"Dream Me (나라는 꿈)" is a song by JOY and MARK, members of the South Korean girl group Red Velvet and the boy group NCT, respectively. The song is part of the "SM Station" project, in which artists from SM Entertainment release digital singles. The lyrics of "Dream Me" express the longing and pain of being separated from a loved one. The narrator feels that the path to reach their loved one is too far and suffers from intense pain, leading to endless tears. They hold onto the memories they can't let go of, desperately wanting their love back. The rain pouring on the road symbolizes the neon sign seen from the roadside. The protagonist's weary face reflects their deep-seated pain. They regret the pain they caused their loved one and failed to protect the beautiful moments they had together. Throughout the song, there is a sense of uncertainty and questioning. The narrator wonders where they are on their journey and if they can continue waiting for their loved one. They yearn for their loved one to appear in their dreams and be able to feel their presence again. The memories of their loved one linger, and the protagonist dreams of their warmth. They reminisce about the past and feel the presence of their past self within their loved one's embrace. The narrator pleads for their loved one to stay within their memories forever, as the tears flow on the sad streets. They can't let go of their love and it feels empty without their presence. "Dream Me" conveys the emotional journey of missing someone deeply and the longing to be reunited. Through poignant lyrics and heartfelt vocals, the song captures the pain and desire to hold onto love.
