Dream – English Lyrics

• By: LISA

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotions of LISA's "Dream," a heartfelt ballad that transcends language barriers with its universal themes of love, loss, and lingering hope. This song is a unique opportunity to explore vulnerable and nostalgic English expressions, offering poetic ways to talk about past relationships and unspoken feelings. Its tender lyrics and emotive delivery make it a special piece for anyone looking to connect with a song's deeper meaning and expand their English vocabulary in a deeply personal context.

[English]

I've been thinkin'

That I've got no idea what you're thinkin'

Are you happy? Are you sad?

Are you always gonna hate me for that night in Tokyo?

When it ended

I kinda hoped that it'd be open-ended

But you never looked back

Well, I guess you can't hold on to something once you let it go

But I know a place where we could be us

I know it ain't real, but it's real enough

From sun goin' down to sun comin' up

It's like you're here with me

Whenever I close my eyes

It's takin' me back in time

Been drownin' in dreams lately

Like it's 2019, baby

Whenever I'm missin' you

Call you up, but I can't get through

Don't know where you sleep lately

But I'll see you in my dreams maybe

We can catch up, drive down on our old street

If all that we were is all that we'll ever be

It's bittersweet

At least a girl can dream

I guess that I'm takin' what I can get

'Cause I don't get nothin' new from your friends

If you got the harder side of the break, then why is it harder for me to take?

There's so much I might never get to say, ay

But I know a place where we could be us

I know it ain't real, but it's real enough

From sun goin' down to sun comin' up

It's like you're here with me

Whenever I close my eyes

It's takin' me back in time

Been drownin' in dreams lately

Like it's 2019, baby

Whenever I'm missing you

Call you up, but I can't get through

Don't know where you sleep lately

But I'll see you in my dreams maybe

We can catch up, drive down on our old street

If all that we were is all that we'll ever be

It's bittersweet

At least a girl can dream

I know it's only in my mind (in my mind)

Playin' three nights on the stereo like a movie scene, DiCaprio

Oh, I put my makeup on just to fall asleep

It's like you're here with me

Whenever I close my eyes

It's takin' me back in time

Been drownin' in dreams lately

Like it's 2019, baby

Whenever I'm missing you

Call you up, but I can't get through

Don't know where you sleep lately

But I'll see you in my dreams, maybe

We can catch up, drive down our old street

If all that we were is somethin' we'll never be

It's bittersweet

Can we be friends at least?

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief
happy /ˈhapi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - feel intense dislike for noun - intense dislike; hate
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of time between sunset and sunrise
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - experience dreams during sleep
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - a condition of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. noun - a state of reduced consciousness from which a person can be roused.
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
movie /ˈmuːvi/ A1	noun - a series of moving pictures recorded on film and shown on a screen; a film.
scene /siːn/ B1	noun - the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ A2	noun - cosmetics such as lipstick or eye shadow applied to the face to enhance or alter its appearance.
bittersweet /ˈbɪtərswiːt/ B2	adjective - tinged with a feeling of sadness or longing; both pleasant and painful

Key Grammar Structures

• Are you happy? Are you sad?

  ➔ Yes/No Questions

  ➔ This uses a simple question structure with rising intonation to elicit a 'yes' or 'no' response. The repetition emphasizes the uncertainty and emotional questioning.

• But I know a place where we could be us

  ➔ Conditional Mood (could)

  ➔ "Could" expresses a possibility or a hypothetical situation. It suggests a desire for a different reality where they can be themselves together.

• It's like you're here with me

  ➔ Simile (like)

  ➔ The word "like" introduces a simile, comparing the feeling of being in a dream to the actual presence of the person. It highlights the vividness of the dream.

• Whenever I'm missing you

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time (Whenever)

  ➔ "Whenever" introduces a clause that specifies the time at which the action of missing someone occurs. It indicates that missing the person happens repeatedly.

• If all that we were is all that we'll ever be

  ➔ Mixed Conditional (Second and Third)

  ➔ This sentence uses a mixed conditional. The 'if' clause refers to a past situation ('all that we were'), while the 'will be' clause refers to a future consequence. It expresses regret and acceptance of a limited relationship.

• Oh, I put my makeup on just to fall asleep

  ➔ Adverb of Purpose (just to)

  ➔ "Just to" indicates the purpose of putting on makeup – it's not for going out, but solely for the act of falling asleep, highlighting a sense of escapism or a desire to feel closer to someone.