New Music Video Release: Perchance to Dream

A modern day Shakespearean tragedy

Elevating the emotive narrative of "Perchance to Dream," the song now takes on a visual dimension with the release of its accompanying music video.

“Perchance to Dream" draws inspiration from Shakespeare's iconic soliloquy in Hamlet, where the protagonist contemplates the mysteries of life and death.

To die, to sleep—
No more—and by a sleep to say we end
The heartache, and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to. ’tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish’d. To die, to sleep—
To sleep—perchance to dream. Ay, there’s the rub!
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause—there’s the respect
That makes calamity of so long life.
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
The oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely,
The pangs of disprized love, the law’s delay,
The insolence of office, and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? Who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death
The undiscover’d country, from whose bourn
No traveler returns, puzzles the will,
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?

The song delves into the notion of an afterlife, with a unique twist that mirrors Hamlet's musings. In this musical interpretation, the "rub" emerges as a pivotal obstacle—an element of the narrative that introduces a compelling counterargument.

Parallel to Hamlet's consideration of dreams in death, the song navigates the complex terrain of vaccine-related tragedies. The grieving parents in the lyrics grapple with the profound loss of their child, reflecting a contemporary dilemma. The term "rub" signifies an obstruction, and in this context, it points to the anguish experienced by those who have lost loved ones due to vaccination.

While Hamlet speculated on the potential nightmares in the afterlife, the song juxtaposes this with the denial and selective perception of the bereaved parents. Their refusal to acknowledge the vaccine's role in their child's demise reflects a desire to preserve a positive narrative, akin to viewing their daughter's passing as a peaceful slumber filled with pleasant dreams.

The poignant question, "Where's the rub?" echoes through the lyrics, mirroring Hamlet's introspection. The parents' reluctance to confront the harsh reality of vaccine-related fatalities creates a poignant tension, emphasizing the delicate balance between acknowledging the truth and seeking solace in comforting illusions.

In this musical exploration, the "rub" becomes a metaphor for the internal struggle faced by those grappling with the consequences of vaccines, symbolizing the delicate dance between acknowledging a potential nightmare and desperately clinging to the dream of a peaceful afterlife for their departed loved ones. The song weaves together timeless themes from literature with contemporary issues, offering a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with the complexities of life, death, and the human psyche.