Suburban Life
Kottonmouth Kings Lyrics

Suburban life, the American dream.
The supposed idyllic lifestyle of living in suburbia is often viewed as the epitome of the American dream.

Suburban life, so pretty and clean.
Living in suburbia is often depicted as a picturesque, pristine and desirable way of living.

Suburban life aint what it seems,
However, the reality of suburban life rarely lives up to the idealized version portrayed in the media.

The Big A little A bouncin B.
Referring to the American political and economic system, which is often unbalanced and unfair despite attempts to appear organized.

The system got you but it won't get me
The artist is rejecting the idea of being controlled and becoming a victim of the system.

Now my pops bought the system, American dreamer.
The singer's father bought into the idea of the American dream by purchasing a new home and car.

Bought a new home and a brand new beamer.
The father invested in typical symbols of suburban affluence.

But it didn't take long for things to fall apart,
The father's investment in the system didn't lead to long-term stability or happiness.

Because the system that he bought aint got no heart.
The system is criticized for being devoid of empathy or compassion.

From the bills for days he got bloodshot eyes.
The father is stressed and overworked due to the financial demands of suburban life.

The American dream was a pack of lies.
The singer believes the idealized version of the American dream promised by society is false.

6 months later, municipal court, divorce time baby, Child Support
The father's investment in the system ultimately leads to divorce and financial obligations.

I went from home cooked meals to TV dinners,
The singer's lifestyle has changed due to their family's financial struggles.

No more lil Steven, now Saint Dog the sinner,
The singer has also experienced a change in musical tastes and identity.

No cash back cause cuz there is no receipt man,
The singer cannot escape from the lack of financial stability and struggles of suburban life.

He's in a little demon to the 3rd degree,
Referring to the artist's friend Bobby B and his rebellious mentality.

Mo drugs, White thugs and wanna be's,
The artist is critical of the drug culture among suburbia's young population.

Soldiers of the burbs all guilty see,
The singer believes the entire suburbia system is at fault for perpetuating a false ideal.

America! Land of the Grand,
The idealization of America and the American Dream is again criticized.

You got problems well I got mine too,
The artist shows empathy towards others in sharing their struggles in life.

There's not enough bud for the kottonmouth crew.
The artist uses marijuana as a method of escapism from the reality of suburban life.

Cause when we smoke we smoke to get away,
The artist finds temporary relief from their struggles through smoking marijuana.

To elevate from this world of hate,
Marijuana is used as a way to escape from the negativity and harsh realities of life.

Not to perpetrate,
The artist is not interested in being a hypocrite or pretending to fit into suburban life.

I don't want notarickas Selling herbs on the blocks on every street,
The singer doesn't want their neighborhood to be overrun with drug dealers.

No real jobs for the p-t-p's So what's it gonna be?
The lack of job opportunities in the suburbs is a problem for the singer.

White minority. C'Mon!
The singer feels like a minority in their suburban environment due to dissatisfaction and nonconformity.

Now broken home's inside every house,
The artist believes that problems like domestic violence are prevalent but not talked about in suburban homes.

Neighbors yelling, can't work it out,
The artist is criticizing the superficiality and lack of community in suburban areas.

I said beaten wives tweaked out nights,
The singer is commenting on the hidden sufferings and drug problems in suburban homes.

Ooh what a feeling, ooh what a life,
The singer is being sarcastic in describing the negative aspects of suburban life.

Well ya can't turn back the hands of time,
The artist acknowledges the impossibility of going back and changing the past.

So let me tell ya bout a fly-ass friend of mine,
The artist shifts the focus to a positive person in their life.

It's Bobby B, King of the crop,
Bobby B is described as being successful and the leader in their group.

Deep dark purse. Phat drop top,
Bobby B is able to exhibit symbols of wealth and success.

Philly blunt placed behind his ear,
Bobby B is associated with smoking marijuana as well.

2 turntables and a Heineken beer,
Bobby B is also shown as being into music and alcohol.

And this is just an every day thang,
The singer is highlighting the commonplace nature of Bobby B's success and personality.

Kottonmouth Kings, Telephone rings!
The singer is reaffirming their identity and connection to the Kottonmouth Kings.

It's X and you know he's rollin with Saint Dog.
The artist is referring to another member of the Kottonmouth Kings.

Leapin like some frogs, truck for the hogs,
The artist is describing a wild and carefree lifestyle.

Trunk for the snakes, Stage boxin rakes,
The singer is continuing to use imagery to describe their lifestyle.

What ever we could get we was gonna take!
The singer is displaying a rebellious and nonconformist demeanor.

Just like the pirates of the Caribbean,
The artist is comparing themselves to pirates, who are also rebellious and nonconformist in nature.

Neighborhood watch don't like what they seeing,
The artist recognizes that their lifestyle is not accepted by society.

Ha ha ha we got it like that,
The artist is confident in their ability to continue living their rebellious lifestyle.

Kottonmouth rollin' deep,
The singer is proud to be associated with the Kottonmouth movement.

Get your surfboard waxed,
The artist is suggesting that the audience should get ready to join them on their wild ride.

Crack the System!
The singer calls for a rebellion against the flawed American system.