In Dreams
In Dreams

Ben Howard - In Dreams Lyrics

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Oct 20, 2014
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In Dreams Lyrics

Always a riddle in the world she said
Always a riddle inside my head
Always a thing to wonder the way we come to be
Oh, it's a big old place for me, yeah, it's a big old world indeed
Everyone is killing me and everything conspires

Oh, in dreams I have watched it spin
Seen a violent crack of atoms where all light comes in
Oh, in dreams I have lain in sin
Just to be the cracked and the cared for

How can I ask, ask for more?

Always a riddle in the world she said
Always a riddle inside my head
Always a thing to wonder in the way we come to be
Oh, it's a big old place for me, yeah
It's a big old world indeed
Kicking my heels and wondering how I've been here so long

Oh, in dreams I have watched it spin
Seen a violent crack of atoms where all light comes in
Oh, in dreams I saw Aesop's kin
Just a carcass of a man, I belong inside his skin

Mmm

Where to, where to begin?

I live alone, I live a lonely life without you

And I may be troubled but I'm gracious in defeat
Oh, I may be troubled but I'm gracious in defeat

Writer(s): Benjamin John Howard
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics to 'In Dreams' by Ben Howard?

    The lyrics to 'In Dreams' were written by Benjamin John Howard, also known as Ben Howard.

  2. What genre of music does 'In Dreams' belong to?

    'In Dreams' is primarily a folk song, in line with Ben Howard's signature style that blends melodic rootsy folk music with progressively darker lyrics.

  3. Which album features the song 'In Dreams' by Ben Howard?

    'In Dreams' is featured on Ben Howard's second studio album, 'I Forget Where We Were,' which was released in October 2014.

  4. What is the significance of alternate tunings in 'In Dreams'?

    Ben Howard uses alternate tunings such as DADGAD for 'In Dreams' to create harmonic or bass notes that would be otherwise unavailable with standard tuning. This enhances the song's unique sonic texture.

  5. How has Ben Howard integrated his percussive strumming style into 'In Dreams'?

    Ben Howard employs a distinctive percussive strumming style called the 'pick and go' in 'In Dreams.' He was influenced by contemporary folk songwriter and guitarist John Smith to lay the guitar flat on his knees and play it percussively.

  6. Has 'In Dreams' been performed live by Ben Howard?

    Yes, 'In Dreams' has been performed live by Ben Howard. It was part of the setlist during his UK tour in promotion of the album 'I Forget Where We Were.'

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