Built To Spill - Life's A Dream Lyrics






Miles 'till dawn
But it feels so dark 'till then
Drowns you out
But you can't be too certain

Common wants
Only fill me up with need
Everybody
In this world is just like me

So I row on

Sounds like fear
Thinking there might be a cure
Waste your life
But you don't know what it's worth

Comb your mind
For all the treasures of this earth
Too close to find
Anything outside yourself

So I row on

Life ain't nothing
But a dream
Realistic
As it seems

Destiny's vulgar
So I might as well resist
Out of the darkness
And all the secrets still exist

Finally decided
And by decide, I mean accept
I don't need all those
Other chances I won't get

So I row on

Life ain't nothing
But a dream
Realistic
As it seems





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  1. S.... �....

    Yusuf yakub forever ✌️

  2. U.... R....

    Getting an Al Stewart vibe from this one!

    U.... R....

    'Dark and Rolling Sea'

  3. I.... S....

    these lyrics and i share the same demon

  4. J.... S....

    I don't know how to explain to this band that I just now found them.

  5. R.... B....

    Miles 'till dawn
    But it feels so dark 'till then
    Drowns you out
    But you can't be too certain

    Common wants
    Only fill me up with need
    Everybody
    In this world is just like me

    So I row on

    Sounds like fear
    Thinking there might be a cure
    Waste your life
    But you don't know what it's worth

    Comb your mind
    For all the treasures of this earth
    Too close to find
    Anything outside yourself

    So I row on

    Life ain't nothing
    But a dream
    Realistic
    As it seems

    Destiny's vulgar
    So I might as well resist
    Out of the darkness
    And all the secrets still exist

    Finally decided
    And by decide, I mean accept
    I don't need all those
    Other chances I won't get

    So I row on

    Life ain't nothing
    But a dream
    Realistic
    As it seems

  6. A.... N....

    when youve acchieved real mastership in musicianship you create songs like this

  7. U.... A....

    Just discovered this band in 2018

  8. B.... M....

    This is ight but modest mouse is so much better to be so honest i just have never found a band that matches the rawness of modest mouse

  9. p.... ....

    I think this is the first time I've ever heard a song orgasm.

  10. A.... L....

    Here are the lyrics for anyone who wants to know:

    [Verse 1]
    Miles until dawn
    But it feels so dark 'till then
    Drowns you out
    But you can't be too certain
    Common wants
    Only fill me up with need
    Everybody
    In this world is just like me

    [Refrain]
    So I row on

    [Verse 2]
    Sounds like fear
    Thinking there might be a cure
    Waste your life
    But you don't know what it's worth
    Comb your mind
    For all the treasures of this earth
    Too close to find
    Anything outside yourself

    So I row on

    [Chorus]
    Life ain't nothing
    But a dream
    Realistic
    As it seems

    [Verse 3]
    Destiny's vulgar
    So I might as well resist
    Out of the darkness
    And all the secrets still exist
    Finally decided
    And by decide, I mean accept
    I don't need all those
    Other chances I won't get

    So I row on

    Life ain't nothing
    But a dream
    Realistic
    As it seems

    A.... L....

    Anthony Lee
    To me it sounds like “So what? Row on” and what you say is certain I think it says surreal. And “Sounds like fear thinking there might be a cure“ sounds to me like “Sounds like fear well then there might be a cure”

    A.... L....

    God damn. Verse 3 hits hard.

  11. m.... b....

    Dusk 'till dawn, but it feels so dark 'till then
    Drowns you out, so you can't be too surreal
    Common bonds, and fill me up with me
    Everybody in this world is just like me
    So what
    Grow on
    Life ain't nothin' but a dream
    Realistic as it seems
    Sounds like fear
    Thinking there might be a cure
    Waste your life, but you don't know what it's worth
    Comb your mind for the treasures of the soul
    Too close to find anything outside yourself
    So what
    Grow on
    Life ain't nothin' but a dream
    Realistic as it seems
    Miles 'till dawn, but it feels so dark 'till then
    Drowns you out, but you can't be too certain
    Common bonds, and fill me up with me
    Everybody in this world is just like me
    And so what
    Grow on
    Life ain't nothin' but a dream
    Realistic as it seems

  12. R.... C....

    Thanks...got lucky finding these guys...beautiful song

  13. d.... ....

    melancholy at it's finest...

  14. M.... C....

    here's one of the songs that saved my life

    so I row on

  15. R.... S....

    This song was the back drop to a picture show at my husbands funeral. He was 32 years old and died of a heroin overdose.

    R.... S....

    I'm sorry for your loss.

    R.... S....

    I am sorry to hear about your husband, belated condolences. Great song to use.

    R.... S....

    Sorry for your loss, stay strong.

    R.... S....

    May he rest easy.

    R.... S....

    Death fucking sucks

  16. J.... H....

    Best ever.

  17. D.... W....

    yep, that solo, made me bawl like a baby. doug knows his stuff man.

    D.... W....

    Not as easy as it sounds to play

  18. P.... R....

    I hear motive here Marillion - " " Kayleigh

    P.... R....

    lol. Only someone from Poland can come up with some bs like that

  19. T.... ....

    I discovered this band a few days ago and I don't know why so late.

    T.... ....

    because your life's a dream that was built to spill. duh.

    T.... ....

    Better late than never. They're pretty great.

    T.... ....

    TuscaniChrysler because they keep it like a secret.

    T.... ....

    Like discovered them just now ok

    T.... ....

    Same! the singer has a mild Neil Young voice crossed a little with John Lennon . . . .

  20. s.... ....

    Man, when I'm having a shitty day, like today, this is better than any drug.

  21. P.... N....

    This is Built to Spills best song, hands down. It's that type of song you avoid repeat listening to because you don't want to risk ruining it for yourself.

    P.... N....

    +Pheonix Nipples I'm trying! But I want to replay it one more time...

    P.... N....

    usojas1

    P.... N....

    Pheonix Nipples Goin' against your mind isn't bad

    P.... N....

    thats the accurate categorization indeed

  22. u.... ....

    Holy shit that solo just punched me in the brain, it was a good punch though

  23. D.... L....

    Great songwriting here as well!

  24. S.... ....

    OMG!! I fucking love it when I discover great bands like this one by coincidence!! Thank you Youtube, without you my music knowledge will be poor and pathetic

  25. M.... T....

    dems feels

  26. A.... Y....

    No man, that solo with that horn stamp. I can't take it. It's too fantastic.

    A.... Y....

    i love the horn part too

  27. G.... F....

    like these guys

  28. B.... ....

    Such an amazing band.... this song deserves so much more credit.

  29. J.... S....

    efjusikej

  30. T.... W....

    the solo, euphoric 

  31. H.... O....

    Nostalgic

  32. H.... O....

    i miss those days

  33. J.... R....

    This is one of the best songs ever!

  34. G.... A....

    This give me chills

  35. E.... m....

    there's so many feels

  36. Z.... ....

    When music had meaning to it! God I miss those days.

    Z.... ....

    @ZeroGuyPie,  This song was written in 2009 buddy, those days are still these days!  Don't fall victim to the Midnight in Paris effect

    Z.... ....

    @Steven Kurvers Beautiful comment. 
    Spunk's not dead!

    Z.... ....

    @Steven Kurvers that's when it was uploaded

    Z.... ....

    @Aquos1432 album was released October 6th 2009.  Exactly 5 years ago in fact!  

    Z.... ....

    I 100% assure you there are bands out there doing their best with writing songs with "meaning to it" you kind of have to look yourself though, sorry. Good things require effort.

  37. S.... ....

    average song

  38. s.... m....

    this song is genius, the lead guitar hook with the horn stabs is pure love

  39. L.... B....

    My best friend died two weeks ago and he also loved his band. As well as Modest Mouse and Pink Floyd. They're all amazing bands. May your friend rest in peace.
    R.I.P. MH

    L.... B....

    Le Bumbly
    I’m sorry for your loss.
    But I will admit, I freaking *LOVE* Modest Mouse. Them and Built To Spill.
    (My dad loves Built To Spill so much our PS4 gamer tag is called Built2spill505)

  40. D.... ....

    this is so great!

  41. D.... S....

    you sir, are correct. pink floyd is the best

  42. S.... S....

    I respect you opinion, but it is a stupid one : )

  43. B.... S....

    My friend died last night and this was a band he loved. I will miss you. R.I.P.

  44. m.... f....

    It is a dream but some people just need to get high to realize it

  45. e.... ....

    actually, doug said one of his biggest influences is MM.

  46. O.... U....

    I'm pretty sure they're just bff's and rip off each other.

  47. d.... ....

    yeah modest mouse severely ripped-off built to spill!

    d.... ....

    downallyourstreets
    No. Modest Mouse is their own brand of music and one that I very much respect. There’s a tone difference in their music as well. Built To Spill is more soft and slow and sad. While Modest Mouse is more upbeat and funky.

  48. d.... ....

    you can keep yer weed and hippie music:-(...I'll stick with the punk classic Ramones and a 40oz, or Guitar Wolf and a pint of whiskey hahaha!^]

  49. J.... ....

    Indie rock on google-Wikipedia-built to spill-youtube.
    THANK YOU INTERNET.

  50. s.... ....

    is it possible to instrumentals of their music. their singing is a little annoying for me. thanks.

  51. U.... ....

    somehow reminds me of john frusciantes solo work , like it !

  52. J.... B....

    Title reminds me of something Bill Hicks would say.

    J.... B....

    Jake Bos a song to row your boat to

  53. C.... B....

    the flaming lips, star death and white dwarfs....two extremely dope bands similar to this

  54. G.... ....

    I've just been searching for something different because I kill my ears with Modest Mouse... I saw this band recommended somewhere on the internet. :P
    If anyone has any different band or musical artist, please just throw it out there. I wanna listen to more stuff I haven't heard before :)

    G.... ....

    Blind pilots

    G.... ....

    Animal colective

  55. G.... ....

    That's me... minus the joint.
    And I never plan on it :S

  56. H.... W....

    oh awesome!! i wasn't sure which one came first. I'm a huge supported of independent music..i love both bands very much. thank you for that fact!!

  57. J.... S....

    Built to Spill was a big inspiration for Modest Mouse.

  58. M.... M....

    Just amazing...

  59. H.... W....

    this reminds me of modest mouse..but it has this whimsy about it that makes it it's own thing!! i love it!

  60. s.... ....

    Fair enough. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. I actually really like it, but that's just me.

  61. d.... ....

    No. Although i do think technical proficiency is pretty important it's definitely not the only thing. Feel, creativity, tone, etc. are all just as important, it's just that i didn't really feel that solo showed any on that. It's just kind of pedestrian sounding.

  62. s.... ....

    I thought that's what you were implying when you said "it sounds like something a beginner would play"

  63. d.... ....

    Who said it was just about technical proficiency?

  64. s.... ....

    Being a good guitar player is about more than just technical proficiency. Being truly amazing at guitar involves being able to write good guitar parts that benefit the rest of the song. To me, this is the most important aspect, and the reason I dislike domineering guitarists who seek to overshadow the rest of the band.

  65. S.... ....

    LOve this shit. It reminds me of atlantic city

  66. P.... B....

    this is brilliant music

  67. r.... ....

    Do it! I've been a BTS fan for ages, but I came here to see if any wheezy fans came for a listen. They're a big influence for Driftless Pony Club.

  68. A.... ....

    Literally, exactly what I did also.

  69. M.... S....

    I used a site called TuneGlue, which gives you similar bands when you enter other bands. I typed in Modest Mouse and came here, and my god, what a great band.

  70. a.... ....

    So glad my older bro and his friends turned me on to great bands like built to spill, modest mouse etc... when I was young. So many people never even get exposed to great music.

  71. E.... T....

    what a song! i loved

  72. L.... ....

    Great lyrics, great song all around. Warm indie, it gets me.
    This song unclogs my mind. Just closing my eyes and letting it flow through my ears.

  73. t.... ....

    I should be dreamin' right now - it's 3:07 in the morn, got to be at work at 9:30, well some shut-eye is better than none

  74. n.... n....

    great lyrics. :)

  75. l.... ....

    what a fuckin' amazing jam!

  76. T.... S....

    @BarryEssex man that is so beautiful.

  77. A.... B....

    I don't know if any has mentioned it yet but the "la la la la" reminds me soooo much of the Beatles. Maybe that's why I love this song.

  78. T.... W....

    3 people lost to Boise State Football.

  79. C.... S....

    2 dislikes awesome!

  80. j.... e....

    hear some rhodes piano too

  81. j.... e....

    @ hap1meal it is just a horn section and what sounds like a low trebled slide guitar

  82. T.... ....

    This is the reason God created man. In hopes that one day someone would write a song this good.

  83. m.... ....

    lol i love all the comments on music videos that are like, "This song will touch your soul in such an inexplicable manner, the melody possesses your soul and incorperates it into a patchwork of other beings transformed by the galactic imprint this song has, my ego has perrished and i have been reborn" ha, typing while stoned creates intresting ways of saying, i like this song.

  84. b.... ....

    the tremolo arm is used really effectively throughout this song.

  85. S.... ....

    I just fell back in love with this song. =D

  86. j.... ....

    "I don't need all those other chances I won't get." :)

    j.... ....

    me neither

  87. p.... ....

    Finally decided, by decide I mean accept. I don't need all those other chances I won't get.

  88. d.... ....

    life ain't nothin but a dream, realistic as it seems.

    can't get enough of this song/album/built to spill!!

  89. a.... ....

    this is good but somethings lacking from early bts. unfortunately i think theyll never top "theres nothing wrong with love" listen to stab or israels song or distopian dream girl or reasons or in the morning... such a great album their sound was so unique

  90. J.... D....

    Dressing up as a ghost on Halloween actually is creative.

  91. d.... ....

    @DCsixeightsix686 I actually like the song. But calling the solo genius is juts funny!

  92. J.... D....

    @deadenddude If you don't have anything nice decent to say or have anything to appreciate about Built to Spill, please, for the benefit of those who appreciate their music, don't say anything at all. Please? I think we're tired of hearing and dealing with senseless put downs and comments. You should comment only if you have anything to appreciate.

  93. d.... ....

    @stoptheshow95 Why do so many people seem to believe there's some technique/emotion dichotomy? The two are not mutually exclusive. Not to mention, the solo in this song wasn't very good melodically and wasn't very emotive. It's pretty unremarkable all the way around.

  94. s.... ....

    @deadenddude

    I like the occasional "burning up the fretboard" solo myself, but that's not what BTS or this song is all about. The expression "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" describes the band about as well as anything could. The way Doug and company marry all the different(and in most cases, simple) parts together is what makes the music so great, and makes them so much different than anything else out there today. Its about emotion and melody, technical difficulty be damned.

  95. d.... ....

    @BensonJones Genius? LOL!! It sound like something a beginner would play. It's about as creative dressing up as a ghost on Halloween.

  96. s.... ....

    @adiostraitorobama

    Indeed.

    "Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream."

    The lyric is "So I...row on."

    Great song.

    Love the line,
    "Finally decided, and by decide I mean accept
    I don't need all those other chances I won't get."


  97. Z.... G....

    @whitechapel6668 Pretty sure they have it on Playlist.com bro

  98. M.... O....

    this is a good song but I wish they took this album and kept it like a secret...umm like to themselves....

  99. M.... O....

    this is a good song but I wish they took this album and kept it like a secret...umm like to themselves....