Dreams

Carol Ades' song 'Dreams' delves into the intense emotions of longing and unfulfilled desire. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is deeply infatuated with another person, yet feels an overwhelming sense of distance and unattainability. The opening lines, 'You look so pretty right now / All I wanna do is cry,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the emotional turmoil of admiring someone from afar. This admiration is tinged with sadness, as the protagonist feels isolated and hopeless, encapsulated in the line, 'I'm alone in my house / And I kind of wanna die.'

The recurring theme of dreams throughout the song serves as a metaphor for the protagonist's fantasies and desires. In their dreams, they can be close to the object of their affection, experiencing moments of intimacy that are impossible in reality. The lyrics, 'I got my hand under your shirt and I can feel you in my / Dreams, dreams, dreams,' illustrate the depth of their longing and the stark contrast between their dream world and their waking life. This dreamscape becomes a refuge where they can express their feelings and desires without the constraints of reality.

The song also touches on the theme of secrecy and vulnerability. The protagonist's plea, 'Won't you tell me a secret / Could you do that for me please?' reveals a desire for a deeper connection and intimacy. However, this vulnerability is juxtaposed with the physical and emotional distance they feel, as expressed in the line, 'Oh, you're so far away / But I can hear you whisper.' The song captures the bittersweet nature of unrequited love, where dreams offer a fleeting escape but also serve as a reminder of what is unattainable in reality.