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Dream Operator Lyrics by Talking Heads

True Stories

1986

[Verse 1]
When you were little
You dreamed you were big
You must have been something
A real tiny kid
You wish you were me
I wish I was you
Don't you wake up
This dream will come true

[Chorus]
And every dream has a name
And names tell your story
This song is your dream
You're the dream operator

[Verse 2]
Bigger than life
You know it's all me
My face is a book
But it's not what it seems
Three angels above
The whole human race
Dream us to life
They dream me a face

[Chorus]
And every dream tells it all
And this is your story
You dreamed me a heart
You're the dream operator

[Bridge]
Shake-it-up dream
Hi-di-ho dream
Fix-it-up dream
Look at me dream
I've been waiting so long
Now I am your dream

[Verse 3]
Hard to forget
It's hard to go on
When you fall asleep
You're out on your own
Let go of your life
Grab on to my hand
Here in the clouds
And we'll understand

[Chorus]
And you dreamed it all
And this is your story
Do you know who you are?
You're the dream operator
Ooh, and you dreamed it all
And this is your story
Do you know who you are?
You're the dream operator

About “Dream Operator” by Talking Heads

Read the complete lyrics to "Dream Operator" by Talking Heads from the album "True Stories" in 1986. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Soundtrack.

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"Dream Operator" is credited to Talking Heads. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dream Operator" appears on "True Stories" in 1986.

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