When I Get There
Chasing Dreams Through Midnight Bliss
Lyrics
When I get there
Expressing anticipation or desire for a future state or destination.
Verse 1
Beginning of the first verse.
American Dream you set the scene there was no start
Referring to the American Dream, suggesting a lack of clear beginnings or origins.
Hoping this time that I don't play the same part
Expressing a hope to avoid repeating past mistakes or experiences.
This kind of smoke will blind your eyes and could your mind
Warning about a deceptive or harmful influence, possibly related to the American Dream.
Or there we go I've seen it all too many times
Reflecting on having witnessed a similar situation many times before.
Pre chorus
Transition to the pre-chorus.
But oh god do you feel this bliss poison vials and a midnight tryst
Describing a sense of bliss, possibly tainted by poison and a secretive encounter at midnight.
Is it too late to come back for this
Raising a question about the possibility of returning to a previous state.
When I close my eyes down to Venice
Mentioning closing eyes, possibly symbolizing introspection or reflection, with reference to Venice.
Chorus
Beginning of the chorus.
You give me this this this (x3)
Repetition of "this," emphasizing a particular quality or experience.
What will I find when I get there
Pose a question about what will be discovered upon reaching the destination.
Verse 2
Transition to the second verse.
Lost in a dream not what it seems that I don't doubt
Expressing uncertainty or skepticism about a dream.
Chasing the light now I can't find my way out
Describing a struggle to find direction while chasing something elusive.
That kind of smoke will blind you eyes and cloud your mind
Warning about a deceptive or harmful influence, similar to the first verse.
Oh there we go I've seen it all too many times
Reflecting on repeated experiences of witnessing a certain situation.
Pre Chorus
Transition to the second pre-chorus.
But oh god do you feel this bliss poison vials and a midnight tryst
Reiteration of a sense of bliss, poison, and a mysterious encounter at midnight.
Is it too late to come back for this
Raising the question of the possibility of returning to a previous state, echoing the first pre-chorus.
When I close my eyes down to Venice
Reference to closing eyes and Venice, connecting with the first pre-chorus.
Chorus
Beginning of the final chorus.
You give me this this this (x3)
Repetition of "this," emphasizing a particular quality or experience, similar to the first chorus.
What will I find when I get there
Reiteration of the question about what will be discovered upon reaching the destination.
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