American Dream
American Young Lyrics
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Waking up on a wheat field
With broken, oh too late
Leading out to a dirt road
And a mailbox with my last name
I want to step off my back porch
And walk down to the lake
And there ain't no one-hour break for lunch
The only ties are ties of bight
The only time clocks are the one's we wind
And there ain't no place that you can't park
There ain't no streetlights after dark
No locking the front door up
And no sirens to interrupt my American dream
I want to follow a coyote's footprints in the snow
Hear the sound of a John Deere with a varying bout to go
I wanna drive with my baby in a short-bed Chevrolet
With the radio playing whatever it wants to play
Where there ain't no Monday morning rush
And there ain't no one-hour break for lunch
The only ties are ties of bight
The only time clocks are the one's we wind
With no deadlocks breathing down your back
No traffic backing up your stress
No talking above a cloud
And the Reno noise drowning out my American dream
I just want to hold you a thousand miles from here
Just say the word babe, and we'll just disappear
To our American dream, our American dream
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The song "American Dream" by American Young paints a picture of a simpler, more idyllic life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The lyrics express the desire for a life where the only ties are ones of family and community, where time is not dictated by clocks and schedules, and where the natural world is more present. The singer longs for a sunrise unobstructed by buildings, waking up in a field, and walking down to a lake. They want to follow animal tracks and hear the sound of farm equipment. They want to drive with their loved one in a classic vehicle with the radio playing whatever it wants to play.
The song's chorus reinforces the idea of this simpler life, where there is no Monday morning rush or mandated lunch breaks, where people wind their own clocks, and where there are no sirens or deadlocks. The American dream that the singer longs for is not the traditional idea of financial success or upward mobility, but rather a life free from stress and distractions, surrounded by the people and things they love.
Overall, "American Dream" is a song that speaks to a deeply-held desire for a more connected, peaceful, and fulfilling way of living. It is a reminder that sometimes the most important things in life are the simplest.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a sunrise with nothing in the way
I want to wake up to a hopeful dawn without any obstacles.
Waking up on a wheat field
I wish to wake up to the calming sight of a wheat field.
With broken, oh too late
It's too late to fix the brokenness around us.
Leading out to a dirt road
The path ahead is not paved, it is uncertain.
And a mailbox with my last name
A mailbox with my last name represents a sense of belonging and ownership.
I want to step off my back porch
I want to leave behind my mundane routine and live life on my terms.
And walk down to the lake
I want to take time to appreciate natural beauty and feel at peace.
Where there ain't no Monday morning rush
I don't want to be bogged down by the pressure of daily routines.
And there ain't no one-hour break for lunch
I want to be free of time constraints.
The only ties are ties of bight
The only expectations I have are of my own choosing.
The only time clocks are the one's we wind
I want to take control of the time I have and make the most of it.
And there ain't no place that you can't park
I want the freedom to park or stop anywhere without restrictions.
There ain't no streetlights after dark
I want to enjoy the peaceful darkness without artificial light.
No locking the front door up
I want to live in a world where trust comes naturally.
And no sirens to interrupt my American dream
I want to live in a peaceful society without interruption or chaos.
I want to follow a coyote's footprints in the snow
I want to embrace the uncharted paths and unknown journeys.
Hear the sound of a John Deere with a varying bout to go
I want to be able to appreciate the sounds of hard work and adventure.
I wanna drive with my baby in a short-bed Chevrolet
I want to share my life with someone special and create memories together.
With the radio playing whatever it wants to play
I want to have the freedom to tune into any sound, without any restrictions.
With no deadlocks breathing down your back
I want to be free from constant stress and anxiety.
No traffic backing up your stress
I want to enjoy a stress-free life without worrying about undue pressure.
No talking above a cloud
I want to enjoy the serenity of nature, with no unnecessary interference.
And the Reno noise drowning out my American dream
I want to escape the noise and chaos of city life to pursue a peaceful life.
I just want to hold you a thousand miles from here
I want to share my goal of a peaceful life with someone special.
Just say the word babe, and we'll just disappear
I want to escape to a world full of opportunities and no constraints.
To our American dream, our American dream
Together we can make our dreams a reality, our version of the American Dream.
Writer(s): billy montana, jon stone, kristy osmunson
Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jen D
Just discovered AY on Fox & Friends a few days ago. What a great find!
Barbara Ann
I love this song. I love this duo. I'm hoping to see them in concert one day.
Craig Chapman
Brilliant band, some truly awesome songs
Faster Home Solutions, LLC.
Outstanding!!!!!
D. Duna
Excellent song.
Sarah Adams
💘 their music and Jon isn't so bad to watch either 😉
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