Sweet Dreams (are Made Of This) Apr 2026

: Annie Lennox has described the lyrics as an expression of feeling "hopeless and nihilistic," reflecting a "weird mantra" about the human struggle to find fulfillment in a bleak world.

The track was born in a small home studio in London following the breakup of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart's previous band, The Tourists , and the end of their own romantic relationship. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

: The imagery—including a cow in a boardroom—was meant to be "otherworldly" and bizarre, reinforcing the song’s themes of searching and social commentary. Cultural Legacy Eurythmics: how we made Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) : Annie Lennox has described the lyrics as