Lil Nas X, ft. Miley Cyrus 'Am I Dreaming' lyrics meaning explained

17 September 2021, 13:33

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Here's the meaning behind the lyrics of Lil Nas X's hit song 'Am I Dreaming'.

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Here's a look at the lyrics to 'Am I Dreaming', featuring Miley Cyrus.

Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, like I'm your favourite song - Lil Nas X asks to be remembered in the same way people remember songs that they love.

Tears running dry, shattеred inside, but I still gotta smile - Miley refers to the fact that although she may seem happy to other people, her feelings do not match this.

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Glitter comes off, battered and blue, but I gotta go on - Here, the singer says that when colourful costumes come off her true appearance is revealed.
As I'm singing, I rewrite my story - Miley is rewriting her story with her music.

Miley joins Lil Nas X on this track
Miley joins Lil Nas X on this track. Picture: Getty
  1. Here are the full lyrics to Lil Nas X - 'AM I DREAMING':

    [Verse 1: Lil Nas X]
    Every song, every dream filled with hell from beyond
    As I'm sinking, I relive the story
    Every try, every breakthrough, and every cry
    As I'm sinking, I relive the story

    [Chorus: Lil Nas X]
    Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, and everything I've done
    Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, like I'm your favorite song
    I'm fadin', replayin'
    These thoughts I thought while sinking down
    Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, and evеrything I've done

    [Verse 2: Miley Cyrus]
    Tears running dry, shattеred inside, but I still gotta smile
    As I'm sinking, I relive the story
    Glitter comes off, battered and blue, but I gotta go on
    As I'm singing, I rewrite my story

    [Chorus: Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, & Both]
    Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, and everything I've done
    Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, like I'm your favorite song
    I'm fadin' (Fadin'), replayin' (Mmm)
    These thoughts I thought while sinking down
    Oh-oh-oh, never forget me, and everything I've done

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