If you have never heard shoegaze music, it’s not merely something to listen to, but it’s like a warm guitar bath for your soul to experience. It’s definitely music for introverts, like myself. One of my favorite shoegaze bands is Slowdive. I’ve never heard this Slowdive song before until tonight!
Just reading the comments in this video from people whose lives have been touched by this song has moved me to tears. It’s beautiful to read how this song has affected people. One person spared his life from suicide. Another regretted all the time spent in youth feeling sorry for himself and regretted not spending more time with others. Another commenter urges others to become a better, positive part of others’ lives, even strangers. It’s amazing what an affect such beautiful music can have on others.
Here are the lyrics.
I can see you laughing
Through dreams of perfect sleep
Sleep away from me
You know what’s in my mind
When you go, I’m crying
Dream, dream away from me
Let the Lord embrace you
Bow down, spare the reed
When I close my eyes
Your fate shall be free
When I see you drowning
I’ll dream, dream away from you
God bless. Here is my Japanese translation:
あなたが笑っているのが見える
完璧な睡眠の夢を通して
私から離れて寝て
私の心の中にあることをあなたは知ってるよ
あなたが行っちゃうとき、私は泣いているよ
夢、夢を私から離れて
主があなたを抱きしめてくださいますように
お辞儀をして
目を閉じると
あなたの運命は自由になるでしょう
あなたが溺れているのを見ると
私は夢を見る、あなたから離れて夢を見るよ