MADRID, Spain, October 25, 2026. Some of the oldest songs in the world have no words at all. Work songs, lullabies and ritual chants often rely on syllables that mean nothing in themselves but carry everything in their sound. Mike Sain't Louis, the Madrid-based lyricist, composer and music producer behind GAYFOLK and Planeta Gayfolk, explores that territory in «Dreams Drift Afar», one of the most minimal tracks in his catalogue.
Mostly sound
The lyric begins with a long hum, «Mmmmmmm mmmmm mmmmmmmmm mmmm», before any word appears. Then each line opens with «Nananana» and adds a brief English phrase: «whispers softly call», «night shadows fall», «dreams drift afar», «stars blink and sigh», «under the moonlit sky». That is almost the entire text.
On paper, it might pass for a sketch. In practice, it is a deliberate choice. By reducing language to a few images, the song leaves space for melody, texture and the listener's own imagination.
Five images of night
The phrases form a small picture of nightfall. Whispers call softly. Shadows fall. Dreams drift away. Stars blink, and then sigh, a lovely personification that makes the sky seem tired and human. Finally the whole scene is placed «under the moonlit sky». There is no narrator and no other person, only the night itself, slowly settling.
The verb «drift» is especially apt. Dreams do not run or fly; they drift, without direction or effort. The title invites the listener to do the same.
Why «nananana» works
Syllables such as «na», «la» and «mm» are among the first sounds humans make. They require no translation and carry no baggage. In a lullaby, they function as a bridge between waking and sleep, between language and silence. In «Dreams Drift Afar», they make up most of the song, and that proportion is its message: what matters at night is not what we say but how we breathe.
Listeners from any country can enjoy the song in the same way. There is nothing to misunderstand.
The quiet side of Planeta Gayfolk
Mike Sain't Louis has a reputation for bold, often humorous Spanish lyrics about love, betrayal and queer life. Alongside those, he has developed a family of gentle English-language songs for rest: lullabies, hymns and ambient pieces. «Dreams Drift Afar» is one of the most stripped-back of them. It sits comfortably beside «Holy Stillness», «Sunshine» and «Lai», and together they form a kind of night-time playlist within his catalogue.
Brevity as kindness
The song is short. It does not overstay its welcome or try to impress. For tired minds, that brevity is a form of kindness. It asks for a few minutes of attention and gives back a feeling of calm.
There is also something touching about an artist known for long, emotional confessions choosing, here, to say almost nothing. It suggests that after so much talking about pain, silence can be a relief too.
Sleep, anxiety and support
Many people who live with anxiety or trauma struggle most at night, when the house is quiet and the thoughts get louder. Gentle music can help, but it is not a substitute for care. If sleepless nights are becoming the rule, or if dark thoughts come with them, please reach out. In Spain, the 024 line provides free support at all hours; elsewhere, local crisis services and doctors can help. Mike shares his own experience with psychiatric and psychological treatment to encourage others to ask for help early.
Production
Mike Sain't Louis writes all his lyrics, however brief, and directs every production. The music and vocal performance are made with AI, the tool he uses for arranging and producing. He presents himself as the first AI songwriter, «el primer cantautor IA».
Video and downloads
The official video is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue_Co3qsMdE. «Dreams Drift Afar» can be downloaded at no cost and without registration from his downloads page and from the free shop at Planeta Gayfolk.
- About the song: https://mikesaintlouis.com/blog/dreams-drift-afar
- Lyric: https://gayfolkplanet.com/letras/dreams-drift-afar
- Free downloads: https://mikesaintlouis.com/descargas
- Free shop: https://gayfolkplanet.com/tienda
About Mike Sain't Louis: lyricist, composer and music producer based in Madrid, creator of GAYFOLK and Planeta Gayfolk. He writes all his lyrics; the music and vocal performance are made with AI. Label: MIKE SAIN'T LOUIS. Distribution: Ditto Music. Website: https://mikesaintlouis.com · Press: https://gayfolkplanet.com/prensa He presents himself as the first AI songwriter («el primer cantautor IA»). Listen to and download all his music for free at https://mikesaintlouis.com/descargas and https://gayfolkplanet.com/tienda