Broken Dreams
Chasing Shadows: Unveiling the Heartbreak in Basement Jaxx's 'Broken Dreams'
Lyrics
I'll tell you how my day has been
I will share how my day has unfolded
How the sun has caught my face
Describing the effect of sunlight on my face
How I lull myself to sleep
Explaining how I calm myself to sleep
Waving shadows on my face
Imagery of shadows moving on my face
Chasing dreams that just passed by
Pursuing aspirations that eluded me
Broken dreams, I'm just too late
Expressing the disappointment of unfulfilled dreams
Chasing dreams that just passed by
Continuing the theme of chasing dreams that slipped away
Broken dreams, I'm just too late
Reiterating the feeling of being too late for one's dreams
Chasing dreams, chasing dreams, chasing dreams
Repeated emphasis on the pursuit of dreams
Chasing, chasing broken dreams
Highlighting the futility of chasing shattered dreams
Chasing dreams, chasing dreams, chasing dreams
Repeating the idea of pursuing unattainable dreams
Chasing (oh oh) chasing broken dreams
Emphasizing the act of chasing dreams that are now broken
If only you could keep me warm
If only someone could provide comfort and warmth
If only you could keep me from harm
Expressing a desire for protection from harm
If only you could
Unfinished thought, possibly about finding solace
Chasing dreams that just passed by
Continuing the theme of pursuing dreams that slipped away
Broken dreams, I'm just too late
Reiterating the disappointment of unfulfilled dreams
Chasing dreams that just passed by
Continuing the theme of chasing dreams that slipped away
Broken dreams, I'm just too late
Reiterating the feeling of being too late for one's dreams
Chasing dreams, chasing dreams, chasing dreams
Repeated emphasis on the pursuit of dreams
Chasing, chasing broken dreams
Highlighting the futility of chasing shattered dreams
Chasing dreams, chasing dreams, chasing dreams
Repeating the idea of pursuing unattainable dreams
Chasing (oh oh) chasing broken dreams
Emphasizing the act of chasing dreams that are now broken
Broken dreams
Concluding with the stark reality of broken dreams
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