Dreams So Real Lyrics

Lyric discussion by gne 

Cover art for Dreams So Real lyrics by Metric

The song is about disillusionment. The languid beat, the weary lyrics, and the monotone quality of her voice are all indications of someone who's "accepted" the way of the world and is tired of making a change.

It's a lesson every child eventually learns: the world isn't what we hoped it would be. We spend our youths being passionate and idealistic, but "Faster than you think, Time staggers on."