Dream by LISA: song meaning

A ballad that conveys the longing for an ex-lover through the perspective of a young woman still trapped in a dream state. She attempts to use dreams to travel back to 2019 to experience those same feelings again, even though she knows well that in reality, the relationship has ended and can never be the same.

Longing · Vulnerable · Melancholy · Nostalgia · The pain of a breakup · The line between reality and dreams

Behind the song

This song was written by LISA to convey a story of a past relationship that she had kept secret, and she even asked for that person's permission before releasing the song. In the documentary Always Lalisa, she reveals that the song's content comes from her real-life experience.

Source: Wikipedia: Dream (Lisa song) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mood

The atmosphere is filled with loneliness and vulnerability, like sitting immersed in memories in a silent room, with soft music reminiscent of a lullaby helping to emphasize the feeling of isolation.

Symbols in the song

Putting on makeup before bed: The attempt to prepare herself to enter a dream world where she can meet him once again
2019: A symbol of the happiest period in the relationship

Interpretations

This song is an admission of defeat to memories, using dreams as the only safe space where she can still possess that love.

Song info

Artist: LISA

Frequently asked questions

Who sings Dream?

Dream is a song by LISA.

What is Dream about?

What mood does Dream have?

The atmosphere is filled with loneliness and vulnerability, like sitting immersed in memories in a silent room, with soft music reminiscent of a lullaby helping to emphasize the feeling of isolation.

Analysis by Lyricly's AI, translated from the Thai page

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