Aerosmith - Dream On
Aerosmith's iconic power ballad "Dream On" holds a significant place in rock history, having been a cornerstone of the band's career. The song was primarily written by lead singer Steven Tyler, who began composing its melody on a piano as early as his teenage years. The initial musical ideas were inspired by classical composers, and Tyler continued to develop the song while living in a house in Foxboro, Massachusetts, before Aerosmith's formation. The lyrics, which reflect themes of perseverance and dreaming despite life's challenges, were completed when Tyler was around 17 or 18 years old.
"Dream On" was featured on Aerosmith's self-titled debut album, released in 1973. It was initially released as a single in the same year, but its initial chart performance was modest. However, the song gained significant traction and popularity upon its re-release in 1976, eventually peaking within the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. This resurgence helped solidify Aerosmith's status as a major rock act. The song is particularly noted for Tyler's powerful vocal performance, which showcases his impressive range, culminating in a soaring climax. Over the decades, "Dream On" has remained one of Aerosmith's most recognizable and beloved songs, frequently appearing on lists of greatest rock songs and being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Its enduring appeal is a testament to its timeless melody and universal message.
Aerosmith - Dream On Lyrics
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 the 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've got to lose to know how to win
Half my life's in books' written pages
Live and learn from fools and from sages
You know it's true, oh
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
Yeah, 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
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until the dream come true
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until your dream come true
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream on, oh
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, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away