Dreaming

OMD's song 'Dreaming' delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the longing for a connection that seems perpetually out of reach. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's infatuation with someone who, despite their heavenly allure, has brought immense pain into his life. The opening lines, 'If you were born in heaven girl, I'd understand so well,' set the stage for a love that feels almost divine but is ultimately unattainable. This juxtaposition of heavenly beauty and earthly suffering underscores the central theme of the song: the agony of loving someone who does not reciprocate those feelings.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's despair becomes more palpable. The lines 'With every day that passes, I fall nearer to the ground' and 'It seems that I've been looking for something that won't be found' highlight the futility and hopelessness of his pursuit. The repeated refrain 'I was only dreaming' serves as a poignant reminder that his hopes and desires were never grounded in reality. This dreamlike state of longing and the subsequent heartbreak is a common theme in OMD's music, reflecting their ability to blend emotional depth with synth-pop melodies.

The song also explores the fleeting moments of joy and connection that make the pain even more profound. The lyrics 'But every single second that you held me in your arms, you build me up, you raise me up, you kill me with your charms' capture the bittersweet nature of their interactions. These moments of closeness are intoxicating but ultimately lead to greater heartache when they end. The plea in the final lines, 'Would you stay with me tonight, won't you make these feelings last, can we start this all again, would that be just too much to ask,' encapsulates the desperation and yearning for a second chance, even when it seems unlikely.