The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song "B.Y.O.B." won the Best Hard Rock Performance of 2006. The group went on hiatus in August 2006 and reunited in November 2010, embarking on a tour for the following three years. System of a Down has sold over 40 million records worldwide.
History
Soil (1992–1994)
Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian attended Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School as children, although due to their eight-year age difference they did not meet until 1992 while working on separate projects at the same recording studio. They formed a band named Soil with Tankian on vocals and keyboards, Malakian on vocals and guitar, Dave Hakopyan (who later played in The Apex Theory/Mt. Helium) on bass and Domingo "Dingo" Laranio on drums. The band hired Shavo Odadjian (another Rose and Alex Pilibos alumnus) as manager, although he eventually joined Soil as rhythm guitarist. In 1994, after only one live show, and one jam session recording, Hakopyan and Laranio left the band, feeling that it was not going anywhere.
System of a Down is the debut album by Armenian Americanrock band System of a Down, released in 1998. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on February 2, 2000. Two years later, after the success of Toxicity, it was certified platinum.
Overview
The cover artwork is from an anti-fascist, World War II-era poster designed by the artist John Heartfield for the Communist Party of Germany, which was contemporary with and directly against the Third Reich. The text on the original poster is: "5 fingers has a hand! With these 5 grab the enemy!" This slogan inspired part of the text contained on the back of the System of a Down album: "The hand has five fingers, capable and powerful, with the ability to destroy as well as create". Later, it is written in bold letters: "Open your eyes, open your mouths, close your hands and make a fist" (used later by Serj Tankian in the song "Uneducated Democracy").
Reception
Q magazine (10/01, p.152) - 4 stars out of 5 - "This remains an excellent starting point for this most curious band".
The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, the set of ideals (Democracy, Rights, Liberty, Opportunity, and Equality) in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers. In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.
The meaning of the "American Dream" has changed over the course of history, and includes both personal components (such as home ownership and upward mobility) and a global vision. Historically the Dream originated in the mystique regarding frontier life. As the Royal Governor of Virginia noted in 1774, the Americans "for ever imagine the Lands further off are still better than those upon which they are already settled". He added that, "if they attained Paradise, they would move on if they heard of a better place farther west."
American Dream (Shannon Carter) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been featured in Marvel ComicsMC2 series A-Next. Her costume is very similar to that of Captain America. Her initial weapons are throwing disks like Ricochet's, but later obtains Captain America's shield. She appeared as a civilian in A-Next #1, and was named as "Shannon" in A-Next #3; it was not until A-Next #4 that she appeared in costume, as a prospective team member.
American Dream has since appeared in two mini-series, her own in May 2008 and a second in June 2011, Captain America Corps.
Fictional character biography
The niece of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sharon Carter, Shannon Carter grew up idolizing Captain America. She was hired by Edwin Jarvis as a tour guide for the Avengers Headquarters, at that time functioning only as a museum. When the new Avengers team was formed, she was determined to join. She wears a costume based on Captain America's and carries on her arms disc weapons resembling miniature versions of his shield. Her strength and agility are honed by intensive physical training. After joining the team as the American Dream, Shannon soon proved herself to be an effective Avenger, and when the team saved the original Avengers from a dark parallel world, Captain America himself judged her worthy to wield the shield of the alternate Captain. She also proved to be an important character in defeating Galactus in the Last Planet Standing limited series. She along with Stinger and Spider-Girl took down Galactus from the inside. They survived the imminent explosion by shrinking to microscopic size.
American Dream(アメリカンドリーム, "American Dream") is a Family Computer video game that was released in 1989 to an exclusively Japanese market.
Summary
The player must earn money in order to become the wealthiest gambler in the world. The game, set in New York City, is considered a spin-off from the Pachio-kun franchise.Al Capone has a cameo role in this game even though he lived about one thousand miles to the west (Chicago) in real life.
Roads, taxis and automobiles are not portrayed in the game. However, a black limousine that escorts the player from the air force base to the final casino is portrayed as driving on grass. This is in direct opposition to the real New York City where the majority of the surface is concrete (either as roads, parking lots, or as foundations for the buildings). Only parks and some older residential districts use grass in their design in the real world. Buildings are either shown as dilapidated tenements, shiny towers, or as flashy casinos.
System Of A Down
Album: Steal This Album!
Song: A.D.D.
Year: 2002
Lyrics:
we fought your wars with all our hearts
you sent us back in body parts
you took our wills with the truth you stole
we offer prayers for your long lost soul
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
there is no flag that is large enough
to hide the shame of a man in cuffs
you ...
published: 07 Sep 2007
System of a Down - A.D.D Lyrics
A.D.D
(American Dream Denial)
published: 10 Oct 2009
System Of A Down - A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) Music Video
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Lyrics:
We fought your wars with all our hearts
You sent us back in body parts
You took our wills with the truth you stole
We offer prayers for you long lost soul
The remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now... Right now
There is no...
published: 09 Apr 2008
A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)
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A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) · System Of A Down
Steal This Album!
℗ 2002 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. With American Recordings, LLC.
Released on: 2002-11-26
Guitar, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Daron Malakian
Keyboards, Vocal, Lyricist: Serj Tankian
Bass: Shavo Odadjian
Producer: Rick Rubin
Coordinator: Lindsay Chase
A&r Director: Dino Paredes
Assistant Engineer: Rich Balmer
Assistant Engineer: Dwight Hume
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace
Mastering Engineer: Vlado Meller
Recording Engineer: David Schiffman
Recording Engineer: Thom Russo
Drums: John Dolmayan
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published: 25 Jan 2017
System Of A Down - Chop Suey! (Official HD Video)
Official HD music video for ”Chop Suey!” by System of a Down
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Lyrics:
I don't think you trust
In my self-righteous suicide
I cry when angels deserve to die
#SystemOfADown #ChopSuey! #HD #Remastered
published: 03 Oct 2009
System of a down - A .D .D . ( American dream denial )
Любительский клип в котором использован фильм Стива Катса - Счастье .
published: 06 Nov 2018
System Of A Down - A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) (w/ lyrics)
System Of A Down's song "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" from the album "Steal This Album" with lyrics!
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System Of A Down
Album: Steal This Album!
Song: A.D.D.
Year: 2002
Lyrics:
we fought your wars with all our hearts
you sent us back in body parts
you to...
System Of A Down
Album: Steal This Album!
Song: A.D.D.
Year: 2002
Lyrics:
we fought your wars with all our hearts
you sent us back in body parts
you took our wills with the truth you stole
we offer prayers for your long lost soul
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
there is no flag that is large enough
to hide the shame of a man in cuffs
you switched your signs then you closed the blinds
you changed the channels and you changed our minds
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
no flag large enough
shame on the men in cuffs
close the blinds
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right n-n-n-now!
System Of A Down
Album: Steal This Album!
Song: A.D.D.
Year: 2002
Lyrics:
we fought your wars with all our hearts
you sent us back in body parts
you took our wills with the truth you stole
we offer prayers for your long lost soul
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
there is no flag that is large enough
to hide the shame of a man in cuffs
you switched your signs then you closed the blinds
you changed the channels and you changed our minds
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
no flag large enough
shame on the men in cuffs
close the blinds
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right n-n-n-now!
Music video for A.D.D. by System Of A Down.
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Music video for A.D.D. by System Of A Down.
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Lyrics:
We fought your wars with all our hearts
You sent us back in body parts
You took our wills with the truth you stole
We offer prayers for you long lost soul
The remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now... Right now
There is no flag that is large enough
To hide the shame of a man in cuffs
You switched the signs then you closed the blinds
You changed the channel then you changed our minds
The remainder is an unjustifiable, egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now!!!
No flag large enough
Shame on a man in cuffs
you closed our blinds
The remainder is an unjustifiable, egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now.
Music video for A.D.D. by System Of A Down.
Comments open for discussion but please keep it constructive.
Download "HQ" version:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ABRTRA5H
Lyrics:
We fought your wars with all our hearts
You sent us back in body parts
You took our wills with the truth you stole
We offer prayers for you long lost soul
The remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now... Right now
There is no flag that is large enough
To hide the shame of a man in cuffs
You switched the signs then you closed the blinds
You changed the channel then you changed our minds
The remainder is an unjustifiable, egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now!!!
No flag large enough
Shame on a man in cuffs
you closed our blinds
The remainder is an unjustifiable, egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now.
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A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) · System Of A Down
Steal This Album!
℗ 2002 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Musi...
Provided to YouTube by American/Columbia
A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) · System Of A Down
Steal This Album!
℗ 2002 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. With American Recordings, LLC.
Released on: 2002-11-26
Guitar, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Daron Malakian
Keyboards, Vocal, Lyricist: Serj Tankian
Bass: Shavo Odadjian
Producer: Rick Rubin
Coordinator: Lindsay Chase
A&r Director: Dino Paredes
Assistant Engineer: Rich Balmer
Assistant Engineer: Dwight Hume
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace
Mastering Engineer: Vlado Meller
Recording Engineer: David Schiffman
Recording Engineer: Thom Russo
Drums: John Dolmayan
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Provided to YouTube by American/Columbia
A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) · System Of A Down
Steal This Album!
℗ 2002 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. With American Recordings, LLC.
Released on: 2002-11-26
Guitar, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Daron Malakian
Keyboards, Vocal, Lyricist: Serj Tankian
Bass: Shavo Odadjian
Producer: Rick Rubin
Coordinator: Lindsay Chase
A&r Director: Dino Paredes
Assistant Engineer: Rich Balmer
Assistant Engineer: Dwight Hume
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace
Mastering Engineer: Vlado Meller
Recording Engineer: David Schiffman
Recording Engineer: Thom Russo
Drums: John Dolmayan
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Official HD music video for ”Chop Suey!” by System of a Down
Listen to System of a Down: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/listenYD
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Official HD music video for ”Chop Suey!” by System of a Down
Listen to System of a Down: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/listenYD
Subscribe to the official System of a Down YouTube channel: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/subscribeYD
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Follow System of a Down:
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Spotify: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/followSI
Lyrics:
I don't think you trust
In my self-righteous suicide
I cry when angels deserve to die
#SystemOfADown #ChopSuey! #HD #Remastered
Official HD music video for ”Chop Suey!” by System of a Down
Listen to System of a Down: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/listenYD
Subscribe to the official System of a Down YouTube channel: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/subscribeYD
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Follow System of a Down:
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Spotify: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/followSI
Lyrics:
I don't think you trust
In my self-righteous suicide
I cry when angels deserve to die
#SystemOfADown #ChopSuey! #HD #Remastered
System Of A Down's song "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" from the album "Steal This Album" with lyrics!
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Be sure to leave a like, subscribe and to add t...
System Of A Down's song "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" from the album "Steal This Album" with lyrics!
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System Of A Down's song "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" from the album "Steal This Album" with lyrics!
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System Of A Down
Album: Steal This Album!
Song: A.D.D.
Year: 2002
Lyrics:
we fought your wars with all our hearts
you sent us back in body parts
you took our wills with the truth you stole
we offer prayers for your long lost soul
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
there is no flag that is large enough
to hide the shame of a man in cuffs
you switched your signs then you closed the blinds
you changed the channels and you changed our minds
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
no flag large enough
shame on the men in cuffs
close the blinds
your remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle
at the expense of the american dream
of the american dream
of the american..
we don't give a damn about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a damn about your world
right now, right now
we don't give a fuck about your world
with all your global profits and all you're to oppose
we don't give a fuck about your world
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right now
right now, right n-n-n-now!
Music video for A.D.D. by System Of A Down.
Comments open for discussion but please keep it constructive.
Download "HQ" version:
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Lyrics:
We fought your wars with all our hearts
You sent us back in body parts
You took our wills with the truth you stole
We offer prayers for you long lost soul
The remainder is an unjustifiable egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now... Right now
There is no flag that is large enough
To hide the shame of a man in cuffs
You switched the signs then you closed the blinds
You changed the channel then you changed our minds
The remainder is an unjustifiable, egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now!!!
No flag large enough
Shame on a man in cuffs
you closed our blinds
The remainder is an unjustifiable, egotistical power struggle at the expense of the american dream, of the american dream,of the american...
We don´t give a damn about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a damn about your world
Right now... Right now
We don´t give a fuck about your world with all your global profits and all your jewelled pearls
We don´t give a fuck about your world
Right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now, right now.
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A.D.D. (American Dream Denial) · System Of A Down
Steal This Album!
℗ 2002 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. With American Recordings, LLC.
Released on: 2002-11-26
Guitar, Vocal, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Daron Malakian
Keyboards, Vocal, Lyricist: Serj Tankian
Bass: Shavo Odadjian
Producer: Rick Rubin
Coordinator: Lindsay Chase
A&r Director: Dino Paredes
Assistant Engineer: Rich Balmer
Assistant Engineer: Dwight Hume
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace
Mastering Engineer: Vlado Meller
Recording Engineer: David Schiffman
Recording Engineer: Thom Russo
Drums: John Dolmayan
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Official HD music video for ”Chop Suey!” by System of a Down
Listen to System of a Down: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/listenYD
Subscribe to the official System of a Down YouTube channel: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Watch more System of a Down videos: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/listenYC/youtube
Follow System of a Down:
Facebook: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/followFI
Instagram: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/followII
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Website: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/followWI
Spotify: https://SystemOfADown.lnk.to/followSI
Lyrics:
I don't think you trust
In my self-righteous suicide
I cry when angels deserve to die
#SystemOfADown #ChopSuey! #HD #Remastered
System Of A Down's song "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" from the album "Steal This Album" with lyrics!
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The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song "B.Y.O.B." won the Best Hard Rock Performance of 2006. The group went on hiatus in August 2006 and reunited in November 2010, embarking on a tour for the following three years. System of a Down has sold over 40 million records worldwide.
History
Soil (1992–1994)
Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian attended Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School as children, although due to their eight-year age difference they did not meet until 1992 while working on separate projects at the same recording studio. They formed a band named Soil with Tankian on vocals and keyboards, Malakian on vocals and guitar, Dave Hakopyan (who later played in The Apex Theory/Mt. Helium) on bass and Domingo "Dingo" Laranio on drums. The band hired Shavo Odadjian (another Rose and Alex Pilibos alumnus) as manager, although he eventually joined Soil as rhythm guitarist. In 1994, after only one live show, and one jam session recording, Hakopyan and Laranio left the band, feeling that it was not going anywhere.
Written by John Mellencamp I had a face so cute made a young girl cry And I could blow 'em away with just a wink of my eye I got all dolled up on a Saturday night Can't find a lady so I'll start a fight Hey but ain't that the American Dream But at School the young boys would assemble down in the parking lot And we spoke of the homecoming queen and all the goodies she's got Well those stories would choke a semi And every dare was do or die Hey but ain't that the American Dream (bridge) Well I grew up believin' I could do what I wanted to do When I got a little older I found that it just wasn't true There's gotta be a place for me Where I can out-be just what I want to be Hey but ain't that the American Dream Some of the girls are out teaching high school biology And all of my boyfriends they work down at Cummmins factory But me I'm still out on the streets trying to locate some destiny Hey but ain't that the American Dream (repeat bridge)