American Dream Will Hoge
"American Dream" by Will Hoge, released in 2011, is a #Rock anthem that critiques the elusive nature of the American Dream. It explores themes of disillusionment, struggle, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal pressures. The song features poignant lyrics and a powerful melody, resonating with listeners facing economic hardships. Its cultural impact lies in its reflection of contemporary American challenges.
[Verse 1]
This used to be a one-horse town but the pony went away
Ended up in China 'cause they make it cheaper there, they say
The store fronts all are empty and the factory is dead
And these streets I used to walk on, well now they're just my bed
[Chorus 1]
And I'm goin' down, down, down
I'm goin' down
[Verse 2]
Did a couple years of college but I just couldn’t make it stick
Had to come back here and help Mama 'cause Daddy left when she got sick
She worked very day for nothin' until she turned sixty-two
And on the same day that I buried her the bank foreclosed on her house too
[Chorus 2]
That's my American dream and I've been all that I can be
With nothin' left to lose at all, I guess I'm free
That's my American dream, dream, dream
That's my American dream
[Verse 3]
Now I stand here at this off-ramp and smile as best I can
With a sign that says "Jesus loves you" but it's hard to think he gives a damn
When they roll down their windows and put some spare change in my hand
But I'd give it all right back to just be looked at like a man
This used to be a one-horse town but the pony went away
Ended up in China 'cause they make it cheaper there, they say
The store fronts all are empty and the factory is dead
And these streets I used to walk on, well now they're just my bed
[Chorus 1]
And I'm goin' down, down, down
I'm goin' down
[Verse 2]
Did a couple years of college but I just couldn’t make it stick
Had to come back here and help Mama 'cause Daddy left when she got sick
She worked very day for nothin' until she turned sixty-two
And on the same day that I buried her the bank foreclosed on her house too
[Chorus 2]
That's my American dream and I've been all that I can be
With nothin' left to lose at all, I guess I'm free
That's my American dream, dream, dream
That's my American dream
[Verse 3]
Now I stand here at this off-ramp and smile as best I can
With a sign that says "Jesus loves you" but it's hard to think he gives a damn
When they roll down their windows and put some spare change in my hand
But I'd give it all right back to just be looked at like a man
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