The song "Dreams" by Gerry and The Pacemakers tells the story of the narrator's dreams and the emotions they evoke. The lyrics express that dreams can be both funny and sad experiences. In the dream the narrator had, they saw their partner with another person, but the person's face remained unknown until they turned around. To the narrator's dismay, it wasn't them. The song suggests that dreams can sometimes serve as answers to people's prayers, but for the narrator, this particular dream only brought despair. The narrator longs to see the face of the person in the dream to understand where their partner could have been, implying that they suspect their partner may be unfaithful. The lyrics convey the fear of the narrator that if dreams can come true, as they sometimes do, they would be afraid to dream again because it might reveal their partner with another person who is also their friend. The anticipated revelation of such a betrayal would be devastating. The narrator hopes that upon waking from the dream, they would find out that no one has taken their partner away from them. They yearn for peace of mind and reassurance about the faithfulness of their partner. However, the next dream they have is about being at a football game, suggesting that life continues as usual, leaving the narrator unsure if everything is truly the same or if their fears have come true. Overall, the song explores the emotional turmoil caused by a dream that hints at infidelity and the uncertainty it brings to the narrator's relationship. The lyrics capture the anxiety, longing, and hope that arise from the mysterious nature of dreams and their potential impact on one's reality.
