Dreamin – English Lyrics

• By: Mac DeMarco
• Album: 2

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the dreamy world of Mac DeMarco's 'Dreamin',' a song that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of longing for an idealized love. Through its soft melodies and introspective lyrics, this track offers a glimpse into the beauty and melancholy of dreams. Explore the nuances of the English language as you uncover the layers of emotion embedded in this indie classic.

[English]

Someday I'll find her

And I'm still reminded

Maybe she's best in dreams

She's still the best I've seen

Dreamin'

Dreamin'

Dreamin'

Baby, I'm dreamin'

Out on her windowsill

Baby remember

Maybe I'm out of luck

Maybe it's running still

Dreamin'

Dreamin'

Dreamin'

Baby, I'm dreamin'

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dreamin /ˈdriːmɪn/ A1	verb - to have a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover or locate someone or something
reminded /rɪˈmaɪndɪd/ A2	verb - to help someone remember something
best /bɛst/ A1	adjective - of the highest quality or excellence
seen /siːn/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment for a loved one
windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊzɪl/ B1	noun - the shelf at the bottom of a window
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ A1	verb - to have or keep an image or idea in one's mind
luck /lʌk/ A2	noun - success or failure brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move swiftly on foot adjective - operating or continuing

Key Grammar Structures

• Someday I'll find her

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will', used to express a future action or intention.

• And I'm still reminded

  ➔ Present continuous with 'still'

  ➔ 'I'm still reminded' uses the present continuous to emphasize an ongoing action with 'still' for persistence.

• Maybe she's best in dreams

  ➔ Present simple with 'maybe'

  ➔ 'Maybe she's best' uses the present simple with 'maybe' to express uncertainty.

• She's still the best I've seen

  ➔ Present perfect with 'have seen'

  ➔ 'I've seen' is the present perfect, used to describe an action that occurred in the past with relevance to the present.

• Baby, I'm dreamin'

  ➔ Present continuous with emphasis

  ➔ 'I'm dreamin'' uses the present continuous with emphasis on the ongoing state of dreaming.