Story Behind The Song

just look at the news lately; check how many times you look, reply, disagree with something on social media. That's the story behind this song

Song Description

Division is at an all time high now. There is no clear definition... at least while we are fighting each other and what with all the noise. But our anger and disagreement aren't what makes us who we are... but the day to day in this country defines us now more than ever. And I still love that about us.

Lyrics

I've got a job, and a car, and a yard
I'm happy when I'm working hard
I build bridges when I can
I'm a real American

I am simple and I'm profound
I'm strongest when I'm beaten down
I've busted knuckles and ground some gears
Written stories with my own tears

With those I love and the few I hate
I live my life in an American way
I am American

Another conversation with the TV today
Different channels but it feels the same
We love and hate every single day
Working our way through this American haze

My kids show up when the weekend is here
You meet those friends and have that beer
A cup of joe starts both our days
We're just taking up space in the U.S.A

If I die before I wake
Let me dream once more of an American way
I am American

I'm in a truck and you're in your suit
You want Law and Order and I want the Truth
You wanna be wealthy and I want to be rich
I wanna change it up and you'd like to switch

I kiss my wifes' face each and every night
Got scars on my back from someone elses' fight
My boys love their mother and she loves her kids
They're the both the best thing that I ever did

I've got a Big Red Heart and an angry mind
I can't even remember what I left behind
We're a broken people in a broken land
Holding onto happiness with American hands
For who we were and for goodness sake
I'd like to sing another song in an American way
I am American
We are American
I love being American