Tattered Stripes

[Verse] Land of the free they said loud and proud But I’m stuck in traffic with the rest of the crowd Golden arches glow like a holy shrine Is this what we fought for or just the dollar sign [Chorus] Oh America you’re breaking my heart Your promises crumble like a shopping cart Stars and stripes on a tattered screen Living the dream yeah whatever that means [Verse 2] Flags wave high but my rent’s overdue They say work harder but what’s left to do Dreams sold cheap on a late-night ad Buy one get one free of everything bad [Prechorus] They tell me to smile Like it’s all worthwhile [Chorus] Oh America you’re breaking my heart Your promises crumble like a shopping cart Stars and stripes on a tattered screen Living the dream yeah whatever that means [Bridge] Hollywood lights but the streets are dark Potholes bigger than my childhood spark Fireworks burst but the silence stays Home of the brave in a million clichés