Story Behind The Song
singer is concerned that the American Dream has turned into a nightmare with all the political corruption and current state of affairs
Song Description
singer questions the current state of political affairs
| Song Length |
4:26 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Distressed |
Subject |
Government, Civil Rights |
| Similar Artists |
Black Sabbath |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
V1
if i don't learn to say what goes
if i wait until the rooster crows
these simple freedoms that i enjoy
will be left behind like my childhood toys
but toys can break or come apart
the time is now, it's die or start
i want to know that my voice matters
and that my politicians are more than actors
Chorus
is the american dream an american nightmare
american dream where leaders don't fight fair
the big white house, what is really inside there
what have we become
is my american dream an american nightmare
home of the free lost my bravery somewhere
where is the voice of the people that do care
what have we become
V2
the bill of rights used to be for free
now every bill ends up costing me
will i pay the price to keep my voice
will i pay to keep my freedom of choice
(Chorus)
Bridge:
i've got questions
i want answers
i need someone i can trust
Chorus, solo, Chorus, solo out