Dream On – English Lyrics

• By: Aerosmith
• Album: 1971: The Road Starts Hear

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical depth and powerful sound of Aerosmith's "Dream On"! This iconic rock ballad offers a unique journey through the English language, filled with reflective expressions about life, time, and ambition. Listen closely to Steven Tyler's dynamic vocal range and the song's rich vocabulary to understand how to convey deep emotions and motivational messages. Its narrative of never giving up, even when faced with criticism, makes it a timeless piece perfect for grasping nuanced English phrases and idiomatic expressions related to resilience and aspiration. What makes it special is its ability to blend classical influences with hard rock power, creating a compelling story that resonates across generations.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to have a series of thoughts or images in your mind while sleeping
on /ɒn/ A1	preposition - indicating the position above or in contact with a surface
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to move through the air with wings
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - great vertical extent
wing /wɪŋ/ A2	noun - a type of limb used for flying
fight /faɪt/ A1	verb - to take part in a violent struggle
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - a strongly unpleasant bodily sensation
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight adjective - not heavy or intense
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A1	adverb - on this night
yesterday /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/ A1	noun - the day before today
tomorrow /təˈmɒrəʊ/ A1	noun - the day after today
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ B1	noun - a projectile fired from a gun
rainbow /ˈreɪnboʊ/ A1	noun - an arc of colors seen in the sky
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and travel on an animal or vehicle
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - at an early stage of life
gold /ɡoʊld/ A1	noun - a precious yellow metallic element