Dream Police
Cheap Trick
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The dream police They live inside of my head The dream police They come to me in my bed The dream police They're coming to arrest me Oh no You know that talk is cheap And rumors ain't nice And when I fall asleep I don't think I'll survive The night the night 'Cause they're waiting for me Looking for me Every single night (They're) driving me insane Those men inside my brain The dream police They live inside of my head The dream police They come to me in my bed The dream police They're coming to arrest me Oh no Well I can't tell lies 'Cause they're listening to me And when I fall asleep Bet they're spying on me tonight, Tonight 'Cause they're waiting for me Looking for me Every single night (They're) driving me insane Those men inside my brain I try to sleep They're wide awake They won't let me alone They don't get paid to take vacations Or let me alone They spy on me I try to hide They won't let me alone They persecute me They're the judge and jury all in one 'Cause they're waiting for me Looking for me Every single night (They're) driving me insane Those men inside my brain The dream police They live inside of my head The dream police they come To me in my bed The dream police They're coming to arrest me The dream police (police, police) The dream police (police, police)
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Written by: RICK NIELSEN
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Dream Police" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It was released as the first single from their fourth studio album of the same title on September 21, 1979.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 26 on the Billboards Hot 100 in the United States and at number 27 on the Canada Top Singles Chart.
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Songwriter"Dream Police" was written by lead vocalist Robin Zander and lead guitarist Rick Nielsen.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the genres of hard rock and power pop. With its catchy hooks and melodies, it is considered an iconic song from the late 70s rock scene.
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Meaning and InspirationThe lyrics of the "Dream Police" are often interpreted as a critique on fear and paranoia. The metaphorical police in the song represent oppressive controlling forces.
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Album ArtworkThe artwork for the "Dream Police" album featured the band members dressed as uniformed police officers. It is one of the most recognizable album covers of the band.
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Live Performances"Dream Police" is a fan favorite during live performances and is often accompanied by a theatrical performance involving policemen characters on stage.
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Certified GoldThe "Dream Police" album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1980, signifying sales of over 500,000 copies in the US.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, which was quite innovative for its time as music videos did not become mainstream until the 1980s with the birth of MTV.
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Cover versions"Dream Police" has been covered by several artists over the years, including the punk rock band NOFX for a 1997 compilation album.
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High RatingsThe song is frequently cited as one of Cheap Trick's finest. Rolling Stone magazine described "Dream Police" as "a hit for good reason".
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Use in Media"Dream Police" has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "Joe Dirt", "The Colbert Report", and "That 70's Show".
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