Dreaming From The Waist
The Who
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I feel like I want to break out of the house My heart is a-pumping, I've got sand in my mouth I feel like I'm heading up to a cardiac arrest I want to scream in the night, I want a manifest I've got that wide awake, give-and-take, five o'clock-in-the-morning feeling I've got the hots for the sluts in the well thumbed pages of a magazine I want to drive, want to fly like I do in the dreams I've never really been in I want to hump, want to jump, want to heat up, cool down in a dream machine I'm dreaming... from the waist on down I'm dreaming... but I feel tired and bound I'm dreaming... of a day when a cold shower helps my health I'm dreaming... dreaming - of the day I can control myself Day I can control myself Sound like a priest and then I'm shooting dice I'm burning tires with some guy whose hair is turning white I know the girls that I pass, they just ain't impressed I'm too old to give up, but too young to rest I've got that numb-to-a-thumb over-dubbed Feeling social when the world is sleeping The plot starts to thicken then I sicken and I feel I'm cemented down I'm so juiced that the whorey lady's sad sad story has me quietly weeping But here comes the morning Here comes the yawning demented clown I'm dreaming...but I know it's all hot air I'm dreaming...I'll get back to that rocking chair I'm dreaming...of the day I can share the wealth I'm dreaming...dreaming - of the day I can control myself Day I can control myself Hey, hey! The day I can control myself
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Song Release and Album"Dreaming From the Waist" was released in 1975 as part of The Who's album titled "The Who By Numbers."
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Band Line-upThe song was performed by the classic lineup of The Who - Roger Daltrey on lead vocals, Pete Townshend on guitar and vocals, John Entwistle on bass guitar and vocals, and Keith Moon on drums.
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Song ThemeThe song delves into themes of ageing, dissatisfaction, yearning, and escapism, reflecting the band's own emotional state during that period of their career.
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Bass WorkThe song is notable for featuring one of the most complex and intricate bass performances from band member John Entwistle which demonstrates his skill as an instrumentalist.
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Writing CreditThe song, like most of The Who's works, was written by Pete Townshend; it showcases his talent for writing songs about everyday life and common struggles.
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Challenging Performance"Dreaming From the Waist" was considered difficult to perform live mainly because of the complex bass lines and it was usually performed only when John Entwistle suggested it should be included (Source: "The Who Concert File" by Joe McMichael and 'Irish Jack' Lyons).
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics for its introspective lyrical content, and complex arrangements, especially Entwistle's extraordinary bass performance.
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DurationThe album version of "Dreaming From the Waist" lasts for 4 minutes and 9 seconds. This typical length allowed for radio airplay, aiding in the song's popularity.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's challenging performance, it became a staple during The Who's live performances from 1975 to 1977 and was played sporadically in their following tours.
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Unique Sound"Dreaming From the Waist" is characterized by the band's evolutionary sound in the mid-70s, demonstrating a transition from their hard rock root into progressive rock.
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