I Dream Myself Alive

A-Ha · Hunting High And Low [1985]

Dream my self alive

I dream my self alive

But you can't deny

There's something dark

Against the light

All i can say

It doesn't have to be this way

We'll be chasing our tails madly

See days pass like wildfire

Right from the start

I knew this world would break my heart

I dream my self alive

Dream my self alive

I dream my self alive

Break my heart

And dream my self alive

What can it mean

I'm drawing pictures of the sea

Right from the start

I knew this girl would break my heart

Dream my self alive

Dream my self alive

I dream my self alive

Dream my self alive

Dream my self alive

I dream my self alive

I Dream Myself Alive

Released in 1985 on the album Hunting High And Low, I Dream Myself Alive is a defining track by the Norwegian synth-pop band A-Ha. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending electronic textures with melodic pop structures that became central to their international success during the mid-1980s. As a key component of their discography, the recording showcases the band's ability to craft atmospheric, danceable tracks that resonated globally. Its inclusion on the compilation Headlines And Deadlines further cemented its status as an essential song in their catalog, representing the era's shift toward electronic pop while maintaining a distinct Norwegian identity.