Keep Dreaming
Vanilla Smoothie Lyrics

Oh no what's this
The artist is surprised and confused by something that has just happened or been said.

Staring back at me
The artist is looking directly at the source of their surprise or confusion.

I'm blinded by the silence
The artist is overwhelmed or frustrated by the lack of communication or response from others.

I just want to go outside
The artist desires freedom and relief from their current situation or environment.

Why you keepin' me in this house of glass
The artist feels trapped or confined, unable to escape or make progress.

To see when I'm goin' to crack (To see when I'm goin' to crack)
The artist feels like they are being watched or tested, waiting for them to reach a breaking point.

Well I think that you might be the straw
The artist suspects that someone or something is pushing them to the brink, and may be responsible for their difficulties.

That breaks my back
The artist feels overwhelmed or defeated by their current challenges or circumstances.

Yeah I keep dreamin'
Despite everything, the artist continues to hold onto hope and positive expectations.

I keep dreamin' everythin's gonna be alright
The artist believes that things will eventually get better and that their struggles will be worth it.

We're gonna get right through this yet
The artist feels confident that they and others will be able to overcome their difficulties and persevere.

One day we'll see the funny side (One day we'll see the funny side)
The artist looks forward to finding humor or perspective in their current troubles after they have passed.

Nothin's ever gonna be the same
The artist acknowledges that their life or situation has changed fundamentally and permanently.

But at least we've learned
Despite the hardships, the artist tries to take something positive away from their experiences.

You shouldn't have to try (You shouldn't ever have to try so hard)
The artist feels that others should not have to struggle as much as they have had to in order to make progress or find happiness.

You said you'd always love me
The artist is reminding someone of a promise or commitment they made to them.

If it was nothin'
The artist is questioning whether that promise or commitment was sincere or meaningful.

You'd always stay with me
The artist is reminding someone of another promise or commitment they made to them.

If you want to go
The artist is recognizing that someone may need to leave or move on.

Then you got to go
The artist accepts that someone may need to leave or move on.

But let me know
The artist asks for clear communication and honesty from others.

Is this all about your pride
The artist suspects that someone's ego or self-interest may be getting in the way of resolving their issues or conflicts.

Still I keep dreamin'
Despite all of the uncertainty and challenges, the artist continues to hold onto hope and positive expectations.

Yeah I keep dreamin'
The artist repeats their belief that things will eventually get better and that their struggles will be worth it.

everythin's gonna be alright
The artist expresses their optimism and hope that everything will turn out for the best in the end.