Dreaming

Smallpools

About Dreaming

"Dreaming" is a song by American rock band Smallpools. Smallpools—composed of vocalist Sean Scanlon, guitarist Mike Kamerman, drummer Beau Kuther, and then-bassist Joe Intile—first formed in 2012 in Los Angeles. Their songwriting partnership with L. A.-based production trio Captain Cuts was responsible for "Dreaming", which was released online in May 2013 as the band's debut single. They had yet to play a live show when they signed a major-label deal with RCA Records, which began distributing the single. It was later included on the band's self-titled extended play, as well as their debut studio album Lovetap (2015). The song received positive responses from contemporary music critics, many of whom compared the song to the music of Passion Pit. Its music video, released in July 2013, stars Scanlon experiencing déjà vu at a house party. "Dreaming" was the band's biggest hit single; it charted at number 23 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, and was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. 


Year:
2014
3:35

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I see the place that we belong together, together
Like we were something more
And it felt like maybe we could last forever, forever
But you led them to our hideout
Forced their way inside now
They want us to surrender, us to surrender

But I could go all night
Right here between their crossfire
We'll send them up a message, 
I'll send a message saying
Give it up give it up

We've got no place to go
Caught up in a rodeo
Oh no please god tell me we're dreaming
We've got nowhere to run
They've all got loaded guns
Oh no please god tell me we're dreaming
Oh oh oh, Ah ah ah
Please God tell me we're dreaming

Wait for the dust to settle down around us, Around us
And stick to what we know
I think the air is finally safe to breathe again, To breathe again
The world is in your palm now
So take a breath and calm down
Cause you have been selected
You've been selected

A few will ever find out 
and If you don't see why
Well At least you got your nest egg
You've got your nest egg
So live it up, Live it up

We've got no place to go
Caught up in a rodeo
Oh no please god tell me we're dreaming
We've got nowhere to run
They've all got loaded guns
Oh no please god tell me we're dreaming
Oh oh oh, Ah ah ah
Please God tell me we're dreaming
Oh oh oh, Ah ah ah
Please God tell me we're dreaming

Well then give it up give it up

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

But you led them to our hideout
Forced their way inside now
They want us to surrender, us to surrender

But I could go all night 
right here between their crossfire
We'll send them up a message, 
I'll send a message saying
Give it up give it up

We've got no place to go
Caught up in a rodeo
Oh no please god tell me we're dreaming
We've got no where to run
They've all got loaded guns
Oh no please god tell me we're dreaming
Oh oh oh, Ah ah ah
Please God tell me we're dreaming
Oh oh oh, Ah ah ah
Please God tell me we're dreaming

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Smallpools

Smallpools is a US-based indie pop band that formed in 2013. The band consists of Sean Scanlon (vocals), Mike Kamerman (guitar), and Beau Kuther (drums). After their debut single "Dreaming" charted at number one on The Hype Machine, Smallpools' self-titled debut EP was released via RCA Records on July 16, 2013. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL KAMERMAN, BEAU KUTHER, SEAN SCANLON, JOSEPH INTILE, BENJAMIN TIM BERGER, RYAN MCMAHON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
The song "Dreaming" is the debut single from American indie pop band Smallpools. It was released on May 21, 2013, via RCA Records.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on The Hype Machine, a music discovery website, after its release.
Critical Reception
Critics generally gave positive reviews, praising the song's energetic and catchy tune. It was called "explosively catchy" by Billboard and noted as "infectiously sunny" by The Guardian.
Commercial Use
"Dreaming" was featured in the promos for Netflix's original series "Grace and Frankie". Additionally, it was used in several video games, including FIFA 14 and The Sims 4.
Awards and Recognition
The indie-pop anthem was nominated for an MTVU Woodie Award in the category of "Best Use of a Song in a Video Game."
Creative Process
The song was produced by UK producers Captain Cuts, who have also worked with other indie-pop bands like Grouplove and Tove Lo.
Remixes
"Dreaming" proved popular for remixing, receiving edits from The Chainsmokers and PARTY Favor among others. It was the Chainsmokers' remix that garnered considerable fame, further boosting the song's popularity.
Video Creation
The official music video was directed by Olivier Gondry, who has also worked with famous artists and bands like Daft Punk, the White Stripes, and Radiohead.
Milestone
The official music video for the song has over 10 million views on YouTube, making it one of their most popular songs on the platform.
Album Contribution
"Dreaming" is a part of Smallpools' self-titled EP, as well as their debut studio album "LOVETAP!", released in 2014.

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