D.R.E.A.M. – English Lyrics

• By: JoJo Siwa

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of JoJo Siwa's "D.R.E.A.M." and unlock a fun way to engage with English! This empowering pop anthem, with its clear and repetitive lyrics, offers an excellent opportunity to learn positive vocabulary related to ambition, self-belief, and friendship. What makes this song special is its infectious energy and uplifting message, encouraging you to 'live it, love it, breathe it,' making language learning an exciting and motivating journey.

[English]

Every day is different, but my dream is still the same

Every day, I wake up saying, "Let's go win the game"

Something's gotta happen here, but I don't know what it is

Something's gotta happen, and I think it's really big 'cause

All I ever wanted was to see the world

High up in the sky, hop on a plane like

All the stars that I would always see on TV

I believe that I would be like them

See my face on the screen, see my name in the light

Gotta focus on your passion if you want to get it right

Gotta work real hard to have the light

Ever since I was little, I would (D-R-E-A-M)

You can do it if you see it, if you see it, you can be it

You believe it, you achieve it, you just (D-R-E-A-M)

If you live it, love it, breathe it, then you really, really need it

You believe it, you achieve it, you just (D-R-E-A-M)

Oh-ooh-oh-oh, whoa-whoa (D-R-E-A-M)

Oh-ooh-oh-oh, whoa-whoa (D-R-E-A-M)

(Five, six, seven, eight)

Nothing's ever perfect, that's part of all the fun

If we practice really hard then we can all be number one

You gotta work hard, you gotta play hard, you gotta show up with your friends

You gotta work hard, you gotta play hard so the party never ends

See my face on the screen, see my name in the light

Gotta focus on your passion if you want to get it right

Gotta work real hard to have the light

Ever since I was little, I would (D-R-E-A-M)

You can do it if you see it, if you see it, you can be it

You believe it, you achieve it, you just (D-R-E-A-M)

If you live it, love it, breathe it, then you really, really need it

You believe it, you achieve it, you just (D-R-E-A-M)

Oh-ooh-oh-oh, whoa-whoa (D-R-E-A-M)

Oh-ooh-oh-oh, whoa-whoa (D-R-E-A-M)

All I ever wanted was to see the world high up in this sky

Hop on a plane like

All the stars that I would always see on TV

I believe that I would be like them

You can do it if you see it, if you see it, you can be it

You believe it, you achieve it, you just (D-R-E-A-M)

If you live it, love it, breathe it, then you really, really need it

You believe it, you achieve it, you just (D-R-E-A-M)

Oh-ooh-oh-oh, whoa-whoa (you dream it, you see it) D-R-E-A-M

Oh-ooh-oh-oh, whoa-whoa (you believe it, you achieve it) D-R-E-A-M

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream driːm A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or hope for something in the future
different ˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)nt B1	adjective - not the same as another or each other; distinct
passion ˈpæʃən B2	noun - a strong and barely controllable emotion or enthusiasm
believe bɪˈliːv B1	verb - to accept that something is true, especially without absolute proof
achieve əˈtʃiːv B2	verb - to successfully bring about or reach a desired objective
focus ˈfoʊkəs B2	verb - to direct attention or effort toward something noun - the centre of interest or activity
hard hɑːrd A2	adjective - requiring a great deal of effort or endurance
practice ˈpræktɪs B1	noun - repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire proficiency verb - to perform an activity repeatedly or regularly in order to improve proficiency
world wɜːrld A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
sky skaɪ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the Earth; the atmosphere
plane pleɪn A2	noun - a vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines
stars stɑːrz A2	noun - large luminous bodies of gas in space that are visible at night
light laɪt A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to ignite; to make something start shining
breathe briːð A1	verb - to take air into the lungs and then expel it
perfect ˈpɜːrfɪkt B1	adjective - without any flaws or defects; as good as it is possible to be
fun fʌn A1	noun - enjoyable amusement or light-hearted pleasure

Key Grammar Structures

• Every day is different, but my dream is still the same

  ➔ Present Simple (contrast with but)

  ➔ The verb “is” shows a state in the present. The contrast is marked by “but”.

• Every day, I wake up saying, "Let's go win the game"

  ➔ Present Simple + gerund phrase (saying)

  ➔ After “wake up”, the gerund “saying” describes what the speaker does while waking up.

• Something's gotta happen here, but I don't know what it is

  ➔ Modal “gotta” (have to) + indirect question

  ➔ “gotta” is informal for “have to”. The clause “what it is” is an indirect question after “don’t know”.

• All I ever wanted was to see the world

  ➔ Past Simple + infinitive (to see)

  ➔ The verb “wanted” is in the past, and it is followed by the infinitive “to see” which shows the purpose of the wish.

• Gotta focus on your passion if you want to get it right

  ➔ First Conditional (if + present simple, will omitted) + modal “gotta”

  ➔ The clause “if you want to get it right” uses present simple to talk about a real future possibility. “Gotta” means “have to”.

• You can do it if you see it, if you see it, you can be it

  ➔ Zero Conditional (if + present simple, ... ) + modal “can”

  ➔ Both clauses use present simple to express a general truth: “if you see it, you can do it”. The modal “can” shows ability.

• If we practice really hard then we can all be number one

  ➔ First Conditional (if + present simple, then + modal can)

  ➔ The “if” clause presents a realistic condition. “Can” expresses the possible result of that condition.

• You gotta work hard, you gotta play hard, you gotta show up with your friends

  ➔ Parallel structure with modal “gotta” (informal ‘have to’)

  ➔ Each clause begins with “you gotta”, creating a rhythmic, parallel list of actions.