When I Dream
XV Lyrics


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(Chorus)
When I close my eyes I see your face, I'm just not sure how much a heart can mean x4

(Verse 1:Xv)
Sometimes I can't wait to sleep like I can't wait to be
In your arms grandmoms I love you though I hate to leave
When my eyes open realities sent sent for me
Tellin me your no longer here to chill and sit wit me
I still remember that dream in 2003
You visited my place, a week after your wake
I can't still see your clothes still see your face
You came in your wheelchair with banana nut cake
You hugged me told me you loved me, I smiled and said thanks
For everything you did for me, Everything you gave
Im talkin bout the time not the physical things
I mean your traits your place, the spiritual things
I mean anything I wanted, you gave me those things
3 o clock in the mornin fixed me cookies n cremes
When I reach heavens gate Im gonna look for your wings
But til then I can't wait to go to sleep when I dream
Of you

(Chorus)
When I close my eyes I see your face Im just not sure how much a heart can mean x4

(Verse 2:Xv)
I mean so much has happened since your gone
I can't wait to go to sleep tonight and tell you all about the songs
Im tellin the world what you did However I can
How you raised the kid I was to the man that I am
You held me when I was a baby held me when I was grown
Let me know that you were there when I felt all alone
Your responsible for me havin the family I have
My caring aunts and uncles who made up for my dad
You was my valentine you was my santa clause
You was my clarity when they can't understand at all
And I cry sometimes cus I hate you gone
But I still get to see you when I see my mom
I know you see me and my brothers like Im proud of yall
Theyd see your face if they can peek and just see through my heart
And though I wish that you were here I know you see it all
Cus you smilin when we chillin in my sleep and talk
When I dream

(Chorus)
When I close my eyes I see your face Im just not sure how much a heart can mean x4

(Verse 3:Xv)
Momma you've been my backbone
I wanna make that known
Even through all the drama I brought it back home
You were the strongest woman I ever seen
And I respect you for it all even when you was mean
I was a teen you still helped me follow my dream
Raised 4 kids 4 black men to achieve
Who would believe
Who would believe
You did it all by yourself Mama
With no welfare
You never asked for help mama
You had the lord on your side cus you an angel
And sometimes I just can't do nothin but thank you
Sometimes my dreams have me scared that they'll take you
It brings me to tears when I think I said I hate you
I love my grandma for the fact that she made you
And transfered the love into you that she gave you
Name where you wanna go and that's where I'll take you
You gave me everything that I needed now Im gon rapay you





(Chorus)
When I close my eyes I see your face Im just not sure how much a heart can meanx4

Overall Meaning

The song "When I Dream" by XV is a tribute to the people who have had a significant impact on the artist's life. The song reflects on the memories and emotions associated with these individuals. In the first verse, XV talks about his grandmother who passed away and how he still dreams about her. He recalls a dream he had in 2003 where she visited him after her death, which brings him comfort. The song serves as a reminder that even after the people we love are gone, they are still with us in our memories and dreams.


In the second verse, XV shifts focus to his mother, who has been his support system throughout his life. He expresses his gratitude toward her for raising him and his brothers, and for helping him achieve his dreams. He acknowledges that they had their share of struggles, but his mother's strength kept them going. XV also talks about the fear that comes with losing someone so important, and how it can be overwhelming at times.


In the third verse, XV continues to express his love and gratitude toward his mother. He promises to repay her for everything she has done for him and his siblings. The song ends with the chorus, where XV reflects on how much the people he loves mean to him, and how their memories continue to impact his life.


Overall, the song is a heartfelt tribute to the artist's loved ones, showcasing the importance of memories and the impact that important individuals can have on our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

When I close my eyes I see your face
The singer remembers his loved one who has passed away and imagines seeing them in his dreams.


I'm just not sure how much a heart can mean
He is expressing the depth of his love for the person he has lost and his uncertainty about how much love one heart can hold.


Sometimes I can't wait to sleep like I can't wait to be
The singer is looking forward to sleeping and dreaming of his loved one, just as he looks forward to spending time with them when they were alive.


In your arms grandmoms I love you though I hate to leave
The singer reminisces about being comforted by his grandmother and expresses his love for her, even though it's hard to leave her now that she's gone.


When my eyes open realities sent sent for me
When he wakes up from his dream, he is confronted with the reality that his loved one is no longer there and he misses them deeply.


You visited my place, a week after your wake
The singer had a dream in which his deceased loved one visited him a week after their funeral.


When I reach heavens gate Im gonna look for your wings
He hopes to be reunited with his loved one in heaven and is looking forward to seeing them again.


I mean so much has happened since your gone
The singer reflects on how much has changed since his loved one passed away.


You held me when I was a baby held me when I was grown
The singer remembers how his grandmother was always there for him throughout his life.


You was my clarity when they can't understand at all
His grandmother was someone he could turn to when nobody else could understand him.


And I cry sometimes cus I hate you gone
The singer is emotional and upset that his loved one is no longer with him.


You were the strongest woman I ever seen
He admires his mother's strength and resilience in raising him and his siblings on her own.


And sometimes I just can't do nothin but thank you
He is grateful for all that his mother has done for him and his family.


You gave me everything that I needed now Im gon rapay you
He plans to repay his mother for all her sacrifices and hard work in raising him and his siblings.




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Comments from YouTube:

millenial

XV's voice sounds deeper than the present XV.

Max Aronovitz

who was the person who disliked this. this is an incredible song

Dalt L

Best line with the most truth : Thanks for everything you did for me, everything you gave i'm talkin bout the time not the physical things.

ChrisSenpai___

true lyrics , beat on point, song reminds me of my Great Aunt. #GoodMusic

Dean Ando

So underrated. Love this song

Bitesize1991

whoa deep lyrics <3 love this guy :)

TheZonerGuy

If I Have The Gut's, I Will Perform This At My Grandmother's Funeral...

Mitchell Vaeda

did u

MrKrunkenstein

Beautiful song!!!

Matt Lee

simply beautiful and genius

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