The Milkman's Horse
Unveiling the Cinematic Dreams: The Libertines' 'The Milkman's Horse'
Lyrics
They just don't make that kind of license anymore
Expressing a sentiment that certain licenses or freedoms from the past are no longer available.
That kind of life anymore
Reflecting on a lifestyle that is no longer prevalent or attainable.
That kind of world anymore
Commenting on the changing nature of the world, possibly implying a sense of nostalgia.
What you've done
Addressing someone for their actions.
Get out of my dreams, you scum
Rejecting someone with derogatory language, possibly expressing frustration or disappointment.
They weren't meant for anyone
Indicating that certain dreams or aspirations were exclusive and not meant for just anyone.
They weren't meant for anyone but me
Emphasizing a possessive attitude toward certain dreams, claiming them for oneself.
In my cinematic mind
Describing a vivid mental landscape where cinematic images play out.
I see battles fought at sea
Imagining battles at sea in the speaker's cinematic mind.
I awake in dawn's empire
Awakening in a metaphorical empire associated with dawn, possibly symbolizing a new beginning.
It must be lonely being you being me
Expressing a sense of loneliness, questioning the experience of being oneself.
What you've done
Repeating the rejection of someone's actions, using strong language.
Get out of my dreams, you scum
Reiterating the command for someone undesirable to leave the speaker's dreams.
They weren't meant for anyone
Restating that certain dreams were not meant for just anyone.
They weren't meant for anyone but me
Re-emphasizing the exclusive nature of the dreams, specifically for the speaker.
What you've done
Repeating the rejection and expressing feeling overwhelmed by someone's actions.
I just get so overrun
Conveying a sense of being inundated by unattainable dreams.
Impossible dreams, they come for me
Acknowledging the presence of impossible dreams that come for the speaker.
For me
Repeating the speaker's claim on the dreams.
For the worlds they never see
Referring to worlds that remain unseen or undiscovered.
This beatific revery
Describing a blissful daydream or contemplation.
By windswept kisses heavens rain
Depicting a romantic or celestial scenario with windswept kisses and heavenly rain.
Lovers rise and fall and fall and rise again
Reflecting on the cyclical nature of romantic relationships, with lovers rising and falling.
What you've done
Reiterating the rejection of someone from the speaker's dreams.
Get out of my dreams, you scum
Re-emphasizing the exclusive nature of certain dreams.
They weren't meant for anyone
Restating that the dreams were not meant for just anyone.
They weren't meant for anyone but me
Affirming that the dreams are specifically meant for the speaker.
What you've done
Repeating the feeling of being overwhelmed by unattainable dreams.
I just get so overrun
Expressing a sense of being overburdened or inundated by these dreams.
Impossible dreams, they come for me
Acknowledging the persistence of impossible dreams that come for the speaker.
What you've done
Repeating the command for someone undesirable to leave the speaker's dreams.
Get out of my dreams, you scum
Reiterating the exclusive nature of certain dreams and the speaker's claim to them.
They weren't meant for anyone but me
Affirming that the dreams were not meant for just anyone but specifically for the speaker.
Poor me
Expressing a sense of self-pity, perhaps sarcastically or with a hint of humor.
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