Lyrics
Ooooooo
Expressing an emotive sound, potentially denoting longing or anticipation.
(Dream on,) Yes now you've gone way too far,
The person has gone too far in their actions.
Tried to steal my lovin'
Attempted to take away affection/love.
Thinkin' I was your star,
Believed the singer was their significant other.
(You fool,) Oh to think that I was blind,
The person was foolish to assume the singer wouldn't notice mistreatment.
To take my love and turn it round and treat it so unkind,
The person took the singer's love for granted and treated it poorly.
(I feel it,) Yes I feel it coming on,
Sensing a forthcoming consequence.
A little more lip, and honey soon you'll be gone,
A warning that the person's actions will lead to their departure.
(Those eyes,) Oh I know it like I do,
Recognizing a particular aspect about the person.
Your Mister Moneybags is gonna say goodbye to you,
Implying the person's wealth will not save their relationship.
You didn't know me when I was down,
They didn't acknowledge or care for the singer during tough times.
Now you know me when I come around,
The person is now familiar with the singer's presence.
So dream on, Yes dream on,
Encouragement to keep dreaming despite the situation.
Well if you can't take it with you, when you die,
A reflection on the impermanence of material possessions after death.
No good to have it when you're alive,
Highlighting the uselessness of wealth when alive.
(Dream on)
(Shot down,) Like a bullet from a gun,
Being rejected abruptly, likened to a bullet striking.
Another man in my bed, is that you're kind of fun,
Having someone else in the singer's place was briefly enjoyable for the person.
(Missed by,) Oh ha!, you missed me by a mile!
The person's attempt at deception failed.
I can see that guilty look in your smile,
Recognizing guilt in the person's expression.
How could you be so heartless and cruel,
Expressing dismay at the person's cold and cruel behavior.
Used my love as a one-sided tool,
Using the singer's love selfishly.
Dream on, yes, dream on
Encouragement to continue dreaming despite hardships.
Boo hoo
An expression of crying or sadness.
Well if you can't take it with you, honey when you die,
Reiteration of the fleeting nature of possessions in death.
No good to have it baby when you're alive,
Reiterating the futility of wealth when alive.
(Shot)
(Good bye,) Oh I won't be the same
Acknowledging a change after separating from the person.
Boo hoo, cause I'm fed up with your game
Expressing frustration with the person's manipulative behavior.
(Too bad,) Yes too bad for the change
Regret for the missed opportunity for positive change.
This crazy lullaby is what it seems a little strange
Reflecting on the oddity of the situation.
You didn't know me when I was down
Similar to line 13, a reminder of the person's disregard during hardships.
Now you know me baby, when I come around,
Now acknowledging the singer's presence when things are better.
So dream on, yes dream on,
Encouragement to keep dreaming despite circumstances.
Well if you can't take it with me, honey when I die,
Reflecting again on the impermanence of possessions after death, stressing its uselessness.
No good to have you sinnin' while I'm alive,
Highlighting the futility of the person's wrongdoing while the singer is alive.
(Shot)
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