Discover the soulful song in the new Apple Education commercial: we explore the lyrics of Dreams by Old Man Saxon and the human meaning behind the ad.
Apple has a rare gift for turning technology into a form of visual poetry, and its latest commercial for the world of education, “Ready for every learning opportunity,” is no exception. It isn’t just the story of a modern classroom; it is a deep dive into the heart of childhood curiosity—a place where the lines between a school desk and the vastness of the outside world simply dissolve through the screen of an iPad or a Mac.
As we follow these young explorers through the laws of motion, deep-sea creatures, and forests coming to life, we are cradled by a soundtrack that feels like it came straight out of a lucid dream. It is a soul track—magnetic and ethereal—that has sparked a massive hunt across the web. It carries a timeless elegance that many have tried to Shazam without success, as if the music belonged to a private, unreachable dimension.
As the final frames of the commercial play out, one question inevitably lingers: so, what is the song in the new Apple commercial? The melody is so distinct, vastly different from the upbeat pop vibes found in the recent MacBook commercial, and yet so elusive, that it has left thousands of viewers searching for a name or a lyric to latch onto.
Fortunately, the mystery has a name—and it leads to an artist whose own journey is as soulful as the atmosphere he helps create.
“Dreams”: The Song in the New Apple Commercial
The track breathing life into the visuals is titled “Dreams,” the latest work by Old Man Saxon. The song does not yet appear in his official discography because its release coincided perfectly with the launch of the Apple commercial. You can listen to it in full on Apple Music or via the official YouTube stream below.
If the name doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because Saxon is not a product of the mainstream industry; he is, instead, one of the most authentic “architects” of the contemporary independent hip-hop scene.
Described by critics as “the most elegant rapper in the world,” Old Man Saxon has built his career on a fascinating paradox: an impeccable, almost old-world aesthetic that hides a raw and profoundly honest narrative. His is the story of someone who has known the difficult side of the American Dream—having lived in his car for a long time to avoid giving up on music—while maintaining an intellectual sophistication that has now found its ideal stage with Apple.
A Meeting of Jazz and Fantasy
In “Dreams,” Saxon momentarily steps away from tighter rhythms to embrace a warm, enveloping jazz-rap sound. The choice of this track for an education-focused campaign is anything but accidental: the soundscape feels as though it were pulled from a dream, capable of evoking the magical thinking inherent in childhood. The lyrics further emphasize this ability to “see” things born from our imagination; the verses heard in the Apple ad have piqued the curiosity of many viewers:
I saw a spaceship in the ocean
And a blue whale in the sky
I saw mountains turn to candy
I ain’t even think to wonder whyI see everything in my dreams
There is a certain poetry in the pairing of a commercial about modern education—aimed at stimulating curiosity by using dedicated Apple products—and a song that narrates the magic of the countless universes we can perceive through our imagination. Ultimately, learning consists of finding a natural connection between the way we see the world as children and the reality that exists outside of us.
In this context, the teacher becomes a catalyst, facilitating these vital connections. The use of learning-oriented technology serves to increase the engagement of digital generations: there is nothing more powerful than seeing an image of what we are trying to learn appear before our eyes, while a mentor guides us through its wonders.
The Power of Dreams
By utilizing a song centered on our innate ability to dream, Apple reminds us of what truly matters in the complex journey of growing up: there is a sanctity within our minds that we have a duty to preserve.
It serves as a reminder that while technology can provide the pixels and the processing power, the “blue whales in the sky” and the “spaceships in the ocean” must first be found within the limitless landscape of the human spirit. “Dreams” is the sound of that discovery—a sophisticated anthem for a generation learning that the most powerful tool they will ever own is not the device in their hands, but the imagination behind their eyes.
