Dream On
Glee Cast Feat. Neil Patrick H Lyrics
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All these lines on my face gettin' 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?
Bryan: Yeah, I know nobody knows
I know everybody's sin
You got to lose to know how to win
Half my life's in books' written pages
Lived and learned from fools and from sages
You know it's true
All the things come back to you
Will: Sing with me, sing for the year
Bryan: Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Will: Sing with me, if it's just for today
Bryan: Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Will: Take you away...
Both: Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year
Bryan: Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Will: Sing with me, if it's just for today
Both: Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away...
Will: Yeah, dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until the dream comes true
Bryan: Dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream until your dreams come through
Both: Yeah, dream on, dream on, dream on, dream on
Dream on, dream on, dream on, ohhh...
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, 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, sing for the tear
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
He'll take you away...!
The song Dream On by Glee Cast ft. Neil Patrick Harris speaks about living life to the fullest and chasing after one’s dreams, no matter what age. The opening lines in the song, “Every time that I look in the mirror, all these lines on my face gettin’ clearer,” seems to signify the passing of time and how one’s reflection changes as they age. The idea of time passing by is continued in the next line, “The past is gone, it went by like dusk to dawn,” which emphasizes the fleeting nature of time.
The chorus of the song, “Sing with me, sing for the year, sing for the laughter, sing for the tear” encourages the listener to sing and embrace the present moment. Following this, the song’s bridge implores the listener to dream on until their dreams become a reality. This is reinforced in the ending chorus, “Dream on, dream on, dream on, dream until the dream comes true.” In essence, the song encourages people to live their lives fully, chase their dreams, and never give up on them, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that I look in the mirror
Reflecting on myself every time I see my own reflection
All these lines on my face gettin' clearer
As I age, the lines and wrinkles on my face become more pronounced
The past is gone
The previous moments of my life are no longer present and cannot be changed
It went by like dusk to dawn
Time passes quickly, just like how a sunset turns into a sunrise
Isn't that the way
This is a common and expected pattern in life
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay?
Everyone must face challenges in life and pay for their actions
Yeah, I know nobody knows
I understand that nobody truly knows everything
Where it comes and where it goes
Uncertainty surrounds the path of life
I know everybody's sin
I am aware that everyone has made mistakes
You got to lose to know how to win
Experiencing failure is necessary to learn and achieve success
Half my life's in books' written pages
A large portion of my life has been spent reading and gaining knowledge
Lived and learned from fools and from sages
I have gained valuable life lessons from not only wise individuals, but also foolish ones
You know it's true
This is a fact that cannot be denied
All the things come back to you
The consequences of your actions will eventually catch up to you
Sing with me, sing for the year
Join me in singing for the sake of the upcoming year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing for both joyful and sorrowful moments in life
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Sing along with me, even if it's only for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
Tomorrows are uncertain and one may unexpectedly pass away
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Continue to have hopes and aspirations
Dream until the dream comes true
Persist in your dreams until they are fulfilled
Dream on, dream on, dream on
Hope and dream persistently
Dream until your dreams come through
Never give up on your dreams until they become a reality
Sing with me, sing for the year
Join me in singing for the upcoming year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing for both joyful and sorrowful moments in life
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Sing along with me, even if it's only for today
Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away
One's life may end unexpectedly
He'll take you away...!
Heaven may be the destination after death
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@louisguico5327
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
@kakakoa
that's what duels should look like on the voice .
@coccicachou
Battle Round
@StevenL00
and then people are gonna say it's scripted as shit lol
@uncertainsubscriber4815
@@johnjhon3683 nice!
@karlijn9695
Yesss pleaseee
@joseescobar2076
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@heyitsella2944
The fact that Ryan Murphy got Neil Patrick Harris for one episode, and had him and Matthew Morrison sing this is amazing and will forever be amazing.
@alexolds9840
Ikr.
@abinsaji6481
Forever be legen...wait for it......daryyy
@youdontmatter2me
❤ NPH!!!!!! What can he not do & make it awesome? ❤