Dream On
Avila Lyrics
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All these lines on my face
Getting clearer
The past is gone
And it goes by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Half my life is in books
Written pages,
And from sages
You know it's true
All the good things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me just for today, maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me just for today
Maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll 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
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me
Just for today, maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
The lyrics of Avila's βDream Onβ can be interpreted in various ways, but the overall theme is about the passing of time and the importance of following one's dreams. The line βEvery time I look, in the mirror, all these lines on my face, getting clearerβ suggests the aging process and the realization that time is fleeting. The concept of time is further emphasized by the line βThe past is gone, and it goes by, like dusk to dawn.β This line reminds us that life is short and we should make the most of every moment.
The second verse speaks of the knowledge that is gained through life experiences. The lyrics βHalf my life is in books, written pages, lived and learned from fools and from sages, you know it's trueβ implies that we learn not only from the teachings of wise men but also from the mistakes made by foolish men. The following line, βAll the good things come back to you,β suggests that positive actions will eventually be rewarded.
The chorus encourages the listener to sing for the years, for both the good times and bad and to cherish each day, as it may be our last. The repetition of βDream onβ reminds us that our dreams can come true if we have the belief and determination to pursue them.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I look, in the mirror
Whenever I behold myself in the mirror
All these lines on my face
All the wrinkles and scars on my face
Getting clearer
Becoming more vivid and distinct
The past is gone
Whatever happened in the past is over
And it goes by, like dusk to dawn
And it passes away just like the transition from dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Is not that how things happen?
Half my life is in books
A considerable amount of my life is documented in books
Written pages,
Inscribed, immobile papers
Lived and learned from fools
Experienced and gained knowledge from unwise people
And from sages
As well as from intelligent and wise people
You know it's true
You are aware that it is a fact
All the good things come back to you
You will always receive what is due to you
Sing with me, sing for the years
Join me in song, sing for the many years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing for the times of happiness and the moments of sadness
Sing with me just for today, maybe tomorrow
Sing with me only for today, perhaps tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
The kind Lord will take you along
Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh
Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh
Dream on
Continue dreaming
Dream on
Keep dreaming
Dream on
Never stop dreaming
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream until your dreams become a reality
Sing with me, sing for the years
Join me in song, sing for the many years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing for the times of happiness and the moments of sadness
Sing with me just for today
Sing with me only for today
Maybe tomorrow
Perhaps tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
The kind Lord will take you along
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melazbinden
Everytime I look, in the mirror
All these lines on my face
Getting clearer
The past is gone
And it goes by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Half my life is in books
Written pages,
Lived and learned from fools
And from sages
You know it's true
All the good things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me just for today, maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me just for today
Maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll 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
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me
Just for today, maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
@Selbcoast
Thanks for this beautiful cover. OITNB!
@SpioxDread
right!
@melimeli628
This is incredible. How it doesn't have a million views is beyond me.
@gigipavtastic6927
Orange is the new Black. β€οΈ
@colinburnett5754
Haunting, mesmerizing cover ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK!!
@kimberlyjimenez1250
Orange is the new black brought me here just watched 7 seasons in 2 weeks love the show
@melazbinden
Everytime I look, in the mirror
All these lines on my face
Getting clearer
The past is gone
And it goes by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Half my life is in books
Written pages,
Lived and learned from fools
And from sages
You know it's true
All the good things come back to you
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me just for today, maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh, Ohh
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me just for today
Maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll 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
Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter and sing for the tears
Sing with me
Just for today, maybe tomorrow
The good Lord'll take you away
@fionawagner4898
This is so wonderful...I looked really hard for this particular cover.Β
@bobarmyandleylover1061
I took me forever to find it but then after a long time I found it
@jacquelinceballosrosado8897
Orange is the new black <3 i love this song