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| "In My Dreams" | ||||
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| Single byWig Wam | ||||
| from the albumHard to Be a Rock'n Roller | ||||
| A-side | "In My Dreams" | |||
| B-side | "Out of Time" and "Crazy Things" | |||
| Released | 25 October 2004 | |||
| Genre | Glam metal,hard rock | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Voice of Wonder | |||
| Songwriter | Trond Holter | |||
| Wig Wam singles chronology | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 2005 entry | ||||
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| Language | English | |||
| Composer | Trond Holter | |||
| Lyricist | Trond Holter | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | 6th | |||
| Semi-final points | 164 | |||
| Final result | 9th | |||
| Final points | 125 | |||
| Entry chronology | ||||
| ◄ "High" (2004) | ||||
| "Alvedansen" (2006) ► | ||||
"In My Dreams" was theNorwegian entry in theEurovision Song Contest 2005, performed in English byWig Wam.
The song is aglam metal number, in keeping with the band's view that "rock'n'roll is the newschlager". Lead singer wonders whether his relationship is "real or just a fantasy", and tells his lover that he is "scared of waking up and you'll be gone / face the truth and I'll be all alone", a fear that he puts to rest by suggesting that they should "get into the groove" and live for the moment.
The performance was as flamboyant as the music suggested, with the band dressed variously in greyspandex or wearing a military hat among other things. Paying tribute to theOrange Revolution which had taken place in host countryUkraine the year before, Glam attached an orange banner to his microphone stand.
As Norway had not finished theEurovision Song Contest 2004 in the top ten, the song was performed in the semi-final. Here, it was performed thirteenth, followingEstonia'sSuntribe with "Let's Get Loud" and precedingRomania'sLuminița Anghel &Sistem with "Let Me Try". At the close of voting, it had received 164 points, placing 6th in the 25-strong semi-final and qualifying for the final.
In the final, it was performed fifth, following the Romanian entry and precedingTurkey'sGülseren with "Rimi Rimi Ley". At the close of voting, it had received 125 points, placing 9th in a field of 24, guaranteeing Norway a place in the final at the next Contest.
Following its success, "In My Dreams" became a favourite among contest fans. At theCongratulations special in late 2005, the duoBobbysocks! made reference to the fact that it had broken with the joking tradition that Norway won in years ending with a 5. The duo sang part of the chorus, and the audience responded in kind.
The song was succeeded as Norwegian representative at the2006 contest byChristine Guldbrandsen with "Alvedansen".
"In My Dreams" was also released as the band's third single and second single for their second studio albumHard to Be a Rock'n Roller, which was reissued after winning Melodi Grand Prix. The CD single features the single titletrack and "Out of Time" (Scandinavia) and "Crazy Things" (Europe), additional album tracks.
Scandinavian release
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In My Dreams" | |
| 2. | "Out of Time" |
European release
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In My Dreams" | |
| 2. | "Crazy Things" |
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| Norway (VG-lista)[1] | 1 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[2] | 26 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Norway (IFPI Norway)[3] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
