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The song “Dreaming” by OMD has the sad distinction of being the last single by the group’s original members before they split up, as rock bands often do.

Also typically, OMD reunited and is touring again today.

Although the song was a hit and popular with music critics, co-writer Andy McCluskey said he never liked the lyrics, and he wishes the song had never been released. Go figure.

The subject of “Dreaming” is simple enough: some poor guy lamenting unrequited love.

Dreaming

By Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark, 1988
Written by Paul Humphreys and Andy McCluskey

If you were born in heaven girl, I’d understand so well.
But ever since I’ve met you, child, you’ve made my life such hell.
With every day that passes, I fall nearer to the ground.
It seems that I’ve been looking for something that won’t be found.

I was only dreaming.
I was only trying to catch your eye.
I was only wishing you would notice me.
Instead, you said goodbye.

Could this be the new answer, then, to all the dreams we’ve made.
Could there be some solution, please, to rid me of this grace.
But every single second that you held me in your arms,
You build me up, you raise me up, you kill me with your charms.

I was only dreaming.
I was only trying to catch your eye.
I was only wishing you would notice me.
Instead, you said goodbye.

Would you stay with me tonight?
Won’t you make these feelings last?
Can we start this all again?
Would that be just to much to ask?

I was only dreaming.
I was only trying to catch your eye.
I was only wishing you would notice me.
Instead, you said goodbye.

I was only dreaming.
I was only trying to catch your eye.
I was only wishing you would notice me.
Instead, you said goodbye.

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