Dream On
Anastacia Lyrics
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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
I know it's everybody's sin
You 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
All the things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
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 yourself a dream come true
Dream on, dream on, dream on,
And dream until your dream comes true
Dream on (7x)
In Anastacia's song Dream On, the writer expresses her thoughts on the passage of time and the experiences we all have in life, both good and bad. The lyrics start by talking about the physical changes that come with time, reflecting on the lines on her face that are getting clearer every time she looks in the mirror. She acknowledges that the past is gone, and time moves on quickly, from dusk to dawn. The writer also recognizes that everyone has their own struggles and challenges to face, their "dues in life to pay."
Anastacia then goes on to say that nobody knows where life comes from or where it goes. She believes that it's a universal truth that everyone has to go through struggles and losses to appreciate the good things in life. The writer believes that knowledge can be gained from both fools and sages. Anastacia emphasizes that everything we do in life, whether good or bad, will always return to us in some form.
In the chorus of the song, Anastacia calls for people to sing along, acknowledging that life can be tough but we should focus on the good moments and cling onto hope. The title of the song Dream On emphasizes hope and the importance of holding onto our dreams until they come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that I look in the mirror
Whenever I glance at myself in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The lines on my face are becoming more visible
The past is gone
What has happened in the past is done and cannot be changed
It went by like dusk to dawn
Time passed by quickly
Isn't that the way
This is common to everyone
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay
Everyone goes through challenges in life
Yeah, I know nobody knows
I'm aware that no one knows for sure
Where it comes and where it goes
The direction of life is unpredictable
I know it's everybody's sin
It's a normal part of life
You got to lose to know how to win
In order to achieve success, you must also be familiar with failure
Half my life's in books' written pages
My life's story is recorded in books
Live and learn from fools and from sages
It's possible to learn valuable lessons from both foolish and wise people
You know it's true
This statement is factual
All the things come back to you
The things you do will return to you
Sing with me, sing for the years
Join me in singing about the many years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing for both the happy and sad moments
Sing with me, if it's just for today
If only for today, sing along with me
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Perhaps tomorrow, you will be taken away by God
Dream on, dream on, dream on,
Continue dreaming
Dream yourself a dream come true
Make your dreams a reality
And dream until your dream comes true
Never stop dreaming
Dream on (7x)
Keep dreaming
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emily Oliveira
Every time when I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
And 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
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 a year
Sing for the laughter, and sing 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 it 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, 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 it with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
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HannahJaneTee
One of my all time favourite songs, not many people can really sing with the power and beauty of Steven Tyler, but Anastacia does a very nice job here :)
tuga2112
The first Time i heard "Dream On" was a cover by Ronnie James Dio w/ malmsteen on guitar solo, I then heard Steven Tyler version, I personally prefer Dio's cover to the original, there may be because its the first time i heard it, or maybe because i generally prefer heavier rock than Aerosmith does, but i suggest having a look for it :)
Polina Pedersen
I am a singer. I can sing anything from Luke Bryan to RJD. It does not come fast. Year of practice and correct vocal technique but worth it.
gilbert910516
Her voice suits this song perfectly.
Liam Charley
She always blew me away, best voice ever to grace pop music!!
Divea
I don't know why people dislike this. For me her voice is perfect for this song :) (Usually I don't like this kind of voices, but here it just fits damn good)
Melissa Checchio
Divea .. I personally prefer Kelly Sweet's version yet respect that everyone has their own tastes. 🤗
Simone Stè
But where do you see that the people aint like it? Talk just to talk...
Juanita
That's why I love singing some of her songs 😂
Andrew Farrington
What an amazing version!!!! God, goosebumps... Any true fan of Anastacia is not even questioning her ability.