Ich hab' geträumt von dir

The speaker is in love with someone but keeps hiding his feelings. He tries to act cool and strong, as if emotions were weakness, yet he repeatedly misses the chance to speak when the other person leaves. The recurring dream intensifies his longing, but waking brings back his fear of rejection. His feelings are clear; his confidence is not.

Several images show how unsettled he is. His “stomach rebels,” suggesting nervousness so strong that he feels it physically. He says he is flying too high and too close to the light, which may suggest he is carried away by romantic hope and risks getting hurt. A “landing strip” that is nowhere in sight implies he cannot find a safe or practical way back to reality. The phrase about letting his chance “slip through his fingers” means he repeatedly fails to act when an opportunity appears.

The dream offers a hopeful ending: the person smiles and invites him to go together. But this is only what he dreams, not evidence of what the other person truly feels. The lyrics therefore balance romantic fantasy with uncertainty. He imagines that they could be a perfect couple, while also recognizing that the other person might not welcome his confession.