The title is the post is the key line to a song called "Little Maggots" by The Matches. There's a link to them performing it live, which of course ruins any sound quality whatsoever, but the point is there nonetheless.
It's funny to me how such a positive message, coupled with sharp vocals, questionable dialect and a fast paced punk rhythm, can sound almost sinister. It's essentially saying "May your dreams never die" - positive, optimistic, wistful even - but this rendition comes off sounding almost threatening. It reminds me of a culture, exactly which one escapes me, that uses "May You Lead an Interesting Life" as a condemnation.
Upon googling, it appears that I was thinking of the Chinese, and the exact quote is "May you Live in Interesting Times."
The point is, it really all comes down to presentation. No matter what you try to say, inflection will always surpass intention.
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