The need for communication. Dreaming that you’re leaving a phone message can mean: There’s something you need or want to say to a particular person, but you can’t “get through to them” You’re feeling someone you want to talk to is unavailable, uncommunicative, or unattainable You’re feeling cut off from others, or someone in particular You feel like you need help or support but can’t find it Receiving a phone message can mean you want or expect to hear from someone.