Dreaming Of You – English Lyrics

• By: The Coral
• Album: The Coral (self-titled album)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the nostalgic world of The Coral's "Dreaming Of You," a song that encapsulates British indie music's early 2000s charm. Through its heartfelt lyrics and unique blend of musical styles, explore themes of love, longing, and the bittersweet experience of moving on. Discover how this catchy tune, with its blend of '60s pop and ska influences, revitalized British guitar music and earned a place in the hearts of listeners worldwide .

[English]

What's up with my heart when it skips a beat?

Can't feel no pavement right under my feet

Up in my lonely room

When I'm dreaming of you

Oh, what can I do?

I still need you, but

I don't want you now

...

When I'm down and my hands are tied

...

I cannot reach a pen for me to draw the line

From this pain I just can't disguise

Its gonna hurt but I'll have to say goodbye

Up in my lonely room

When I'm dreaming of you

Oh, what can I do?

I still need you, but

I don't want you now

...

Oh yeah

...

Up in my lonely room

...

When I'm dreaming of you

Oh, what can I do?

I still need you, but

I don't want you now

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ B1	verb - to experience thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - feeling sad because you are alone
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A2	noun - a word used to express farewell
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential
hurt /hɜːrt/ B1	verb - to cause pain or injury
draw /drɔː/ B1	verb - to make a picture or diagram by marking a surface
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a part of a building with walls and a roof
beat /biːt/ B2	noun - a rhythmic unit in music or poetry
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire for something

Key Grammar Structures

• What's up with my heart when it skips a beat?

  ➔ Present Simple (describing a recurring event/feeling)

  ➔ The phrase "skips a beat" is used in the present simple to describe a recurring physical reaction to the subject of the song. It implies this happens every time the speaker thinks of the person.

• Can't feel no pavement right under my feet

  ➔ Double Negative (non-standard English)

  ➔ The line uses a double negative ("Can't feel no pavement") which is grammatically incorrect in standard English but common in some dialects. The intended meaning is "Can't feel any pavement". The use of double negative adds a casual, colloquial feel.

• When I'm down and my hands are tied

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Time clause with 'when')

  ➔ This line sets a condition or a state of being using "when". It creates a scenario where the speaker is feeling helpless and restricted.

• I cannot reach a pen for me to draw the line

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose (to draw the line)

  ➔ The phrase "for me to draw the line" uses an infinitive of purpose. The "to" + verb structure explains the reason why the speaker cannot reach the pen.

• From this pain I just can't disguise

  ➔ Relative Clause (implied 'that' or 'which')

  ➔ The sentence implies a relative pronoun ('that' or 'which') after "pain": "From this pain (that/which) I just can't disguise". Omitting the relative pronoun is common, especially in informal contexts.

• It's gonna hurt but I'll have to say goodbye

  ➔ Future Tense ('gonna', 'I'll')

  ➔ "It's gonna hurt" uses the colloquial form "gonna" (going to) to express future intention. "I'll have to say goodbye" uses the contraction "I'll" (I will) to express future obligation. Both indicate actions that will happen in the future.

• I still need you, but I don't want you now

  ➔ Contrast/Conjunction ('but')

  ➔ The conjunction "but" introduces a contrast between two conflicting desires. The speaker acknowledges their continued need for the person, but simultaneously expresses a desire to move on in the present moment.