Every time that I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
It went by like dusk to dawn
Isn’t that the way?
Everybody’s got their dues in life to pay, yeah
I know nobody knows
Where it comes and where it goes
I know it’s everybody’s sin
You got to lose to know how to win
Half my life’s in books’ written pages
Lived and learned from fools and from sages
You know it’s true
All the things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear
Sing with me, if it’s just for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear
Sing with me, it’s just for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream on, dream on
Dream on, dream on
Dream on, dream on
Dream on
Ah!
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear
Sing with me, if it’s just for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tear
Sing with me, it’s just for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Reflections on Time and Growth
“Dream On” by Aerosmith is a timeless anthem that explores the passage of time and the wisdom gained from life’s experiences. The lyrics reflect on the inevitable aging process, as seen in the lines about seeing lines on one’s face and the fleeting nature of the past. The song acknowledges that everyone faces hardships and must pay their dues, suggesting that struggle is a universal part of the human journey.
The Power of Perseverance and Hope
Throughout the track, Steven Tyler’s lyrics encourage listeners to persist through adversity. The recurring refrain, “Dream on, dream until your dreams come true,” serves as an uplifting message about holding on to hope and continuing to strive for one’s goals, no matter the obstacles. The invitation to “sing with me” unites listeners in shared joy and sorrow, emphasizing living in the present moment while keeping faith in the future.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Steven Tyler
Release Year: 1973
Label: Columbia Records