I Believe in You
of Montreal Lyrics


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You remind me of a snowflake
That falls while comets hit the earth,
Destroying buildings and trees.
But you are so light in the air,
You never disrupt a thing.

Orenda, if you were here
I could walk through you,
Orenda.

In my bed at night I dream you're a ghost
That only cats can see.
Some nights you talk to me.
Some nights you sing me to sleep,
While moonlight showers the room.

Orenda, if you were here
I could walk through you,
Orenda.

In dreams I dance with you.
We dance the best in the kitchen.
While murderers and rapists surround the house.
We don't care,
Because our house is made of feathers.
They wouldn't dare.




In dreams I dance with you,
Though our bodies are made out of wood.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to of Montreal's song "In Dreams I Dance With You" seem to have a whimsical, dreamlike quality. In the first verse, the singer compares the person they're addressing to a snowflake falling from the sky. This person is delicate and light, despite the chaos and destruction that's going on around them. The lyrics suggest that the person is almost supernatural, with a weightlessness that allows them to move through the world without leaving a mark. The second verse elaborates on this idea, with the singer describing how they dream of this person as a ghost that only their cats can see. Sometimes the ghost talks to them, and sometimes it sings them to sleep. There's a contrast here between the loneliness of the singer, who's dreaming of a ghost in their bed, and the idea that this ghost is a source of comfort and companionship.


The chorus of the song is where the title comes in. It's as if the dream world is a place where the singer can be with the person they're addressing, without any barriers or limitations. In their dreams, they dance together in the kitchen and ignore the dangers that surround them. The imagery of the house being made of feathers is intriguing, suggesting that the dream world is also a place of safety and comfort. The final line of the song is perhaps the most interesting: "Though our bodies are made out of wood." This seems to suggest that the connection the singer feels to this person is not purely physical, but something deeper and more spiritual.


Overall, "In Dreams I Dance With You" is a fascinating song that suggests a longing for a deeper connection with someone who is almost mystical in their lightness and presence. The dreamlike quality of the lyrics and the haunting melody combine to create a sense of otherworldliness that's both beautiful and slightly eerie.


Line by Line Meaning

You remind me of a snowflake
You are unique and delicate


That falls while comets hit the earth,
Even when chaos is happening around me, you remain present


Destroying buildings and trees.
Your beauty is powerful and captivating


But you are so light in the air,
Your presence is calming and gentle


You never disrupt a thing.
You are harmonious and peaceful


Orenda, if you were here
My soul and spirit long for you


I could walk through you,
You are a part of me and I of you


In my bed at night I dream you're a ghost
You are ever-present in my thoughts and dreams


That only cats can see.
You are mysterious and elusive


Some nights you talk to me.
Your voice is soothing and comforting


Some nights you sing me to sleep,
Your presence fills me with peace and calmness, and I am able to rest


While moonlight showers the room.
You are part of the serenity that embraces me


In dreams I dance with you.
You are the reason behind my happiness, even if just for a moment


We dance the best in the kitchen.
Our love and passion extend to every aspect of our lives


While murderers and rapists surround the house.
The outside world may be cruel and harsh, but our love is strong enough to conquer it


We don't care,
Nothing matters as much as our love


Because our house is made of feathers.
Our love is fragile, but precious and worthy of protection


They wouldn't dare.
Our love is untouchable, invincible


Though our bodies are made out of wood.
Our love is ethereal and everlasting, beyond the physical realm




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN BARNES

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Comments from YouTube:

@QuayleBite

Thank you for being weird. Thank you for making me feel good and not alone.

@takemetoyonk

MattS hang out with me ASAP thanks

@careuh

I can not even begin to think what it must be like to have an imagination like Kevin's, it seems almost daunting.

@shadowchebo

If any contemporary artist, would spit on a beehive and then expose it like art, it'd be sold in one million dollars I bet. Haha. Great stuff of Montreal, like ever. 

@heysatan8

+brandon hood It's not a beehive it's a piece of honeycomb... and they're spitting on it b/c that is how bees make honey... talking about disrespecting nature when you don't even understand it yourself. Fail.

@user-eu3nd4hl6z

@@heysatan8 you know the honeycomb is part of the hive?...

@heysatan8

@@user-eu3nd4hl6z obviously

@blainschreck1426

Dude... My minds blown. The only thing that saved me from an ex and my own thoughts was the music Kevin put out.
I truly can relate... Once again

@theuserjoan

bassem’s mind was blown too :/

@rhodes3c563

Still a fav after years!!

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