Still Dreaming
311 · Evolver
i'd rather drink the hemlock than be like you,
to my soul untrue
it never gets easier so quit tryin pleasing her
everything is a choice so let me
hear your voice
born in october night
feeling was out a sight
skin i'm in now and then
moves like a meteorite
noise in our culture
is built in our nature
another era will decode
as we head toward rapture
suppose we're all gifted
suppose that the mist is
a metaphor for change
suppose the veil will be lifted
sacrament that i hold
close and i feel noble
solar marigolds light the souls
return from that other world
sometimes when i'm awake
i can't tell if i'm still dreaming
there's so much here at stake
when every moment is just fleeting
sometimes when i'm awake
i can't tell if i'm still dreaming
it never gets easier so quit tryin pleasing her
everything is a choice so let me
hear your voice
rip up the evening post
kill parasitic hosts
we can shoulder all the karma
that came with los alamos
return the sky bottle blue
return that forgotten hue
a looking glass world
seeing into and through you
soul and body are my twins
that latter will give in
when the former views the ocean
as not too cold to get in
to alien life forms
these waters are real warm
but beware we can change the weather
create a snowstorm
sometimes when i'm awake
i can't tell if i'm still dreaming
there's so much here at stake
when every moment is just fleeting
sometimes when i'm awake
i can't tell if i'm still dreaming
no i'll not renounce my views
do what others do
i'd rather drink the hemlock than be like you,
to my soul untrue
it never gets easier so quit tryin pleasing her
everything is a choice so let me
hear your voice
Still Dreaming
Still Dreaming stands as a defining track from 311's 1997 album Evolver, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the song showcases the group's signature fusion of rock, reggae, and hip-hop influences. The recording captures the band's mature sound, blending driving rhythms with melodic sensibilities that resonated deeply with fans. As part of a celebrated discography, the track highlights the group's ability to craft anthemic songs that balance introspection with energetic performance. Evolver itself remains a cornerstone of their catalogue, demonstrating the artistic growth that solidified 311's place in alternative rock history. This work continues to represent the band's enduring appeal and their capacity to create timeless music that transcends genre boundaries.