Discover the story of the song > Dreaming with a Broken Heart – John Mayer

The lyrics are about a man who is heartbroken and dreaming about his partner who has left him. When he wakes up, it's hard for him to accept that she's gone. He wonders if she's really there with him, but she's not. He struggles with the idea of giving up on their relationship and wonders if she will come back, but ultimately he has to say goodbye. He questions if he should hold onto hope by keeping roses in his hand while he sleeps, but he knows she won't come back.