Is It a Dream?

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About Is It a Dream?

"Is It a Dream?" was a single by the Damned, released 9 September 1985 on MCA . The album version from Phantasmagoria was remixed slightly by Jon Kelly for single release, and was backed with several live tracks recorded at the Woolwich Coronet during the band's 11 July 1985 gig. "Is It a Dream?" reached No. 34 in the UK Singles Chart. Two different music videos were made for the song, one directed by Peter Cornish and a second video featuring live performance footage. MCA also issued the single in Australia, Germany, Spain, South Africa and Zimbabwe.  


Year:
1996
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Stand in a line like a parking meter
Am I all alone (he's all alone)
A vision of mine is becoming clear
Its all so new it can't be true
Sometimes the words appear in my head
Sometimes I'm falling out of my bed

Oh, is it a dream
What does it mean
Oh is it a dream
What have I seen

I know a man he's really awful nice
He isn't here
We whiled away an evening maybe two
But what did that man really do
Sometimes I feel like walking away
Sometimes there's something I've got to say

Oh, is it a dream
What does it mean
Oh is it a dream
What have I seen

Then suddenly
Like a fly in a cup of tea
I'm stirred and no longer free
To fly away
I think back to the other life
That was borrowed the other night
Could It be that it just might
Drive me wild

Oh is it a dream
Oh is it a dream
Oh is it a dream
Oh is it a dream

Am I dreaming?

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The Damned

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single ("New Rose"), an album (Damned Damned Damned), to have a record on the UK music charts, and to tour the United States. The Damned later evolved into one of the forerunners of the gothic genre. more »

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Written by: BRYN MERRICK, CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, ROMAN JUG

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Is It a Dream?" by “The Damned” falls under the genre of Gothic Rock and Punk Rock, a type of rock music that originated from 1960s garage and psychedelic rock bands.
Album Release
The song "Is It a Dream?" is part of the band's seventh studio album "Phantasmagoria" which was released in 1985.
Band Line-up
During the recording of "Is It a Dream?", The Damned consisted of band members Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Roman Jugg, and Bryn Merrick.
Record Label
"Is It a Dream?" was released under the record label MCA Records, a popular American music label.
Chart Performance
This track achieved significant commercial success. It reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their more popular songs.
Video Direction
The music video for "Is It a Dream?" was directed by Peter Cornish. It reflects the band's transition from punk to gothic rock.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Is It a Dream?" are cryptic and thought-provoking, typical of the gothic rock genre. The song is said to explore themes of love, disillusionment, and mysticism.
Live Performances
"Is It a Dream?" was a consistent part of The Damned's live setlists during the mid-1980s. The band is known for their energetic performances.
Songwriters
The song "Is It a Dream?" was written by band members Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Roman Jugg, and Bryn Merrick.
Band Influence
Often considered one of the forerunners of the gothic genre, "Is it a Dream?" showcases the band's ability to evolve their punk roots into a more gothic rock sound, influencing numerous other bands in the genre.
Single Release
Before its inclusion in the "Phantasmagoria" album, "Is It a Dream?" was released as a single in March 1985.

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