White Lies

Dream State's song "White Lies" delves deep into the tumultuous and often painful experience of battling addiction. The lyrics are a raw confession, revealing the internal conflict and the suffocating grip of dependency. The opening lines, "I’ve got a confession, I’ve got a secret," set the tone for a narrative filled with vulnerability and honesty. The protagonist acknowledges their addiction and the detrimental impact it has on their life, as well as the lives of those around them. The repeated phrase, "I don’t think that I’ll ever really change," underscores a sense of hopelessness and resignation, suggesting a belief that their struggle is an intrinsic part of who they are.

The metaphor of "white lines" and "white lies" is central to the song, symbolizing both the physical manifestation of addiction (often associated with drug use) and the deceit that accompanies it. The lines, "Blinded by these white lines, feeling like I’m divine, never reaching cloud nine," illustrate the fleeting and illusory nature of the highs experienced through substance abuse. Despite the temporary euphoria, the protagonist is left feeling unfulfilled and disconnected, as expressed in the line, "Enough’s never enough, I divorced all my love." This highlights the destructive cycle of addiction, where the pursuit of the next high leads to a deeper sense of emptiness and isolation.

The plea for help in the latter part of the song, "I need help, I’ve gotten myself lost again," is a poignant moment of clarity and desperation. It reveals the protagonist's awareness of their inability to overcome their addiction alone and their need for support. The repeated request, "Stay, stay with me," emphasizes the importance of companionship and understanding in the recovery process. The song concludes with a powerful acknowledgment of the duality of addiction, encapsulated in the lines, "With my white lines and my white lies." This duality reflects the constant battle between the allure of the addiction and the deceit it brings, both to oneself and to others.