This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
The bats are in the belfry
The dew is on the moor
Where are the arms that held me
And pledged her love before?
And pledged her love before
And it's such a sad old feeling
All the fields are soft and green
It's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
I made a golden promise
That we would never part
I gave my love a locket
And then I broke her heart
And then I broke her heart
And it's such a sad old feeling
All of the fields are soft and green
And it's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
We're running through the graveyard
And we laughed, my friends and I
We swore we'd be together
Until the day we died
Until the day we died
And it's such a sad old feeling
All of the fields are soft and green
And it's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
And it's such a sad old feeling
The fields are soft and green
And it's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
The dew is on the moor
Where are the arms that held me
And pledged her love before?
And pledged her love before
And it's such a sad old feeling
All the fields are soft and green
It's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
I made a golden promise
That we would never part
I gave my love a locket
And then I broke her heart
And then I broke her heart
And it's such a sad old feeling
All of the fields are soft and green
And it's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
We're running through the graveyard
And we laughed, my friends and I
We swore we'd be together
Until the day we died
Until the day we died
And it's such a sad old feeling
All of the fields are soft and green
And it's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
And it's such a sad old feeling
The fields are soft and green
And it's memories that I'm stealing
But you're innocent when you dream
When you dream
You're innocent when you dream, when you dream
You're innocent when you dream
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Innocent When You Dream [Barroom; Version] Lyrics as written by Thomas A. Waits
Lyrics © JALMA MUSIC
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this song will be playing while my friends & family inebriate themselves around my casket.
Oh, I thought it was "such a subtle feeling" the way he sang it. "Sad old feeling" does make more sense.
I think the song is about hopes (= dreams) that are dashed by reality. In this case, reality is the infidelity of the singer.
there's a Documentary called "In the realms of the Unreal", this song brings tears to my eyes whenever I see it.
Thanks for mentioning that documentary. I had forgotten about it. Gonna revisit soon.
this is about dying alone, with regret
Always thought it was "sallow" before I looked at the lyrics. I like my version better, Waits will just have to deal with it.
I hear you howleykid. Mine too . . . mine too . . .
When I heard the song the first time I thought it's kind of weird. Maybe it's because I'm never used to such strange voice. But I really love the lyrics. Most of the songs pertain to someone being left by someone they love. With this one though, as you engage yourself with the words, you discover that the persona did the other thing around, which gives the first lines of the song a heavier feeling as you read it again.