Don T Dream It's Over Neil Finn Analysis

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In 1986, Neil Finn wrote “Don’t Dream It’s Over” which was performed by Australian band, Crowded House. Crowded House was formed in 1985 in Melbourne, Australia The song delves into the adversities one comes to face in an intimate relationship and the struggle to overcome them. The speaker of the song is Neil Finn, song writer and leader singer of the band. In this ballad, Finn is speaking directly to his significant other in an almost persuasive manner, in an attempt to keep her in the relationship. Based on the emotions expressed throughout the song, Finn seems to care about her deeply even though issues continue to arise inside and out of the relationship. Only one major external conflict presents itself in this song with no specificity