Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – English Lyrics

• By: Eurythmics

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the iconic 80s synth-pop sound of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"! This track offers a unique blend of dark, introspective lyrics and an undeniably catchy electronic beat, making it a fantastic song for English learners. You can explore rich vocabulary related to human emotions and ambition, and dissect its thought-provoking message about life's challenges and the pursuit of dreams. The repetitive, mantra-like structure and clear vocal delivery make the lyrics accessible, while its enduring cultural impact ensures you're learning with a true classic.

[English]

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Some of them want to use you

Some of them want to get used by you

Some of them want to abuse you

Some of them want to be abused

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Hold your head up, keep your head up

Movin' on, movin' on

Some of them want to use you

Some of them want to get used by you

Some of them want to abuse you

Some of them want to be abused

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Sweet dreams are made of this

Who am I to disagree?

I travel the world and the seven seas

Everybody's looking for something

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - pleasant to the taste, especially if containing sugar. adjective - pleasing or delightful.
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. noun - an aspiration, goal, or ideal. verb - experience dreams during sleep.
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances. verb - cause (something) to happen or exist.
disagree /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ B1	verb - have a different opinion from someone else; express a contrary opinion.
travel /ˈtrævl/ A2	verb - go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length. noun - the action of traveling.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all its countries and peoples. noun - a particular area of activity or life.
sea /siː/ A1	noun - the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - direct one's gaze toward something or in a specified direction. verb - (look for) attempt to find something.
use /juːz/ (verb), /juːs/ (noun) A1	verb - take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing a purpose or achieving a result. verb - (often with negative connotation) exploit someone or something for one's own benefit. noun - the action of using something or the state of being used.
abuse /əˈbjuːz/ (verb), /əˈbjuːs/ (noun) B2	verb - use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse. verb - treat (a person or animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly. noun - the improper use of something. noun - cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - grasp, carry, or support with one's hands. verb - keep or detain; maintain a position.
head /hed/ A1	noun - the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs. noun - a person's mind or intellect.
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - have or retain possession of. verb - continue to have (something) or remain in a specified state or condition.
move /muːv/ A1	verb - change physical position or place. verb - cause (someone) to feel a particular emotion; impress.

Key Grammar Structures

• Sweet dreams are made of this

  ➔ Passive Voice (Present Simple)

  ➔ The sentence uses the passive voice with 'are made' to emphasize the result (sweet dreams) rather than the doer of the action.

• Who am I to disagree?

  ➔ Rhetorical Question

  ➔ This is a rhetorical question, meaning the speaker does not expect an answer but is making a statement.

• I travel the world and the seven seas

  ➔ Present Simple for Habitual Actions

  ➔ The present simple tense is used here to describe a habitual action, indicating that the speaker frequently travels.

• Everybody's looking for something

  ➔ Present Continuous for General Truths

  ➔ The present continuous tense is used to express a general truth, suggesting that it is always the case that people are searching for something.

• Hold your head up, keep your head up

  ➔ Imperative Mood (Repeated Command)

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give a direct command, and the repetition emphasizes the importance of the action.

• Some of them want to use you

  ➔ Modal Verb 'want to' for Desire

  ➔ The modal verb 'want to' is used to express desire or intention, indicating what someone wishes to do.

• Movin' on, movin' on

  ➔ Contraction and Repetition

  ➔ The contraction 'movin'' is an informal shortening of 'moving,' and the repetition emphasizes the continuous nature of the action.