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Dream Time Lyrics by ​The Jam

Sound Affects (deluxe edition)

1980

Streets I ran - this whole town -
Backstreets and all - I wanted to leave there
But no matter how fast I ran, my feet were glued, I just couldn't move
There
I saw the hate and lots of people
I heard my name called above the noise
I tried to speak but my tongue was tied
Bumped into emptiness and started to cry - oh no

I saw the lights and the pretty girls
And I thought to myself what a pretty world
But there's something else here that puts me off
And I'm so scared dear, my love comes in frozen packs
Bought in a supermarket

Streets I ran, through wind and rain
Around this place amongst streaming sunshine
Scared I was, sweating now
Feeling of doom, my bowels turned to water

I felt hot breath whisper in my ear
I looked for somewhere to hide but everywhere's closed
I shut my eyes pretend not to be here
This feeling's much to real to ever disappear - oh no

I saw the lights and the pretty girls
And I thought to myself what a pretty world

But there's something else here that puts me off
And I'm so scared dear, their hate comes in frozen packs
Bought in a supermarket

Boy, it's a tough tough world
But you've got to be tough with it

And I'm so scared dear -
My love comes in frozen packs
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About “Dream Time” by ​The Jam

Read the complete lyrics to "Dream Time" by ​The Jam from the album "Sound Affects (deluxe edition)" in 1980. 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 Pop.

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"Dream Time" is credited to ​The Jam. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dream Time" appears on "Sound Affects (deluxe edition)" in 1980.

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