American Dream (Hip-Hop / Pop) Intro (soft, distant, building) Yeah… They told me chase it… Said it’s out there… The American dream… Verse 1 Small room, big plans in my head Late nights, no sleep in my bed Dreams bigger than the city I’m in Tryna find where I begin Mama said “don’t lose your way” Even when the sky turns grey I was chasing something I can’t see But I knew it was meant for me Pre-Chorus They say work hard, you’ll be fine But nothing comes easy with time Chorus American dream What does it mean? Is it the money, the lights, the scenes? American dream Chasing the green Losing yourself in between American dream Is it real or a lie? Do we live it or just survive? American dream… Tell me what it means Verse 2 Big house, fast cars on the screen But it ain’t always what it seems Broken hearts behind the gold Stories never really told Climbing ladders just to fall Trying hard to have it all Every win comes with a cost Every gain, a piece is lost Pre-Chorus (repeat) They say work hard, you’ll be fine But nothing comes easy with time Chorus (repeat) American dream What does it mean? Is it the money, the lights, the scenes? American dream Chasing the green Losing yourself in between American dream Is it real or a lie? Do we live it or just survive? Bridge (emotional, stripped) If I make it, will I feel whole? Or just richer, but lost my soul? If I win, but lose my peace Is it worth it in the end, at least? Breakdown (rap, raw) Yeah, came from nothing, built it up Every loss just filled my cup They see shine, they don’t see pain They see wins, don’t see the strain I’m still searching, still I climb Still got dreams I can’t define American dream in my sight But I’m questioning it every night Final Chorus (big, layered) American dream What does it mean? Is it the money, the lights, the scenes? American dream Chasing the green Losing yourself in between American dream Is it real or a lie? Do we live it or just survive? American dream… Outro (soft, fading) Yeah… Still chasing… Still searching… American dream…
