Dream On
High School Lyrics


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Why haven't we crucified ian mackaye? he should be deified, not hidden
Behind velvet underground lies! but while we're at it I give my
Support to all sorts of good sports, not the lords of 6/4 but the
Kings of timing. we're not down, we know why, because a lot of our
Time is spent wise, like ignoring the canon and getting a handle on
"nothing's unknowable". and nothing can grow until the temperature's
High, and that's now! I said, "guy, it's like '95 never happened..." I
Had a feverish dream, like the cop's sleeping with the serial killer
Scene, like all the clues were hitting me....it's so obvious!

do the fire, fantasy's a screen between drive and desire.

it's ex-miss on the road I resist the reflection. sweater like
Protection from mob perfection. from the inception of the crowd they
Might talk too loud for you to think. they, they killed bob, they
Ruined santana, spreading mediocrity with cable, not antenna. here it
Comes - rock bottom. you say you want matt collins, but I'm not him -
Can't make eye contact when you're talking. could be your intentions
Are rotten, could be I expect more than the wars you fought in. I had
A feverish dream in which there was never a sixties, there was no
Excuse for hippies, there was no excuse for anything.... isn't that
Obvious??

there's no way that a vegan can eat the rich.. "but I worship the
Glitch!" don't be stupid! gang fight with montessori kids and
Homeschooled students resulted in track pantsed wounded. ever wonder
What the glue is that keeps them stuck off my street, out of the 3 AM
Elite? you know what I read, and I believe what I've been convinced;
That if I breed, that's losing. choosing give up? not for this one,
And I'm ADAMANT. I had a feverish dream, everybody could be me, it's




Like a responsibility to lead, the underlying theme is
Obvious...

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of High School's "Dream On" are a nod to a punk legend, Ian MacKaye, the frontman of Minor Threat and Fugazi. The singer believes that MacKaye, who influenced the punk-rock scene with his anti-establishment attitude and DIY ethos, should be celebrated instead of being relegated to obscurity behind the Velvet Underground. He supports other good sports, including the kings of timing, and not necessarily the lords of 6/4. The band is not down; they believe that a lot of their time is spent wisely by ignoring the canon and getting a grip on "nothing's unknowable." The only way anything can grow is if the temperature runs high, and this is the moment.


The song's second verse tackles the mediocrity of the music industry and the fickle attention spans of the crowd. The singer is resistant to the reflection of society, which demands conformity and mob perfection. He thinks that people might be talking too loud for you to think, and the big names killed Bob and ruined Santana, spreading mediocrity with cable instead of antenna. In the last verse, the singer talks about his responsibility to lead, and everyone could be him. He won't give up, and he's adamant about it. The underlying theme is obvious; you have to choose your battles, and it's better to lead than to follow.


Line by Line Meaning

Why haven't we crucified ian mackaye? he should be deified, not hidden
Ian Mackaye deserves to be celebrated, not ignored or hidden away.


Behind velvet underground lies! but while we're at it I give my Support to all sorts of good sports, not the lords of 6/4 but the Kings of timing.
We support innovation and creativity, not just what's easily accepted by the mainstream.


we're not down, we know why, because a lot of our Time is spent wise, like ignoring the canon and getting a handle on 'nothing's unknowable'.
We're not discouraged by challenges because we spend our time seeking knowledge and understanding, even beyond what's already been established.


and nothing can grow until the temperature's High, and that's now!
Progress can't be made until people start pushing boundaries and taking risks.


I said, 'guy, it's like '95 never happened...' I Had a feverish dream, like the cop's sleeping with the serial killer Scene, like all the clues were hitting me....it's so obvious!
It feels like society is ignoring the warning signs of problems, and it's frustratingly obvious to us.


do the fire, fantasy's a screen between drive and desire.
We need to act on our passions instead of just dreaming about them.


it's ex-miss on the road I resist the reflection. sweater like Protection from mob perfection.
We reject conformity and are proud to be different.


from the inception of the crowd they Might talk too loud for you to think. they, they killed bob, they Ruined santana, spreading mediocrity with cable, not antenna.
Mass culture can stifle creativity and homogenize everything.


here it Comes - rock bottom.
Things are reaching a breaking point and we need to confront our problems.


you say you want matt collins, but I'm not him - Can't make eye contact when you're talking. could be your intentions Are rotten, could be I expect more than the wars you fought in.
We demand more from ourselves and others and won't settle for mediocrity or dishonesty.


I had a feverish dream in which there was never a sixties, there was no Excuse for hippies, there was no excuse for anything.... isn't that Obvious??
The status quo isn't working and we need to shake things up and try something new.


there's no way that a vegan can eat the rich.. 'but I worship the Glitch!' don't be stupid!
It's foolish to believe that technology can solve all our problems.


gang fight with montessori kids and Homeschooled students resulted in track pantsed wounded.
Even those who are supposedly non-violent can be aggressive and destructive.


ever wonder What the glue is that keeps them stuck off my street, out of the 3 AM Elite?
The societal factors that reinforce privilege and exclusion can be hard to identify and address.


you know what I read, and I believe what I've been convinced; That if I breed, that's losing.
We reject the idea that the only way to succeed in life is through traditional family structures and values.


choosing give up? not for this one, And I'm ADAMANT.
We refuse to give up on our dreams and goals, and are determined to succeed.


I had a feverish dream, everybody could be me, it's Like a responsibility to lead, the underlying theme is Obvious...
We have a responsibility to lead by example and inspire others to live up to their full potential.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

BiciMusic

Every time that I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
Oh, it went by like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way?

Everybody's got their dues in life to pay, oh, oh, oh
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
Storing facts learned from fools and from sages
You view the earth

Oh, sing with me, this mournful dub
Sing with me, sing for a 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

Oh, 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
I dream on
Dream a little, I'll dream on
Dream on
I dream on
I dream on

Dream a little, I'll dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
I'll dream on
Dream on
Dream on
I dream on



All comments from YouTube:

Rafael Arrazcaeta

This version is much better than the one from Aerosmith, this man voice is breathtaking.

John Rizzio

That is officially the best cover of "Dream On" I have ever heard!!!!!

ractsninjas

Extremely underrated singer. Proof some of the best singers ever don't make it big.

Tony's Music

He plays in front of 20,000 people every month. He's done ok.

William L

I have listened to this many times -100% Awesome.

Aaron Coke

I'm amazed that the crowd were still sitting!!
Best cover ever!!

wasthataneon

saw them perform at a charity event 2 days ago. AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!

Joseph Sciortino

Freakin' Amazing.....Such a great voice!!

Dee DG

Great performance! Amazing talent

Esperanza Gugo

I m brazilian.
Helllpp...what a voice!!!!, wonder, divine, you are real!!!!

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