We are all just doing what where told, so don’t worry, it’s not entirely our fault I can see the signs that are right in front of our faces,Ĭategorising the world, and himself, which one he belongs to, If you know what I’m talking about, the dollar/pound/money is the actual complete route of all …… Praying’ the new age concept, of where praying actually comes from, is sending the messages to those that can hear it, asking for a change here on earth. The new age consciousness is telling us, that we can be amazing things And you will truly learn the lesson when you go through a tough situation.ĭreaming 'bout the things that we could be In this part he says that the money he was referring to earlier will disappear quickly, it won't last forever, it's ephemeral. Sink in the river the lessons are learned" Or when you want to prove something to someone who doesn't have faith in your capacity. Here he talks about those things we are not allowed to do and because of that we are stirred up to do them. "Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly". For example, adrenaline, gambling, love, etc. In the verse "Everything that kills me makes me feel alive" he talks about drugs, and when I say drugs it's not only drinking and smoking, also these things, but it can be anything.
And it's probably about unnecessary work, rules and manners imposed by society.Ĭomplementing the commentary above, he wants to free himself from those fake rules which are made only to keep people under control, under the 'normal' way of living. He talks about the conduct people, including him, are living these days: not what they wish they could do, but what they're made to do, what they're forced. Therefore:ĭreaming 'bout the things that we could be He's in a busy relationship where the both of them are so worried about the money, paying the bills and stuff, that they forget to simply live life and appreciate the things it offers. My InterpretationI think this song is about the lifestyle the author is living. Sink in the river the lessons I've learned I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lieĮverything that kills me makes me feel aliveĮverything that drowns me makes me wanna fly Said, no more countin' dollars, we'll be countin' stars Dreamin' about the things that we could be