The State Of Dreaming

MARINA's song 'The State Of Dreaming' delves into the concept of living in a fantasy world as a means of escaping the harsh realities of life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who feels trapped in a dreamlike state, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. The opening lines, 'Millions of girls float on that one quote / Living on their last hope, on their last hope,' suggest a collective yearning for something more, a shared desire to escape the mundane and find solace in dreams.

The recurring motif of life being a play underscores the performative aspect of existence. MARINA sings, 'My life is a play / Is a play / Is a play,' highlighting the idea that life can often feel like a scripted performance, where one must put on a facade to navigate through societal expectations. This theatrical metaphor is a powerful commentary on the pressures to conform and the lengths people go to in order to present a curated version of themselves to the world.

The chorus, 'Yeah, I've been living / In the state of dreaming / Living in a make-believe land,' encapsulates the essence of the song. It speaks to the allure of living in a fantasy, where dreams offer a temporary escape from the cruelty and fear that pervade reality. The repeated line, 'If only you knew my dear / How I lived my life in fear,' adds a poignant layer, revealing the underlying anxiety and vulnerability that drive the need for this dreamlike refuge. MARINA's 'The State Of Dreaming' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of the human desire to find comfort in dreams, even when faced with the inevitability of waking up to reality.