Joe's Dream
Bat for Lashes
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There's a tear in my lover's eyes He's at my window, it's a gloomy night Said he dreamt of God's search light It remembered his name Lays his hand gently to my face Through the promise of wedding lace And I feel his dark embrace As my baby, he cries I'm falling in love (Don't say goodbye) I'm falling like a star from above (Don't say goodbye) And I finally found my pot of gold (Don't say goodbye) And now I can't see just what my heart can hold But what does it mean? The bad things that I've seen He saw angels at his bedroom door And a body on a checkered floor There was lightning in his black leather And it struck out his name No more tears, baby, please don't cry I tried to tell him everything is fine Cross my heart and hope to die I won't say goodbye Cause I'm falling in love (Don't say goodbye) I'm falling like a star from above (Don't say goodbye) And I finally found my pot of gold (Don't say goodbye) And now I can't see just what my heart can hold But what does it mean? The bad things that I've seen Oh, what does it mean? The bad things that I've seen What does it mean? The bad things that I've seen
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Joe's Dream" is a song from Bat For Lashes' fourth studio album, "The Bride," released in 2016.
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Theme ClassificationThe track, like the rest of the album, is conceptual in nature. It is an integral part of the album's story arc about a woman whose fiancé dies in a car crash on the way to their wedding.
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Style IdentificationAs with most Bat for Lashes songs, "Joe's Dream" is recognized for its ethereal, dreamy quality, featuring Natasha Khan's haunting vocals layered over moody and atmospheric instrumentation.
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Songwriting CreditNatasha Khan, the woman behind Bat for Lashes, is the sole songwriter on "Joe's Dream."
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its emotive lyrics and atmospheric sound. It captures the despair and heartbreak of its tragic narrative effectively.
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Performance Highlight"Joe's Dream" was performed live for the first time at the KCRW Studios in 2016, offering fans a raw, stripped down version of the song.
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Narrative Continuation"Joe's Dream" is the third track on the album and continues the narrative begun by the opening tracks “I Do” and “In God’s House.”
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Lyrics HighlightThe lyrics of "Joe's Dream" allude to premonitions of death and impending doom, enhancing the song's hauntingly melancholic charm.
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Genre ClassificationBat for Lashes is typically classified as indie rock or dream pop, and "Joe's Dream" fits well within these genres with its dreamy ambient sounds and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Artistic InfluenceKhan's songwriting on "Joe's Dream" and throughout the album "The Bride" is heavily influenced by film and cinematic storytelling, often creating vivid imagery through her lyrics.
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