'Last night I saw you in my dreams/Now I can't wait to go to sleep/And this life is all a dream/So my real life starts when I go to sleep.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dreams of a loved one and feels that real life begins when sleeping.
- In plain terms
- I dream of you and think life is real when I sleep.
- What can you take from it?
- Find meaning or connection in dreams or rest rather than just waking hours.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel more yourself in dreams?
- What makes life feel real to you?
Another view
Prioritizing sleep over waking life might indicate avoidance of reality.
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