Dream Thieves Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Silence115 

Cover art for Dream Thieves lyrics by Sonata Arctica

I guess at this point nobody is going to come to a consensus, lol. However, I do tend to lean toward the more literal interpretation of the lyrics: it's about piracy. The message seems pretty clear to me. I have to really take the words loosely to see the abusive relationship angle.

"Welcome, come in, yes this is me I gave once too much and now I can't get rid of thee I can't be subtle, I can't be kind Why I should be there for you, fuck off and get a life!!"

  • I gave you too much, and now you're just here taking more and more. Fuck off and quit stealing my shit.

"Read a book unwritten, kill the poets dream unhidden I wonder, did I love too much, cross the final line Rip my life and spread the news, cut my wings and make me choose I leave the fuckin' sword on the rock, Feel hurt? Why I should give a damn."

  • I wonder if I gave too much. Keep this shit up and I'm going to leave/quit! Feel hurt? So what.

"I know I'm easy target, I'm sold on blackmarket How would you feel if I stole what you need I give everything to you.What will you do? What makes you think you won't burn in hell? You see a life but not mine Read me a line from your torture guide Download new lies on your scythe"

  • (This is the part that solidifies the piracy angle for me.) I know I'm an easy target. I'm not big. My shit is sold bootleg. How would you feel if I stole your shit? I give you everything and this is the thanks I get. You're not innocent.

"This is my vision, this is one man's decision Wise thinking from a fool For twisted minds I'm a tool I could be independent, but can I take the heat Variety of thieves make my illusions obsolete"

  • This is my opinion. I could be independent, but my vision wouldn't reach the masses. Variety of thieves making that vision meaningless.

Etc, etc.

I also think this song has a loose connection to "Blank File." I never noticed before, but I just happened to be listening to "Blank File" while writing this. :D