Lyrics
Sweet dreams are made of this
Sweet dreams represent desirable aspirations or goals.
Who am I to disagree?
The singer questions their authority or right to contradict this notion.
I travel the world and the seven seas
The singer explores various places and experiences, symbolized by the world and seven seas.
Everybody's looking for something
People in general are in pursuit of something significant or fulfilling.
Sweet dreams are made of this
Reiteration of the idea of desirable aspirations or goals (sweet dreams).
Who am I to disagree?
A continuation of questioning one's right to oppose these desires.
I travel the world and the seven seas
Continued exploration of diverse places and experiences.
Everybody's looking for something
Restates the idea that everyone is seeking something important or meaningful.
Some of them want to use you
Highlights different intentions or motivations people have: some want to use, get used, or abuse others.
Some of them want to get used by you
-Some of them want to use you
-Some of them want to get used by you
-Some of them want to abuse you
-Some of them want to be abused
-Sweet dreams are made of this
Repetition emphasizing the connection between desirable aspirations and the singer's perspective.
Who am I to disagree?
-I travel the world and the seven seas
-Everybody's looking for something
-Sweet dreams are made of this
Further reiteration of the desire for fulfilling dreams and experiences.
Who am I to disagree?
-I travel the world and the seven seas
-Everybody's looking for something
-Sweet dreams are made of this
Continued emphasis on the prevalence of the pursuit of fulfilling aspirations.
Who am I to disagree?
-I travel the world and the seven seas
-Everybody's looking for something
-Some of them want to use you
Reiteration of the varying intentions people have towards others, ranging from using to being abused.
Some of them want to get used by you
-Some of them want to abuse you
-Some of them want to be abused
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