don't follow me I've got nothing to say
I cut my nails cause they've been too long for me

I'm getting through like no one else
We don't need nobody I'm telling you
We're dressed like dolls I can't wait cause
I need more I'm dressed like dolls - like dolls

I'm getting through like no one else
I'm getting through we're dressed like dolls
I'm getting through
Leave the world tonight




Leave the world behind
Leave the world tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Dressed Like Dolls" by Union Youth is a reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and the desire to live life to the fullest. The lyrics urge the listener to embrace the present moment and not to cling to the past or worry too much about the future. The first verse encourages the listener not to try to hold onto the summer, but instead, to experience all of its joys before it fades away. Similarly, the second line warns against trying to stay sober, implying that it is better to let loose and enjoy life fully. The lyrics "Your dream of love is over, I promised not to hurt you, sleep tight I take care of you when I'm there" suggest a romantic relationship that has come to an end, but the singer still hopes to provide comfort and support to their former partner.


The chorus repeats the phrase "We're dressed like dolls" several times, suggesting that the singer and their companions are living life to the fullest and embracing their youth. The phrase "I need more, I want yours" could be interpreted as a desire for experiences and memories rather than material possessions. The second verse seems to address the idea that life is meaningless without someone to share it with. The singer urges the listener not to follow them but to find their own path, and the final line "I cut my nails cause they've been too long for me" could be seen as a metaphor for letting go of the past and moving on to new experiences.


Overall, "Dressed Like Dolls" is a song about living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest, even in the face of uncertainty and change.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't try to keep the summer just try to see all of it
Instead of trying to hold onto the good times, enjoy them while they last with a positive outlook.


Don't try to keep me sober it's a bad idea
Forcing someone to stop drinking is not a good solution and can cause more problems.


Your dream of love is over I promised not to hurt you
The singer is acknowledging that their partner's hopes for love are gone and they won't intentionally add to their pain.


Sleep tight I take care of you when I'm there
The artist is reassuring their partner that they will protect and care for them when they are together.


I'm getting through like no one else
The artist is resilient and strong, able to handle things that others cannot.


We don't need nobody I'm telling you
The singer believes that they don't need anyone else to get through life.


We're dressed like dolls I can't wait cause
The singer is excited about the way they look and wants to express themselves through their appearance.


I need more I want yours
The artist desires more in life and wants to take what others have.


They said it's hard to live when no one is there to listen
Other people's opinions state that life becomes difficult when there is no one around to listen.


They speak of love and wisdom they never regret a thing
The artist recognizes that others may talk about the importance of love and wisdom, but they do not necessarily practice it themselves or learn from their mistakes.


Don't follow me don't come with me
The singer wants to be alone and does not want anyone to accompany them.


Don't follow me I've got nothing to say
The artist does not have anything important to communicate to others and does not want to be followed.


I cut my nails cause they've been too long for me
The singer is making a change in their appearance and grooming habits, reflecting a desire for renewal and self-expression.


Leave the world tonight
The singer wants to escape from their current life and surroundings.


Leave the world behind
The singer wants to forget about everything that is currently weighing them down and start fresh.


Leave the world tonight
The artist is emphasizing their desire to leave their current life behind and seek something new.




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