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Aerosmith – I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think the singer doesn’t want to miss, and why?
What kinds of “things” do people try not to miss in a close relationship?
Do you think this video will feel more romantic, sad, or energetic? Why?

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Aerosmith – I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Intro + wanting to stay awake (00:00 – 01:37)

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1. Why does the singer say they could stay awake?

To finish some work
To hear the other person breathing
To watch a movie together

2. How does the singer feel about time spent with the other person?

It makes them angry
It feels boring and slow
It is a moment they treasure

3. What does the singer NOT want to do because they would miss the person?

Close their eyes and fall asleep
Start singing loudly
Go for a walk

Aerosmith – I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Close together + repeating the main idea (01:37 – 03:12)

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1. What physical feeling does the singer mention while lying close?

Feeling the other person’s heart beating
Feeling cold rain
Feeling the floor shaking

2. What does the singer say they do after wondering about dreams?

They start arguing
They leave the room quietly
They kiss the person’s eyes and thank God they’re together

3. Which two things does the singer say they don’t want to miss?

One meal and one class
One smile and one kiss
One phone call and one train

Aerosmith – I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Final chorus + ending sounds (03:12 – 04:53)

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1. What does the singer repeat they don’t want to do?

Close their eyes
Forget the other person’s name
Travel far away

2. What does the singer say about dreams of the other person?

They never dream at all
Even the sweetest dream will never be enough
Dreams are better than real life

3. What sound happens near the end of the video?

People clapping loudly
Static crackling
Thunder and rain

Aerosmith – I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

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1. What is the main message of the song?

The singer wants more sleep and more quiet time
The singer wants to stay close and not miss any moment with the person
The singer wants to travel and be alone

2. Which feeling is strongest in the lyrics?

Fear of learning something new
Deep affection and longing
Boredom and indifference

3. Why does sleep feel like a problem for the singer?

Because the singer dislikes beds
Because sleeping could mean missing the person and the moment
Because the singer needs to wake up early for work

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Aerosmith – I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Do you think it’s romantic or unhealthy to never want to be apart from someone? Why?
What small moments (like smiles or kisses) do people often “treasure” in relationships?
If you could “stay in this moment forever,” what kind of moment would you choose and why?
How do songs about love and missing someone affect your mood? Give an example.