I Could Be Dreaming Lyrics

Lyric discussion by thefrode989 

Cover art for I Could Be Dreaming lyrics by Belle & Sebastian

I believe this song is about courage - having the ability to do in real life what you fantasize about doing in your head. People often imagine themselves doing heroic things, or making bold statements to others, but often this does not happen due to fear, anxiety about the situation and the response it would have. It's about standing up for what you believe in. The lyrics are wrong on here - it should be: "If you had such a dream, would you get up and do the things you believe in?"

Also, instead of hunted and haunted it's "I'm feeling awkward, I'm feeling tongue tied" - things that prevent us from speaking our mind and expressing how we really feel.

The first verse itself seeks to reflect the paranoia of modern society - everyones a stranger, and the often tulmutuous circumstances surrounding the modern family.

As always, just my opinion.

This is how I've interpreted the song, less literal and more about being courageous in life. "who was not to be daunted by the most gigantic word in the dictionary"

For what it's worth when, I listen to the song I just long to be undaunted by the most insurmountable odds and go forth fearlessly, and I think there's something be said about what a song makes you feel.