Wolf Parade released their eponymous debut EP in 2003 with only Spencer, Dan and Arlen performing on it. After Hadji joined the group, they released another independent, self-titled EP in 2004. They were signed to Sub Pop by Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse and released their first widely-distributed record, Wolf Parade EP. In September 2005 their debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary was released.
Apologies to the Queen Mary was given this name because, as in rock and roll tradition, Wolf Parade trashed the Queen Mary hotel. It was said that they trashed the hotel worse than any band before them.
Their second album, At Mount Zoomer, was released June 17, 2008, and third, Expo 86 on July 5, 2010. On November 29th 2010 Wolf Parade called an indefinite hiatus.
The haitus ended when the band released Cry Cry Cry on Oct 6, 2017.
You're Dreaming
Wolf Parade Lyrics
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When you're standing right beside me
You were turning off
Open up your eyes you're sleeping
And you're dreaming
You're dreaming
You're dreaming
Never mind the time
I'm up all night with the Century Ghosts
They don't have a mind
They would never think of leaving
And we're dreaming
We're dreaming
And we're dreaming
All these scenes of shattered glass
All your systems in collapse
On the screen they move so fast it's just like life
But we're dreaming
I got
Metal in my blood
Dancing around to the magnets
What about our love
So hard to start in a violent age
And I don't wanna
I don't wanna live in this place anymore
Everybody cries
Everybody needs some comfort
From dreaming
From dreaming
From dreaming
I want to change my whole life
And forever in this place
It's just a day
Just a day
All these scenes of shattered glass
All these systems in collapse
On the screen they move so fast it's just like life
But we're dreaming
We're reaming
Another scene more shattered glass
Every system in collapse
A billion screens they move so fast but that's not life
You're dreaming
Dreaming
It's in the blood
It's in the blood
It's in the blood
It's in the blood
The lyrics to Wolf Parade's "You're Dreaming" describe a feeling of dislocation from reality and a sense of being lost in a world that is moving too fast. The singer is attempting to wake up their companion, who they believe is dreaming, in order to make them aware of the world around them. The singer also reveals that they themselves are haunted by a group of spectral beings that they refer to as the Century Ghosts, and that they feel trapped by the demands of the modern world.
The imagery in the song is evocative and unsettling, as the lyrics switch back and forth between scenes of shattered glass and systems in collapse to moments of tenderness and vulnerability. The chorus emphasizes the sense of disconnection by repeating the phrase "You're dreaming" over and over again. The final lines, "It's in the blood," suggest that the sense of unreality and isolation is something that is deeply ingrained in the singer's psyche and cannot simply be shrugged off.
Overall, "You're Dreaming" is a haunting meditation on the alienation and confusion of contemporary life, and the difficulty of connecting with others in an increasingly fragmented world.
Line by Line Meaning
Why're you looking lost
I see you're lost, but I am right beside you. Why don't you look towards me?
When you're standing right beside me
I am here with you, trying to help you find direction.
You were turning off
You seemed disconnected and lost in thought.
Open up your eyes you're sleeping
You need to break out of your current state of mind and come back to reality.
And you're dreaming
You're not present in this moment and are lost in your own thoughts.
Never mind the time
Time doesn't matter right now. Let's focus on the present moment.
I'm up all night with the Century Ghosts
I'm haunted by feelings of the past and lost dreams.
They don't have a mind
These ghosts are just images and memories without any power over us now.
They would never think of leaving
These memories and emotions will always be a part of us.
And we're dreaming
We are lost in our own thoughts and haunted by our past experiences.
All these scenes of shattered glass
There are many painful and difficult memories that we have to confront.
All your systems in collapse
Everything is falling apart and we don't know how to pick up the pieces.
On the screen they move so fast it's just like life
Our lives feel like they are moving too quickly and are out of our control.
But we're dreaming
We are detached from reality and living in our own heads.
I got
I have something inside me that drives me.
Metal in my blood
I have a determination and drive that runs deep within me.
Dancing around to the magnets
I'm moving to the beat of my own motivation.
What about our love
What about the love that we once shared and the hope for the future?
So hard to start in a violent age
It's hard to find hope and love in a world that is full of violence and pain.
And I don't wanna
I don't want to continue to live in this way.
I don't wanna live in this place anymore
I don't want to continue to live in a life that is so detached and lost in thought.
Everybody cries
Everyone has their own pain and struggles that they are dealing with.
Everybody needs some comfort
We all need support and love to help us navigate the difficulties of life.
From dreaming
We need to break out of our own thoughts and come back to reality.
I want to change my whole life
I want to turn my life around and find ways to be present and engaged with the world.
And forever in this place
I want to find a way to be present and engaged in my life for the long-term.
It's just a day
Every day is an opportunity for change and growth.
Another scene more shattered glass
There are always more painful memories that we need to confront.
Every system in collapse
We feel like everything is falling apart and we don't know how to fix it.
A billion screens they move so fast but that's not life
We are bombarded by distractions and things that are not important to our overall well-being.
You're dreaming
You are detached from reality and lost in your own thoughts again.
Dreaming
We are all lost in our thoughts and disconnected from reality.
It's in the blood
Our need for love and connection is a fundamental part of being human.
It's in the blood
Our drive to make a better life for ourselves is a core part of who we are.
It's in the blood
We have a desire to find meaning in our lives and make a positive impact on the world.
It's in the blood
Our search for love, meaning, and purpose is ingrained in our very existence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel William Howard Boeckner, Dante Nicholas Decaro, Spencer Krug, Arlen Robert Thompson
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Sub Pop
LYRICS:
Why’re you looking lost
When you’re standing right beside me
You were turning off
Open up your eyes you’re sleeping
You’re dreaming
You’re dreaming
You’re dreaming
Never mind the time
I’m up all night with the Century Ghosts
They don’t have a mind
They would never think of leaving
And we’re dreaming
We’re dreaming
We’re dreaming
All these scenes of shattered glass
All your systems in collapse
On the screen the move so fast it’s just like life
But we’re dreaming
I got
Metal in my blood
Dancing around to the magnets
What about our love
So hard to start in a violent age
And i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna live in the place anymore
Everybody cries
Everybody needs some comfort
From dreaming
Dreaming
Dreaming
I want to change my whole life
And forever in the place
Is just a day
Just a day
All these scenes of shattered glass
All your systems in collapse
On the screen the move so fast it’s just like life
But we’re dreaming
Another scene more shattered glass
Every system in collapse
A billion screens they move so fast but that’s not life
You’re dreaming
Dreaming
It’s in the blood
It’s in the blood
It’s in the blood
Sub Pop
LYRICS:
Why’re you looking lost
When you’re standing right beside me
You were turning off
Open up your eyes you’re sleeping
You’re dreaming
You’re dreaming
You’re dreaming
Never mind the time
I’m up all night with the Century Ghosts
They don’t have a mind
They would never think of leaving
And we’re dreaming
We’re dreaming
We’re dreaming
All these scenes of shattered glass
All your systems in collapse
On the screen the move so fast it’s just like life
But we’re dreaming
I got
Metal in my blood
Dancing around to the magnets
What about our love
So hard to start in a violent age
And i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna live in the place anymore
Everybody cries
Everybody needs some comfort
From dreaming
Dreaming
Dreaming
I want to change my whole life
And forever in the place
Is just a day
Just a day
All these scenes of shattered glass
All your systems in collapse
On the screen the move so fast it’s just like life
But we’re dreaming
Another scene more shattered glass
Every system in collapse
A billion screens they move so fast but that’s not life
You’re dreaming
Dreaming
It’s in the blood
It’s in the blood
It’s in the blood
MN MN
the coolest ever Amen
Sub Pop
agree
Doom skull v2
Why can I see a Technoblade tribute with this song? o7
ArsenicDrone
Thanks Dan, Spencer, Arlen, and Dante. Songs like this make the world better.
Ani Rose
Saw these guys last night. It was fucking magical. Talk about music inspiration :))) I could only dream of opening for a band like Wolf Parade one day
Dariya .K.
Goood i was sooo looking for their new album and they certainly did not disappoint me and perfectly kept their trademark vibe and that special mood you usually get from their songs,so glad
George Fisher
Thank you Wolf Parade for making a great wake up song!
IRP October 2017
This actually happened to me once, and i'm still in phase 7 of my psychological recovery.
Qriminal 1:64
This is perfect. Happy they returned and took their time to put out some good shit.