American Dream
Nelly & St. Lunatics Lyrics
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Yo we be out man, fukin it up for erbody
I can't lie man, they thought I was just getting started
Keep the tie man, its the amerrican dream
I'm just participating, my participation is game
Yo we be out man, fukin it up for erbody
I can't lie man, they thought I was just getting started
I'm just participating, my participation is game
[Nelly]
I'm in this one one for the hotel, motel holidae inn
Super A red and the rits call tins
All my niggaz who tryin to ball, my niggaz ballin
All my sodiers and generals errbody faillin
Stop stallin, pick up the phone and call in
Tell your boss you ain't gon make it to work in the mornin'
And why you explainin' go ahead and throw a coffin
And kindly explain that this won't happen often
But I'm lost and I'm amazed I'm be willing ingaige
I'll rage that niggaz think that derrty don't need a cage
I should be put on display for the display i displayin
Half you niggaz is dyin and all the rest are decaying
I'm doin tracks in motels, steady rockin girls bells
Kinda like a young elvis, I ain't in nellyville
I never squeal, not the type to kiss and tell
But if I catch you in the shower I might kiss your tell
[Chorus]
[Ali]
Now as I blast off, Kweezie writtin movies rollin took that nass off
Mostly leader will be a numba runnas, ass off
I had every with deerty even, got a nascar
And you know we fucked up at it boss
Aiyo my radar read, maps in japanese
Clap at gs smack em back on there E's
Drop on wacks, simple facts that rap needs
And its awlays kris I miss and rap trees
And I got my game, I said I got my game
From the og's, smokin reefer moonshine
Poppin oldies, but the whole plane change
Yo you know me, shipped in from cali got it home
Cops and goldies, then we smash some ass
Free autotericoop call nasa to do the numbers
All the freshman from the vocals started firin? the booth
Got more whips and chains, then I'm a start in roots
[Kyjuan]
Ali I'm sick of ballin, unnecessary phone callin
Man down pimp in distress, I think I'm fallin
For anything but the okie doke, I'm old school
Like her and bonz and nukee ropes I can't stand them groupie folks
They want me to turn around like this is hokie poke
They want to break me down like erv before I choke
I'm not a jack at all I'm quick draw mcgraw
And number 20 on the lakers couldn't hold me yahl
I'm climbin over yahl I'm still scorin
85 percent of yahl awake but still snoring
Got knowledge yourself and now my style is much older now
We derrty ent we all we got we hold it down
I'm feelin cooler than cool, my wrist colder wow
If there's a fashion king then I deserve the crown
I'm you city, you dressin up I'm dresisn down
And you keep messin up, me and your girl gon be messin around
[Chorus]
[Murphy Lee]
A-iyo I'm fresh out the gate, from the Lou with a grammy in my rezzie
Nelly bought me a prezzie with a diamond in the bezzie
Chicks taugh me how to walk, so when I run I'll be ready
Females fans sayin that I'm there baby daddy WHOA
More attention then Justin and Janet
How I Midwest swing and how St Louis ram it
Deerty ent dammit, got more bread than a sandwich
And my writst got more nuggets than Carmello and Camby
Look, I'm from the Lou and I'm important like the arts
So tours look for me like an important part
Find your talent use your talent get your money
Or don?t find your talent and don't use it and stay bummy
But that don't owe me cause I built it from scratch
My next shit is a house with a house in the back
Man I'm been while since middle school
I was that little dude that been round more waist lines than hoola hoops
[Chorus]
The song American Dream by Nelly and The St. Lunatics is an anthem about living the so-called American Dream, the concept that anyone can achieve success and prosperity through hard work and determination. The chorus of the song declares that they are "fucking it up for everybody," because they have already achieved a level of success that others may envy. The participants of the American Dream keep their ties, because they are more than just starting - they have already made it. The lyrics and verses of the song speak to the journey that brought them there.
Nelly kicks off the song's verses with the statement that he's "one for the hotel, motel, holiday inn," a reference to the Sugarhill Gang's classic song "Rapper's Delight." This immediately places the song within the hip hop genre, and also references its history and evolution. He goes on to describe his rise to fame, touching on the fact that many have doubted his success or abilities. Nonetheless, he persists and insists that the "participation is game." Ali, Kyjuan, and Murphy Lee also contribute verses about their journeys, their influences, and their aspirations. The song's overall message is one of celebration and determination.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS, WINSTON RODGERS, PHALON ALEXANDER, CORNELL HAYNES, ROBERT KY JUAN CLEVELAND, ALI K JONES, MURPHY LEE
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