Just a Dream
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I don't think you know how much time I spend
As I wait on my own contemplating ends
I am torn in the middle of a world that won't let loose

I hang here before you, though invisible the noose
I love you if you drink; I love you if you smoke
I love you for the words you stuck inside my throat
I love you for the sin; and the way you turned away
And I'll heal you in the darkness
And I'll hold you to the day

All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?

And I walk up those steps
Where we used to go at night
And my fingers trace the stairwell

And I am back in time
I just need your warmth to lay with me and find
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?

There are days that I go driving, Dad
When the memory gets too strong
So I can go on living to the beauty of our song
I fall in to your rhythm, your beauty I do fly
I rush into your melody, I linger till I die
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me

All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
And I've been here with the pain

Since the very first day
I've been swearing in my rage
"Oh Holy Day!"
I sit around, your salvation waits
I'm just getting nervous, babe
As I anticipate

All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?




All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?

Overall Meaning

The song 'Just a Dream' by House Griffin is a haunting lamentation of an individual caught in between two worlds, unable to let go of the past and move on to the present. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and longing for closure, which is reflected in the melancholic melody and the somber vocals. The singer speaks of spending hours in solitude, reflecting on the past and what could have been. He is torn between a world that he cannot let go of and a present that refuses to let him in.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer expresses his feelings of being stuck in a world that doesn't seem to care. He is torn between his love for someone who he feels has betrayed him and his own sense of self-loathing. He loves this person in spite of their flaws, even if they drink or smoke, he loves them for the words they said while simultaneously acknowledging that they turned away from him.


The lyrics are a powerful reminder of the pain of lost love, of nostalgia and hopelessness. The imagery of the singer retracing his steps up the stairs, seeking solace in the past, is poignant and heart-wrenching. The repetition of the refrain 'All you are now is only just a dream' highlights the transient nature of human experience and the introspection central to this song.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't think you know how much time I spend
I spend a lot of time thinking about you and our relationship, but you may not realize it


As I wait on my own contemplating ends
I often think about the possible outcomes of our relationship and what the future may hold


I am torn in the middle of a world that won't let loose
I feel stuck between my love for you and the outside world that prevents us from being together


I hang here before you, though invisible the noose
I am emotionally attached to you, though it may feel like I am suffocating in the relationship


I love you if you drink; I love you if you smoke
I love you unconditionally, regardless of any bad habits or flaws you may have


I love you for the words you stuck inside my throat
I appreciate the way you inspire me and help me find my voice


I love you for the sin; and the way you turned away
I love you for everything you are, including your imperfections and mistakes


And I'll heal you in the darkness
I am willing to support you through your darkest moments


And I'll hold you to the day
I will stick by your side no matter what, until the end of time


All you are now is only just a dream
Your presence in my life feels like a dream, like something that might not last forever


Can you fall down in following me?
Are you willing to take a risk with me and trust that our love will endure?


And I walk up those steps
I often revisit the places where we used to spend time together


Where we used to go at night
These places hold a lot of memories for me, especially the ones we shared in the dark


And my fingers trace the stairwell
I try to recreate the physical sensations of being with you, even when you're not there


And I am back in time
When I think about you, I feel transported to another time and place


I just need your warmth to lay with me and find
I long for your physical presence and the comfort that it brings me


There are days that I go driving, Dad
Sometimes I cope with my emotions by going for a drive and thinking about my relationship with you


When the memory gets too strong
These drives help me process intense emotions and memories associated with you


So I can go on living to the beauty of our song
Thinking about the good times we shared helps me stay positive and hopeful about the future


I fall in to your rhythm, your beauty I do fly
When I'm with you, I feel entranced and swept away by your beauty and energy


I rush into your melody, I linger till I die
I am deeply committed to our relationship and will cherish it until the end of my life


And I've been here with the pain
I have been struggling with the pain of our separation for a long time


Since the very first day
This pain has been present from the beginning of our relationship


I've been swearing in my rage
I am frustrated and angry about the obstacles that are preventing us from being together


"Oh Holy Day!"
I am desperate for a resolution to our problems and pray for a miracle


I sit around, your salvation waits
Despite everything, I am still waiting for you to save me and our relationship


I'm just getting nervous, babe
I am anxious about whether we will be able to make things work in the end


As I anticipate
I am filled with both hope and dread about the future of our relationship




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Written by: JOHN FLEMING, STEPHEN BRUTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kyle Morse

I don't think you know how much time I spend
As I wait on my own contemplating ends
I am torn in the middle of a world that won't let loose
I hang here before you, though invisible the noose
I love you if you drink; I love you if you smoke
I love you for the words you stuck inside my throat
I love you for the sin; and the way you turned away
And I'll heal you in the darkness
And I'll hold you to the day
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
And I walk up those steps
Where we used to go at night
And my fingers trace the stairwell
And I am back in time
I just need your warmth to lay with me and find
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
There are days that I go driving, Dad
When the memory gets too strong
So I can go on living to the beauty of our song
I fall in to your rhythm, your beauty I do fly
I rush into your melody, I linger till I die
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
And I've been here with the pain
Since the very first day
I've been swearing in my rage
"Oh Holy Day!"
I sit around, your salvation waits
I'm just getting nervous, babe
As I anticipate
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?
All you are now is only just a dream
Can you fall down in following me?



All comments from YouTube:

Ricky Mcintyre

this is such a powerful piece of material,  it just grabs you and does not let you go. haunting and beautiful at the same time.  

Ricky Mcintyre

this is such a underated song. the words alone are genius more people should hear this wonderful music!

2101case

Perfect song for the "Leaving" episode of Rescue Me.  A guy losing his girlfriend; a husband losing his wife to dementia; an older woman losing her young lover.
Dreams shattered.

Danny Thomas

Yeah, my heart broke for Jerry that episode.

childrensadvil

i hadn't heard this song in over 2 years, and recently the chorus just started playing in my head almost constantly. damn i'm glad i found this again.

Bojan Bozovic

Still coming back here and lovin this song more and more. Cant belive there is no video of live performance of this song. This is so amazing song it have to have live

Bojan Bozovic

one of the most beautyful songs I ever heard... btw love rescue me, one of my favorite tv shows ever... respect griffin!

Rose Nygren

TY Griffin for that awesome concert tonight at Shank Hall, WI! so glad I got to see you at my fav. up close and comfortable venue!

Zo El guy

Rescue Me has the best soundtrack ever

Ricky Mcintyre

yes it does, I played over and over during my first combat tour.

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