Current members:
Caleb Shomo - Vocals (2012-present)
Zach Huston - Guitar (2018-present)
Oshie Bichar- Bass (2014-present) (ex-City Lights)
Will Deely - rhythm guitar (2021-present)
Connor Denis – drums, percussion (2016–present)
Former members:
Taylor Lumley - Guitar (2013-2018)
Nick Reed – bass, backing vocals (2013–14)
Brandon Mullins – drums, percussion (2013–16)
Kamron Bradbury – rhythm guitar (2014–2020)
Discography:
Sick EP (2013)
Disgusting (2014)
Aggressive (2016)
Disease (2018)
Below (2021)
The Surface (2023)
Label- Red Bull Records
Keep Your American Dream
Beartooth Lyrics
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Go ahead and keep your American dream
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Oh!
Can you go the distance, I don't wanna see
Can you make a future, without maturity
I wanna live my life to the fullest, make the most out of being young
And when I'm laying down on my deathbed, I'll be proud of every story told
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Have you had the same mentality since you were just a kid?
Can you ever face reality growing up so quick?
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
I don't wanna purchase what you're selling, please will you accept my written apology
Listen close to the words I say, when I'm old and I'm deaf you'll still be hearing me
I have one life to live, and I want true happiness
I have one life to live, and I want true happiness
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Have you had the same mentality since you were just a kid?
Can you ever face reality growing up so quick?
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Oh!
Yeah, yeah!
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Oh!
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
Have you had the same mentality since you were just a kid?
Can you ever face reality growing up so quick?
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
Go ahead and keep it, I will never need it
Go ahead and keep it, I will never need it
Go ahead and keep it, I will never need it
Go ahead and keep your American dream
In "Keep Your American Dream," Beartooth explores the concept of the American dream and questions its worth. The lyrics suggest that the American dream may not be suitable for everyone and leaves some people unfulfilled. The song encourages the listener to challenge the traditional idea of the American dream and to live a life that makes them happy. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Go ahead and keep your American dream," emphasizing the idea that the singer does not need or want it themselves.
The song criticizes the mindset of always working hard and growing up too quickly to achieve success. The lyrics ask whether this is the only way to live and suggests that it is not ideal. The song's message is to enjoy life to the fullest, make the most out of every moment, and prioritize true happiness over the traditional idea of success.
In conclusion, "Keep Your American Dream" is a song that encourages listeners to live a life that aligns with their values, rather than conforming to the traditional idea of the American dream that may not bring true happiness. The song questions the worth of always working hard and growing up too quickly to achieve success and suggests that there may be more to life than that.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead and keep it, go ahead and keep it
You can keep your American dream, I don't want it.
Go ahead and keep your American dream
I don't want the typical American dream that society has sold to me.
Can you go the distance, I don't wanna see
I don't want to see people just going through the motions without truly living their life.
Can you make a future, without maturity
Being mature doesn't necessarily mean you have a future, there's more to life than just growing up.
I'm doing fine as far as I can see, so go ahead and keep your American dream
I'm content with my life and don't need the American dream to feel fulfilled.
I wanna live my life to the fullest, make the most out of being young
I want to enjoy life and not waste my youth chasing after materialistic goals.
And when I'm laying down on my deathbed, I'll be proud of every story told
At the end of my life, I want to have experienced and accomplished things that I'm proud of and that bring me joy.
Have you had the same mentality since you were just a kid?
Have you been programmed to think that the American dream is the only way to live from a young age?
Can you ever face reality growing up so quick?
Growing up too fast can prevent you from truly experiencing life and seeing reality as it is.
It's either hard at work, or hardly working at all (At all)
There seems to be no balance between working hard and enjoying life, it's always one extreme or the other.
I don't wanna purchase what you're selling, please will you accept my written apology
I don't want to buy into the typical American dream that's being sold to me and I hope you can understand and respect that.
Listen close to the words I say, when I'm old and I'm deaf you'll still be hearing me
My words and beliefs will always be a part of me, even when I'm old and can't physically speak them anymore.
I have one life to live, and I want true happiness
I only have one chance at life and I want to prioritize my own happiness, not the society's definition of success.
Go ahead and keep it, I will never need it
I don't need the American dream to feel fulfilled in my life.
Yeah, yeah!
An expression of agreement with the previous line.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALEB SHOMO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tobiasgreven254
Guys, making bad songs simply isn't for everybody. Sure, a lot of bands have the ability to make bad songs time after time, but you can't blame Beartooth for not being able to make bad songs.
@dadedraak
He Varkenjongen, doe is ff rustig.
@calebbliss8626
Lol
@jacobsmith6107
Gaius Caligula exactly
@Ryan-qh2wy
Ikr it gets on my nerves
@sikkco
I feel this song goes out to all the people who tell you to go to school, get a job, and think reasonably. The same people who step on your dreams the second you voice them. I can relate to this song so much, good job Caleb!
@thepregnantpsychopath628
If I got a dollar for every time he screamed "GO!" I would be living the american dream
@ItsVozah
The Pregnant Psychopath TIL $31 is the american dream
@joedubz1419
ItsVozah Ha, touche my friend! I was gonna go there, but... NAILED IT!
@thepregnantpsychopath628
Joe Willard did I just miss a joke?