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Miss You When I'm Dreaming
Westlife Lyrics
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Today was alright
I had a lot of things to do
I was moving on with my life
But now I need
Some answers, some answers
I'm tired and I'm getting weak
Some answers, some answers
I only
Miss you when I'm dreaming
That's why I don't wanna close my eyes
Tell me why you won't leave
Hurt me when I'm sleeping
The only time I can't put up a fight
Is when I'm dreaming
Another hour passes by
It's gonna be a long night ahead
Cause I feel you creeping up
Inside my mind
Every time I look at my bed
But now I need
(Shane and Mark:)
Some answers, some answers,
I'm tired and I'm weak
(Shane and Mark:)
Some answers, some answers
I only
Miss you when I'm dreaming
That's why I don't wanna close my eyes
Tell me why you won't leave
Hurt me when I'm sleeping
The only time I can't put up a fight
Dreaming
The only time I can't live without you
Dreaming
I cant let you go
Oh no
I only
Miss you when I'm dreaming (dreaming...)
That's why I don't wanna close my eyes
Tell me why you won't
Hurt me when I'm sleeping (sleeping...)
The only time I can't control my mind,
Oh oh...
And the only time I can't put on a fight,
I miss you when I'm dreaming…
The lyrics of 'Miss You When I'm Dreaming' by Westlife are about trying to move on from a past relationship, but struggling to let go of someone they still miss. The first verse talks about how the day was going well, and the singer was happy to have a lot of things to do to keep busy. However, as the day passes by, the person begins to feel weak and tired, needing answers about why they can't let go of their memories of their previous partner. The chorus reveals that they only miss their ex-partner when they're dreaming, and that's why they are scared to go to sleep at night.
The second verse reveals that even more time has passed, and the singer is struggling to keep their thoughts away from their ex-partner. They feel like the person is 'creeping up' on them and getting inside their mind whenever they try to forget about them. The final chorus repeats the previous one, emphasizing how the person misses their ex-partner, but only when they're dreaming.
Overall, the song talks about the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship, and how memories of the person can creep up on you, even if you're doing okay for a while. It reveals the vulnerability of the person when they're dreaming and how they can't put up a fight then.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I didn't think of you
I did not have thoughts of you on this day
Today was alright
This day was good and normal
I had a lot of things to do
I was busy with many tasks
I was moving on with my life
I was progressing forward with my existence
But now I need
However, in the present moment, I require
Some answers, some answers
Clarification and explanation are necessary
I'm tired and I'm getting weak
I am becoming fatigued and feeble
I only
In reality, I merely
Miss you when I'm dreaming
Experience feelings of longing for you only in slumber
That's why I don't wanna close my eyes
This is why I do not wish to shut my eyes and rest
Tell me why you won't leave
Please explain why you cannot depart from my mind
Hurt me when I'm sleeping
Bring me pain while I am in an unconscious state
The only time I can't put up a fight
The moment in which I am unable to resist or defend
Is when I'm dreaming
Occurs exclusively during my slumber
Another hour passes by
Another sixty minutes elapse
It's gonna be a long night ahead
This forthcoming evening will be lengthy and arduous
Cause I feel you creeping up
This is because I sense your presence slowly moving closer
Inside my mind
In my thoughts and consciousness
Every time I look at my bed
Whenever I glance at my sleeping place
Dreaming
Slumbering
The only time I can't live without you
The singular moment in which I cannot exist or thrive without your essence
I can't let you go
I am unable to release my attachment to you
Oh no
An exclamation expressing dismay or concern
And the only time I can't control my mind
Likewise, the moment in which my cognitions are beyond my command
And the only time I can't put on a fight
As well as the instant in which I am incapable of resisting
I miss you when I'm dreaming...
I long for you during my slumber
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Gracia
on Every Little Thing You Do
na aapprcte q lahat ng mga ginagawa mo para sa akin maliit o malaki man yan .. ang kulang ikaw ang nagpupuno ... :) >3
Maria Gracia
on Puzzle of My Heart
you're the puzzle of my heart hahahahahahaha muawh <3
Maria Gracia
on Puzzle of My Heart
love it :)
Maria Gracia
on You Make Me Feel
my playlist :) ... you make me feel like this song
Maria Gracia
on I Wanna Grow Old with You
gusto q tlaga 2ng kanta hmmmmm nkakatouch yung lyrics ng song :)