Am I Only Dreaming
Melissa Etheridge · Other Songs - Melissa Etheridge
Your finger tips run through my hair
You hold me so tightly and kiss me, and tell me
you'll always be there.
I reach for you with a smile as I slowly open my eyes
But the wrong man is sleeping beside me
The night has been filled with more lies
Am I only dreaming my lifetime away
Doesn't seem that long ago you told me you'd stay.
I can still remember when you loved me too.
Now I look at someone else and wish it was you.
Just go away, I don't want to dream of how it use to be
I have someone in my life why can't he have me.
Just go away and leave my dreams, it really don't seem fair,
that I should lie here every night and dream that you still care.
Am I only dreaming my lifetime away
Doesn't seem that long ago you told me you'd stay.
I can still remember when you loved me too
Now I look at someone else and wish it was you.
I wish it was you.
Am I Only Dreaming
Melissa Etheridge's 'Am I Only Dreaming' stands as a poignant exploration of vulnerability and self-doubt, characteristic of her raw, confessional songwriting style. Recorded during a period where Etheridge frequently delved into themes of personal struggle and emotional fragility, the track exemplifies her ability to transform intimate feelings into universal anthems. The song's acoustic-driven arrangement underscores its lyrical focus on the blurring line between reality and imagination, a motif Etheridge has addressed throughout her extensive discography. As a staple of her live performances and recorded catalog, the track remains a powerful testament to her commitment to authentic expression in rock and folk music.