Dream On

My InterpretationSteven Tyler was 17yrs old when he wrote Dream On. He also had wisdom back in the day. He writes about getting old. And not knowing where it comes from and where it goes, but to just sing with the laughter and the fear. And still after 40yrs it is their signature song.

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General CommentThis is the best Aerosmith song ever. There is such an emotion in Steven's voice that it sends chills down my spine.

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General CommentWell... First of all, I'll say that I heard the Eminem cover before the original song (weird to some) and, I dare say I'm not an Eminem fan (quite on the contrary), but the 'chorus' tune caught me right then. And only now, when listening to a newly downloaded playlist 'Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time', I've heard this so familiar tune and I said to myself "shit! that was not eminem song at all! It's Aerosmith!!!" And again... the song got me so deep... As for me, it's always great when I discover for myself some new song like this (old/modern - whatever!)... I'm eager to listen to it for hours!

As for its meaning, I can say that every song which is worth listening and which meaning is worth discussing so much had been written on the basis of a writer's personal experience... Be that his personal life, his attitude towards something or just his speculations.
Once, a friend of mine said to me: "dude, to write and compose a song in such an emotionally deep manner you must go through such a situation yourself..."
And this is exactly one of those songs...
Of course the author went through a hard time in his life. Otherwise, the song wouldn't have been so great.
Particularly, I think the song is about never abandoning what a person dreams about. Whatever happens dream on. And of course, according to the chorus it is clear - live for the day. Do everything in time. Never postpone for tomorrow what you can do today. Don't be lazy to do what you really want. Because tomorrow may not come. You can lose the right moment... And be sorry for that for all your life. It's better be sorry for what you have done than to be sorry for what you haven't...
I think I made myself clear. Thank you :)
(screaming: DREAM ON!!!)

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General CommentThere are way to many great Aerosmith songs to comment on, but this has to be one of the best and my favorite, so i chose to comment on it. In regards to Aerosmith as a band, the song was written when they were going through a tough time, albums weren't selling, there music wasen't getting heard, so Steven wrote it telling them to "dream on". To me it means, to not live in the past, live your life to the fullest, what goes around comes around. I think the song holds many different meanings for many different people. Oh and Please don't give any credit to Eminem ...Aerosmith is the best band ever!!!

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General Comment"Dream until your dreams come true", I'm not sure if someone actually put up the inspiration behind the song, all I know id Steven Tyler wrote it but I think that quote pretty much sums this up. If you want your dreams to come true you have to follow them until they are a reality.

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General CommentThis song is the true Aerosmith, when they were young and wrote and sung how they felt. This song has really gaven me a lot of hope whenever I've felt down, because you can always Dream On... and nobody can take that away from you.

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General Commenti think this is the one song i could listen to forever and never get tired of it

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General Commentok guys we dont come here to read about how much u love the song, sorry but who cares. we want to know the meaning!

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Song Meaningthe meaning is pretty obvious, It's about how time passes by quickly, before you know it you are few days away from death. still unsatisfied with what you have accomplished.

"And dream until your dream comes true"
this shows that he still didn't do what he really wants.

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General CommentFab song, but you need to listen to the version by Ronnie James Dio. Brilliant

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