vinny,

Reading over the words again, I was reminded of the shiny dreams referred to
in the lyrics.  Many people, especially those using Heroin, believe that was
a direct reference to a heroin dream.  Opium was so well enjoyed, and still
is for that mater, throughout Asia because of the dreaming state the mind
goes into when you are high for several hours.  Heroin has similar effects.
Just ask any Heroin junky what a heroin dream is.  They know.  For that
matter, ask people who are addicted to OxyContin.

Phil.