Make Believe
Wookiefoot Lyrics


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The early noon yawns i shake off my dreams
Dreamt i was a dragongfly lying by a stream
But skin and bone awoke to my world of make believe
When i know i was a dragonfly dreaming that he's me
The playhouse comes to life so i stop to have a listen
Riding down the sliding board and fly into the kitchen
Where aimee's wearing fairy wings and cooking up some chicken (veg)
So i hit her with some glitter, "murphy, stop being silly!"
Outside on the lawn you can see mr. gone
And you know he's going off with the over-the-top-hat on
He got belief and disbelief its just placebo in a bottle
Wookies always looking for the psychedelic throttle
Cosmic swami got a message beaming in from outer space
Theres a place on your face you can save the human race
Its called a smile
The positivity will spread it takes a while
But the grin will turn an inch into a mile
And butterfly wings will be the style
All you got to do is just

Make believe

Clouds floating by like elephants
Rainbow shining overhead must be heaven sent
Don't dismiss or you'll miss all the relevance
When your belief's in your hands it's benevolence
Glitter girl wakes in her room full of clouds
And it must be afternoon cuz the reggae's booming loud
Jojo blowing bubbles to the firmament
If you catch one in your hand it might be permanent
Hat eine swanzig mark note und er brennt sie
This non sequitur the lesson but we're learning it turning it
Inside out and upside down
Abduction is the key to the door that goes underground
We found there's a river that ties it all together
And you gotta jump in even though you can't swim
And you drift to a cave where you're drowning in your doubt
But shadow's got the lab coat on and he's there to pull you out
Strapped to a table with your fear just remember that
Nothing ever is as it appears, the man in the
Mask removes your chip just in time
Now you're initiated to the undermind
Its all just
Make belief
The nighttime arrives the moon will inspire
A freak drum circle with fairies spinning fire
We chant down babylon marco drops a beat
Capt. happy got a five-foot stilts on his feet
Enter mr. bliss with melissa the nurse
His license is poetic his verse unrehearsed
A candy necklace is a great sign of wealth in our tribe
And knowing is an omen when i see a buttlerfly by
Its all in my head is what my caseworker said
And the knots in my brain grow out into dreads
Weedman's in his room just watching cartoons
I better get some sleep got to be up around noon
Just close my eyes and wake up from my dream
And go back to being a dragongfly lying by a stream




Believe it so i see its all
Make believe

Overall Meaning

The song "Make Believe" by Wookiefoot is a playful ode to the power of imagination and belief. The lyrics narrate an imaginary world, where the singer is a dragonfly dreaming of being human. The world is full of whimsical characters, from glitter-wielding friends to cosmic swamis with messages from outer space. The theme of belief is echoed throughout the lyrics, urging listeners to embrace their imaginations and embrace the power of positivity. The song stresses that nothing is as it appears and that one must learn to overcome their fears and doubts.


The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, transporting listeners to the whimsical world of the song. The world-building is emphasized through the portrayal of a colorful cast of characters, like Jojo and his bubble-blowing, and Mr. Bliss, the poetic nurse. The use of fantastical elements like candy necklaces and butterfly wings reinforces the song's themes of imagination and make-believe.


Line by Line Meaning

The early noon yawns i shake off my dreams
I wake up late, feeling drowsy and disoriented.


Dreamt i was a dragongfly lying by a stream
I had a vivid dream where I imagined myself as a dragonfly near a stream.


But skin and bone awoke to my world of make believe
I snap back to reality and realize that my dream was only make-believe.


When i know i was a dragonfly dreaming that he's me
In my dream, I took on the identity of the dragonfly, but in reality, I am still myself dreaming.


The playhouse comes to life so i stop to have a listen
My imagination creates a world where even my surroundings seem to come alive.


Riding down the sliding board and fly into the kitchen
I slide down a board and imagine myself flying through the air into the kitchen.


Where aimee's wearing fairy wings and cooking up some chicken (veg)
In my imaginary world, Aimee is wearing fairy wings and cooking vegetarian food.


So i hit her with some glitter, "murphy, stop being silly!"
I add some glitter to her wings and tell her to stop being childish.


Outside on the lawn you can see mr. gone
I see a person named Mr. Gone outside on the lawn.


And you know he's going off with the over-the-top-hat on
Mr. Gone is wearing a ridiculous hat and is leaving for an unknown destination.


He got belief and disbelief its just placebo in a bottle
Mr. Gone has a mixture of belief and disbelief, but it's all just a placebo effect.


Wookies always looking for the psychedelic throttle
The group Wookiefoot is always searching for mind-altering experiences.


Cosmic swami got a message beaming in from outer space
A spiritual guru receives a message from outer space.


Theres a place on your face you can save the human race
The guru believes that a simple smile can help save humanity.


The positivity will spread it takes a while
A positive attitude can spread to others, but it may take some time.


But the grin will turn an inch into a mile
A small smile can have a huge impact on one's outlook and attitude.


And butterfly wings will be the style
Butterfly wings represent freedom and transformation.


Clouds floating by like elephants
The clouds in the sky look like giant elephants.


Rainbow shining overhead must be heaven sent
A rainbow appears in the sky, and it feels like a divine message.


Don't dismiss or you'll miss all the relevance
Don't ignore the beauty around you, or you might miss out on something important.


When your belief's in your hands it's benevolence
When you take control of your beliefs, it can have a positive effect on your life and those around you.


Glitter girl wakes in her room full of clouds
A person wakes up in a bedroom that feels like it's surrounded by clouds.


And it must be afternoon cuz the reggae's booming loud
It's the afternoon, and reggae music is playing loudly.


Jojo blowing bubbles to the firmament
A person named Jojo is blowing bubbles towards the sky.


If you catch one in your hand it might be permanent
If you catch one of the bubbles, it can feel like a permanent, magical experience.


Hat eine swanzig mark note und er brennt sie
A nonsensical phrase meant to represent a random lesson we are learning.


Inside out and upside down
Things are being turned around and seen from a different perspective.


Abduction is the key to the door that goes underground
Kidnapping someone is necessary to access an underground location.


We found there's a river that ties it all together
We discover a river that connects all the different parts of our imaginary world.


And you gotta jump in even though you can't swim
Despite some risks, you have to take the leap of faith and join the adventure.


And you drift to a cave where you're drowning in your doubt
In the midst of the adventure, you become overwhelmed by your own insecurities and doubts.


But shadow's got the lab coat on and he's there to pull you out
A supportive friend nicknamed Shadow helps you out of the tough situation.


Strapped to a table with your fear just remember that
In a scary situation, remember that your fear is only in your mind.


Nothing ever is as it appears, the man in the
Things are not always as they seem, especially when we are in a state of make-believe.


Mask removes your chip just in time
Someone removes a chip from your brain just in time to prevent something bad from happening.


Now you're initiated to the undermind
You have now been fully initiated into the imaginative world of the undermind.


The nighttime arrives the moon will inspire
Nighttime has arrived, and the moon provides inspiration for new imaginings.


A freak drum circle with fairies spinning fire
A gathering of people who play drums in a unique, bizarre way, while fairies spin fire around them.


We chant down babylon marco drops a beat
We sing a song that symbolizes opposition to oppressive powers, and Marco provides a beat for everyone to follow.


Capt. happy got a five-foot stilts on his feet
A person nicknamed Captain Happy wears stilts on their feet, making them very tall.


Enter mr. bliss with melissa the nurse
A person named Mr. Bliss enters the scene with a nurse named Melissa.


His license is poetic his verse unrehearsed
Mr. Bliss is poetic, but not necessarily well-prepared or practiced.


A candy necklace is a great sign of wealth in our tribe
In our imaginary tribe, a candy necklace is seen as a valuable sign of wealth.


And knowing is an omen when i see a buttlerfly by
A butterfly is an important sign or symbol that holds meaning in our make-believe world.


Its all in my head is what my caseworker said
A caseworker (likely from a psychiatric facility) explains that these imaginings are all in our heads.


And the knots in my brain grow out into dreads
Prolonged, confusing imaginings can cause stress and anxiety.


Weedman's in his room just watching cartoons
A person nicknamed Weedman is in their room watching cartoons and disengaging from reality.


I better get some sleep got to be up around noon
Despite the imaginative world around me, I realize I need to get some rest and wake up tomorrow afternoon.


Just close my eyes and wake up from my dream
I can easily wake up from the world of make-believe with a simple closing of my eyes.


And go back to being a dragongfly lying by a stream
In my mind, I can return to my imaginary identity as a dragonfly by the stream.


Believe it so i see its all
I must fully believe in the imaginative world for it to exist and be real.


Make believe
All of this is a product of make-believe.




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