American Dream
A-Gen-53 Lyrics
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Started with me
We thought that we were living the American dream
I know now, that we ought to know
Two summers passed and our friends
Moved away
I couldn't stop thinking
I know now, that we ought to know
That all I wanted was to be inside
I know now, there is nowhere else
That I could go but you, none but you
When it was over and we moved away
I remember how you talked about
Some old Jesus way, I know now
That I should've known
When I was broken He made a way
Taught me how to live my life
That old Jesus way I know now
That I should've known
That all I wanted was to be inside
I know now, there is nowhere else
That I can go but you, none but you
Jesus
All I wanted was to be with you
I don't know where my life is going
But I'll go with you, I'll go with you
In "American Dream," A-Gen-53 reflects on the illusion that he and his friends once held of the "American Dream." The song starts with the imagery of two people, possibly A-Gen-53 and a loved one, who thought they were living the American Dream. However, after their friends moved away, they started to question what the American Dream really was. The words that their friends had spoken made them realize that they were not living the dream after all.
The song then shifts to A-Gen-53's personal journey, where he had come to the realization that he needed to follow the teachings of Jesus, as his life was in shambles. A-Gen-53 had desired to be close to Jesus and learn the "old Jesus way," and wished he had known it sooner. The song concludes with A-Gen-53 acknowledging that he does not know where his life is going, but he trusts that he will go where Jesus goes.
Overall, the song presents a journey of disillusionment with the American Dream and a realization that meaningful fulfillment can be found in following one's faith in Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Started with you
Our journey started with you, our creator.
Started with me
Our journey also started with me, as your creation.
We thought that we were living the American dream
We believed that what we desired to achieve was the American dream.
I know now, that we ought to know
In retrospect, we realize there are certain things we should have been aware of from the beginning.
Two summers passed and our friends moved away
After two summers, we lost contact with some of our friends who moved away from us.
I couldn't stop thinking Of the words that they'd say
Their words kept gnawing at me, and I couldn't get them out of my mind.
That all I wanted was to be inside
All I really desired deep down was a sense of belonging to you.
I know now, there is nowhere else That I could go but you, none but you
I have realized that only you can fulfill my deepest needs, and nothing else can.
When it was over and we moved away I remember how you talked about Some old Jesus way
When we had to move away from our previous way of life, I recall how you spoke about the ways of Jesus.
I know now, That I should've known
I recognize now that I should have been more receptive to your words in the past.
When I was broken He made a way Taught me how to live my life That old Jesus way I know now That I should've known
When I was at my lowest, Jesus helped me find a new path and learn how to live life based on his teachings, which I now realize was the better way all along.
All I wanted was to be with you I don't know where my life is going But I'll go with you, I'll go with you
All I want is to be with you and follow your guidance, even if I don't know where it will lead me.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cristhofer Araya
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