Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics · Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for somethin'.
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas,
Everybody's lookin' for somethin'.
(hold your head up)
(keep your head up)
Movin' on.
(hold your head up )
Movin' on.
(keep your head up)
Movin' on.
(hold your head up)
Movin' on.
(keep your head up)
Movin' on.
(hold your head up)
Movin' on.
(keep your head up)
Some of them want to use you..
Some of them want to get used by you..
Some of them want to abuse you..
Some of them want to be abused..
(hold your head up)
(keep your head up)
Movin' on.
(hold your head up)
Movin' on.
(keep your head up)
Movin' on.
(hold your head up)
Movin' on.
(keep your head up)
Movin' on.
(hold your head up)
Movin' on.
(keep your head up)
(x4)
Sweet Dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas,
Everybody's lookin' for somethin'.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Released in 1983, this synth-pop anthem by Eurythmics became a defining track of the new wave era. Written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the song blends atmospheric production with Lennox's distinctive vocal delivery to create a hauntingly beautiful soundscape. It served as the title track for their debut album and was later re-recorded for the 2005 compilation Boxed. The composition is widely recognized for its innovative use of synthesizers and its ability to evoke a sense of melancholic nostalgia. Over the decades, the song has transcended its original genre to become a staple in pop culture, influencing countless artists across electronic and alternative music. Its enduring popularity stems from its universal themes and its status as a cultural touchstone of the 1980s.