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Dreamtime Lyrics

by Daryl Hall

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Dreamtime Lyrics

I saw you standing and I felt your rage like a dark cloud on a crowded stage You were talking thru the smoke in your fantasy I know you girl I know what to believe Maybe things ain't been so good at home And the people that you love never cared at all You wanna run away don't care where you go You wanna run away that's all you know Believe it's alright to fantasize And say the words you think will satisfy me But you know better than that 'Cause you know what's a lie You're living in Dreamtime Baby It's time to wake up You're living in Dreamtime Baby It's time to shape up In your dream it's overcast Rain comes down movin' your way fast You wanna run away don't care where you go You wanna run away that's all you know Turn a corner then you see a door Walk on thru throw yourself on the floor When you're looking up it's no surprise Standing there is a man with Movie Star Eyes Think he's gonna take care of you The man with the plan that'll see you thru I say there ain't no way 'Cause I know he's a lie You're living in Dreamtime Baby It's time to wake up You're living in Dreamtime Baby It's time to shape up I never saw anybody fall apart so fast Living in Dreamtime you know it ain't gonna last Never saw anybody think she's so right and be so wrong Living in Dreamtime It's hard to carry on

Meaning of Dreamtime

“Dreamtime” is a haunting exploration of escapism and delusion, revealing a woman trapped in a fabricated fantasy where idealized figures offer false comfort. Daryl Hall paints a picture of someone yearning to flee an unhappy reality – a broken home and uncaring loved ones – constructing a world built on wishful thinking and lies. The “Dreamtime” represents this seductive yet ultimately destructive illusion, symbolized by overcast skies and the appearance of a charismatic but deceitful man promising salvation. The song conveys a sense of urgent warning; it’s a plea to break free from this self-created prison before complete disintegration occurs. Hall's voice drips with concern as he confronts her denial, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of this dreamlike existence and urging her to confront reality and “wake up” before it’s too late.

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