Story Behind The Song
Spent a 2+ year legal battle with a troubled soul who eventually committed suicide.
Song Description
After a life of lying and cheating a man confronts the final act.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Progressive Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Lies, Suicide |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
MEAN DREAMS
Music & Lyrics by: Bill Dake
Copyright 2021 Bill Dake ASCAP
Another restless night, sheets to your chin
Plottin' some escape from the troubles you're in
Hidin' from the cool light of dawn
You've spent a lot of time stealin' your way
To this particular place, now it's your time to pay
For the fool that you've become
There's no place to run
You want them to think you're the good guy
The sun wouldn't shine but for you
This side show is through
How do you live with you're self?
Are those MEAN DREAMS takin' a toll on you
Too scared to sleep
'Fraid those visions might be comin' true
You built your nest where no rest is found
You close your eyes
But can't shut out the sound
Of your screams in the night
Enjoy those MEAN DREAMS
You've walked this bridge before
And know that river runs deep
With Karma at your door
Are you tempted to leap
And end it all...the final fall
You've wanted them to think you're the good guy
The sun wouldn't shine but for you
This side show is through
How do you live with yourself?
Now that all that's left are those MEAN DREAMS
We can hear your screams in the night
From those MEAN DREAMS