Fever Dream
Fever Dream: Love, Illusion, and NostalgiaLyrics
Hold me tight like a spell in the night
Expresses a desire to be held tightly, creating an enchanting atmosphere in the night.
We both know it's lost
Acknowledges a shared awareness that something valuable is lost or irretrievable.
Summer heat and I was feeling alright
Recalls a time of summer heat when the speaker felt content or pleased.
We both know the cost
Both parties are aware of the emotional or perhaps tangible cost associated with their situation.
Your face is from a movie
Describes the partner's face as reminiscent of a character in an intense 80s cop movie.
80's cop running like crazy
Provides additional imagery of an 80s cop character running fervently, suggesting a sense of urgency or chaos.
Hold me tight like a spell in the night
Reiterates the desire to be held tightly, emphasizing the dreamlike nature of the connection.
We both know it's just a dream
Acknowledges a shared understanding that the intense connection is ephemeral and exists only in a dream.
Summer heat and I was feeling alright
Recalls a time of feeling good during summer heat, juxtaposed with the acknowledgment that appearances can be deceiving.
Things are not what they seem
Suggests that things are not as they appear, hinting at hidden complexities or illusions.
Your face is from a movie
Reiterates the partner's face as reminiscent of an intense 80s cop movie, reinforcing the vivid imagery.
80s cop running like crazy
Continues the vivid imagery of an 80s cop character running with a sense of urgency.
I'm your lady partner
Introduces the speaker as the partner, establishing a connection with the intense 80s cop movie imagery.
I'm secretly in love with you
Confesses a secret romantic attraction to the partner.
Your voice is from a tape
Describes the partner's voice as reminiscent of a recorded tape, creating a nostalgic and intimate connection.
I once heard
Refers to a memory of hearing the partner's voice on a tape, adding depth to the emotional connection.
Reminds me of a song
Draws parallels between the partner's voice and a song from the speaker's childhood, evoking sentimentality.
I used to play when I was a kid
Reveals a past connection to a song played in childhood, suggesting a shared history with the partner.
Secretly in love with you
Reiterates the speaker's secret romantic feelings towards the partner.
Sweating in my sheets
Describes a state of physical discomfort, possibly due to emotional turmoil, expressed through sweating in bed.
I don't know what is real
Expresses uncertainty about what is real, hinting at a blurred line between reality and illusion.
Is this a fever dream
Questions if the current situation is a product of a feverish and surreal dream.
Your face is from a movie
Reiterates the partner's face as reminiscent of an intense 80s cop movie, maintaining the vivid visual theme.
80s cop running like crazy
Continues the imagery of an 80s cop character running with intensity, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
I'm your lady partner
Reaffirms the speaker's role as the partner, reinforcing the connection with the intense 80s cop movie imagery.
I'm secretly in love with you
Confesses the speaker's secret romantic attraction to the partner once again.
Your voice is from a tape
Describes the partner's voice as reminiscent of a recorded tape, echoing earlier sentiments of intimacy and nostalgia.
I once heard
Recalls hearing the partner's voice on a tape, reinforcing the intimate connection through shared memories.
Reminds me of a song
Draws parallels between the partner's voice and a song from the speaker's childhood, continuing the theme of shared history.
I used to play when I was a kid
Reiterates the connection to a song played in childhood, highlighting the enduring sentimentality of the shared past.
Secretly in love with you
Reaffirms the speaker's secret romantic feelings towards the partner, concluding the song with a poignant expression of love.
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