Tick Tock
The Vaughan Brothers Lyrics


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One night while sleeping in my bed I had a beautiful dream
That all the people of the world got together on the same wavelength
And began helping one another
Now in this dream, universal love was the theme of the day
Peace and understanding and it happened this way

The sick and the hungry, had smiles on their faces
The tired and the homeless had family all around
Streets and the cities were all beautiful places
And the walls came tumblin' down

People of the world, all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future

Remember, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Remember that, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

I had a vision of blue skies from sea to shining sea
All the trees in the forest stood strong tall again
Everything was clean and pretty and safe for you and me
The worst of enemies became the best of friends

People of the world, all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
Children of the world look forward to a future

Remember, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Remember that, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

Remember that, remember that
Remember that, remember that

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
Children of the world look forward to a future

Remember, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Remember that, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

Remember that, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Remember tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away





Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

Overall Meaning

The Vaughan Brothers’ Tick Tock encourages people to come together and help each other in order to achieve an ideal world where love, peace, and understanding prevail. The song starts with the singer having a dream where people all over the world are on the same wavelength, helping each other and accepting one another. In this ideal world, there’s universal love and everyone is happy, even the sick, the hungry, the homeless, and the tired. Cities and streets are transformed into beautiful places, and the walls that separate people break down.


The second verse of the song adds to the dream, with the singer envisioning blue skies and tall trees, everything clean, pretty, and safe. Even the worst of enemies become the best of friends in this world of universal love. The chorus of the song reminds everyone that time is ticking away and we should work together to achieve the dream before it’s too late.


Overall, the song is an optimistic and hopeful call for people to come together and help each other achieve a better future. Through the dream, the Vaughan Brothers suggest that it’s possible to achieve love, peace, and understanding if we work together and accept one another.


Line by Line Meaning

One night while sleeping in my bed I had a beautiful dream
The singer had a dream where everyone was working together and had universal love for each other.


That all the people of the world got together on the same wavelength
Everyone was on the same page and working together in the dream.


And began helping one another
Everyone worked together and helped each other in the dream.


Now in this dream, universal love was the theme of the day
Love was the main focus in the dream.


Peace and understanding and it happened this way
There was peace and understanding between all people in the dream.


The sick and the hungry, had smiles on their faces
Even those who were once suffering were now happy in the dream.


The tired and the homeless had family all around
Even those who were once alone now had those around them who cared for them in the dream.


Streets and the cities were all beautiful places
The cities and streets were clean and beautiful in the dream.


And the walls came tumblin' down
Barriers between people were broken down in the dream.


People of the world, all had it together
Everyone was working together in the dream.


Had it together for the boys and the girls
Everyone worked together for the benefit of all people.


And the children of the world look forward to a future
Even children in the dream were hopeful for a positive future.


Remember, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time is running out and people need to remember to work together.


Time's tickin' away
Time is running out for people to come together and work for the common good.


I had a vision of blue skies from sea to shining sea
The singer saw a vision of a beautiful world with clear blue skies.


All the trees in the forest stood strong tall again
Nature was restored and strong once again in the dream.


Everything was clean and pretty and safe for you and me
The world was safe, clean, and beautiful in the dream.


The worst of enemies became the best of friends
People who were once enemies now worked together and had a positive relationship in the dream.


Remember that, remember that
People need to remember to work together and make the world a better place.


People of the world all had it together
Everyone was working together and had a positive relationship in the dream.


Children of the world look forward to a future
Even children had hope for a positive future in the dream.


Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time is running out for people to come together and work for the common good.


Time's tickin' away
Time is running out for people to come together and make the world a better place.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nile Rodgers, Jerry Williams, Jimmie Vaughn

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lisawhaley2676

"One night while sleeping in my bed I had a beautiful dream
That all the people of the world got together on the same wavelength
And began helping one another
Now in this dream, universal love was the theme of the day
Peace and understanding and it happened this way"

The sick, the hungry, had smiles on their faces
The tired and the homeless had family all around
The streets and the cities were all beautiful places
And the walls came tumblin' down

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future
Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people, time's tickin' away
Remember that
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people, time's tickin' away

I had a vision of blue skies from sea to shining sea
All the trees in the forest stood strong and tall again
Everything was clean and pretty and safe for you and me
The worst of enemies became the best of friends

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
Children of the world look forward to a future

Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people, time's tickin' away
Remember that
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people, time's tickin' away

Remember that, remember that
Remember that, remember that

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
Children of the world look forward to a future

Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people, time's tickin' away
Remember that
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people, time's tickin' away Jimmie Vaughan -- Guitar, lap steel guitar, Vocals, Organ Stevie Ray Vaughan -- Guitar, Vocals Al Berry -- Bass Larry Aberman -- Drums Doyle Bramhall -- Drums Nile Rodgers -- Guitar, Producer Richard Hilton -- Organ Tawatha Agee -- Vocals Frank Simms -- Vocals George Simms -- Vocals Brenda White-King -- Vocals Curtis King Jr. -- Vocals Preston Hubbard -- Upright bass



@landyachtfan79

This beautiful song is the true embodiment of what I truly hope for our world.


(Spoken)
One night while sleeping in my bed
I had a beautiful dream
That all the people of the world got together
On the same wavelength
And began helping one another
Now, in this dream, universal love was the theme of the day
Peace and understanding and it happened this way


The sick, the hungry, had smiles on their faces
The tired and the homeless had family all around
The streets and the cities were all beautiful places
And the walls came tumblin' down


People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future


Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away


I had a vision of blue skies from sea to shining sea
All the trees in the forest stood strong and tall again
Everything was clean and pretty and safe for you and me
The worst of enemies became the best of friends


People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future


Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away


Remember that, remember that
Remember that, remember that


People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future


Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Remeber that
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away



@smokinjz

One night while sleeping in my bed
I had a beautiful dream
That all the people of the world got together
On the same wavelength
And began helping one another
Now in this dream universal love was the theme of the day
Peace and understanding and it happened this way

The sick, the hungry, had smiles on their faces
The tired and the homeless had family all around
The streets and the cities were all beautiful places
And the walls came tumblin' down

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future

Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

I had a vision of blue skies from sea to shining sea
All the trees in the forest stood strong and tall again
Everything was clean and pretty and safe for you and me
The worst of enemies became the best of friends

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future

Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away

Remember that, remember that
Remember that, remember that

People of the world all had it together
Had it together for the boys and the girls
And the children of the world look forward to a future

Remember
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away
Remeber that
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock people
Time's tickin' away



All comments from YouTube:

@killerqueen6446

This song/video should have millions of views. Great music with an even greater message. God bless you Stevie!.....We miss you!

@michaelhidinger

Agreed. I've done my small part by watching it half a dozen times tonight and sharing it on Facebook. It's such a beautiful song and speaks volumes about our current situation.

@checkerchubbie8867

@@michaelhidinger true spoken as this gem is... guess a diamond in the rough

@bluesharp59

I agree and Its so sad with all the hate in our word now. The news people dont help much ether.

@stevemotry9526

That's right,can't we all just get along❤

@derickfeigum3872

@@michaelhidinger I hate helicopters now they took stevie away from us grrrrr

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@prupucci

SRV, arguably the greatest guitarist of all time. Time is ticking away. We miss you Stevie. Thank you Jimmy.

@nathanlamarche1609

One of the greatest songs EVER from one of the greatest former musicians to EVER play. It is so sad he died so tragically. May the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan always rest in musical peace for ever.

@depaola63

CLASSIC TUNE! Needs to be done again, today!!!!!!! I am now 54 and remember so clearly when I was 27 when this came out and SRV died like 5 weeks later!! SO FUCKING SAD!

@lisavalera798

I only wish that i could have seen at least one concert. That would be something that i would Cherish forever. Stevie you are missed by so many people. God Bless your wonderful soul. Always thinking of you.

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