The Dream Police
Dreaming Beyond Airwaves: Decoding the Enigmatic Messages of Tubeway Army
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The dream police
The authorities or forces that control dreams or thoughts.
Slogan: "What is on your mind?"
A question posed by the dream police to individuals, probing their thoughts.
The airwave boys
Individuals who control or influence the airwaves, possibly media or communication channels.
Junkies won't get radio time
Those addicted to drugs will not receive attention or representation in the media.
The purist league
A group of people who adhere strictly to certain principles or ideals.
White trench coats in pre-war style
People with a strong commitment to purity, wearing trench coats reminiscent of pre-war fashion.
The ageing queens
People who are growing older, possibly losing relevance or societal attention.
Mister won't you stay a while?
A polite request for someone to stay and engage in conversation.
In death row with Harlow and others like you
Implies being in a dire situation, likened to being on death row, alongside famous personalities like Harlow.
I point my finger of
Expressing intense negative emotions (hate) toward the person in question.
Hate at your picture and love you
Paradoxically expressing love while harboring hatred, possibly reflecting inner conflicts.
And love you the radio is talking
The radio is conveying messages, questioning whether the message is directed at the listener or the speaker.
Is it you or me? I must admit
Admitting that it's too late to seek help from the police or authorities.
It's far too late to dial police
The urgency of the situation makes it impractical to call for police assistance.
What is your name?
A direct question about the person's identity.
We are the end of the line her eyes went out
Suggesting the end of communication or connection, possibly due to the loss of interest or attention.
Dreaming "overdose on time"
A dream about experiencing an overdose of time, possibly a metaphor for the passage of time.
Hey you old grey eyes
A term of address for someone with old or gray eyes.
Don't practice dying for real the only one
Cautioning against engaging in dangerous activities, with a plea to avoid actual death.
September she knows I can feel
Referring to a specific time (September) and acknowledging an empathetic connection or understanding.
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