Make It
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Got something here I want you all to know
When life and people bring on primal screams
You got to think of what it's gonna take to make your dreams
Make it
Don't break it
I said make it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
You know that history repeats itself
What you just done, so has somebody else
You know you do, you gotta think the past
You got to think of what it's gonna take to make it last
Make it
Don't break it
Said make it
Don't break it
Bad weather, pull yourself together
Don't be catchin' the blues
Bad weather, pull yourself together
What have you got to lose
You're only paying your dues
Ya, dues is the price that you got to pay
And if you don't, it gets anyway
Although you know what you've been going through
You're on the brink. So think what it takes to, make it
Don't break it
I said make it
Don't break it, if you do
Bad weather, pull yourself together
Don't be catchin' the blues
Bad weather, pull yourself together
What have you got to lose?
The song "Make It" by Aerosmith is a motivational track that encourages listeners to persevere and overcome obstacles in order to achieve their dreams. The opening lines of the song welcome the audience to a show, indicating that this is a message meant to inspire and uplift. The first verse describes how life and people can cause "primal screams," meaning intense emotional distress. The solution to this is to think about what it takes to make your dreams come true and actively work towards achieving them.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of making it, rather than breaking it. In this context, "it" refers to one's goals and aspirations. The line "If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you" further emphasizes that failure and giving up can lead to a feeling of overwhelming sadness and defeat. The second verse points out that history repeats itself and that others have faced similar challenges before. By thinking about the past and what has worked for others, one can increase their chances of success.
The bridge of the song acknowledges that bad weather (metaphorically representing difficult times) may come, but it's important to pull yourself together and not give in to feelings of hopelessness. The line "you're only paying your dues" suggests that these tough times are simply a price to pay for ultimately achieving your goals. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Good evening people, welcome to the show
The band is welcoming their listeners to the start of their performance.
Got something here I want you all to know
The band has a message that they wish to share with their audience.
When life and people bring on primal screams
When life gets tough and people frustrate you to the point where you want to scream out in agony.
You got to think of what it's gonna take to make your dreams
It is important to consider the steps that will help you achieve your aspirations.
Make it
Succeed in making your dreams come true.
Don't break it
Do not let any obstacle stop you from achieving your goals.
I said make it
Reiterating that it's important to succeed.
Don't break it, if you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
If you do not succeed in achieving your dreams, it may feel like everything is falling apart.
You know that history repeats itself
Patterns seen in history often repeat themselves.
What you just done, so has somebody else
Someone else has experienced what you have gone through.
You know you do, you gotta think the past
It is essential to reflect on past experiences.
You got to think of what it's gonna take to make it last
To make things successful, you need to consider what steps you can take to make them long-lasting.
Bad weather, pull yourself together
Adverse circumstances are temporary and one can overcome them with a determined mindset.
Don't be catchin' the blues
Do not get caught up in a state of sadness.
What have you got to lose?
In adversity, one may feel like they have nothing to lose, which can make taking calculated risks easier.
Ya, dues is the price that you got to pay
To achieve success, one must be willing to put in effort and face hardships.
And if you don't, it gets anyway
If one does not put in the work to succeed, life will still move on regardless.
Although you know what you've been going through
Although you have been through difficulties, you can still bounce back and succeed.
You're on the brink. So think what it takes to, make it
You are at a crucial point where success or failure could go either way; hence, it's important to focus on making it happen.
Bad weather, pull yourself together
Again emphasizing the significance of overcoming challenges.
What have you got to lose?
Same attribute as seen earlier
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Written by: Steven Tyler
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aket lefleur
[Verse 1]
Good evening people, welcome to the show
Got something here I want you all to know
When life and people bring on primal screams
You got to think of
What it's going to take to make your dreams
[Chorus]
Make It
Don't break it
I said make It
Don't break it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
[Verse 2]
You know that history repeats itself
What you just done, so has somebody else
You know you do, you've got to think up fast
You've got to figure what it's going to take to make it last
[Chorus]
Make It
Don't break it
I said make It
Don't break it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
[Bridge]
Better weather, pull yourself together
Don't be catching the blues
Better weather, pull yourself together
What have you got to lose
You're only paying your dues
[Verse 3]
Dues is the price that you gotta pay
And if you don't they'll get you anyway
Although you know what you've been going through
You're on the brink so think what it takes to...
[Chorus]
Make It
Don't break it
I said make It
Don't break it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
[Outro]
Better weather, pull yourself together
Don't be catching the blues
Better weather, pull yourself together
What have you got to lose
The Dude
Such a high energy kick-ass song. Really kicks off the album well. Thanks guys for all the years...👍
Michael Bruns
Nice words, so true.
David Hefner
Damn skippy!
aket lefleur
[Verse 1]
Good evening people, welcome to the show
Got something here I want you all to know
When life and people bring on primal screams
You got to think of
What it's going to take to make your dreams
[Chorus]
Make It
Don't break it
I said make It
Don't break it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
[Verse 2]
You know that history repeats itself
What you just done, so has somebody else
You know you do, you've got to think up fast
You've got to figure what it's going to take to make it last
[Chorus]
Make It
Don't break it
I said make It
Don't break it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
[Bridge]
Better weather, pull yourself together
Don't be catching the blues
Better weather, pull yourself together
What have you got to lose
You're only paying your dues
[Verse 3]
Dues is the price that you gotta pay
And if you don't they'll get you anyway
Although you know what you've been going through
You're on the brink so think what it takes to...
[Chorus]
Make It
Don't break it
I said make It
Don't break it
If you do then you feel like the world's coming down on you
[Outro]
Better weather, pull yourself together
Don't be catching the blues
Better weather, pull yourself together
What have you got to lose
Beastieboy92
My fave aerosmith song! 🎸
Michael Bruns
Top ten anyways, cuz they got so many awesome songs from their first few rock albums, like spaced, kings and queens, lightning strikes, lord of the thighs, seasons of wither, last child, no more no more, toys in the attic, walk this way, dream on...
Alfonso De Taboada
This song and the entire album rock as hell
steve allen
Couldn't have said it better myself
Allan Raymond
@Thomas DaSilva 'Aerosmith' self titled
Thomas DaSilva
Album name?