American Dream.

LYRICS & SONG ANALYSIS

Verse 1:

It seems like it all changed

Over night and then by day

We were all somebody else

And who knew we would find

Everybody in our tribe

That were couple clicks away

Pre-chorus:

Now that connections are made

Awareness and questions are raised 

This is our own generation's way

Freedom and culture and power

Updated every hour

Is this the new American dream?

Chorus:

Oh, right here is where we're livin’

Influenced by the music, oh 

We know what we got

And we got one shot 

Let's make the most out of this

Infinite dreamin’ 

Spreading our lovin’, oh

Sending out a sign

That we got this right

Let's make the most out of this world

Verse 2:

People say that today

You and I have lost our touch 

But I don’t see it all that way

We create instead of wait

To go out and make a change

Linking up to advocate

Bridge:

Know exactly when to

Connect and disconnect

Standing on two feet

On the things I believe

Not swayed by anything

That I may see

American Dream reflects my generation's collective sentiment and spirit when facing today's society, touching upon the influence of America's political and cultural climate and social media on our ideals and behavior. As the song progresses, it illustrates our journey figuring out how society operates and how social media platforms, such as Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok, and Youtube, function within this society.

American Dream examines how my generation started oblivious to this social system, yet, eventually, discovered our respective roles and how we can contribute as individuals. The song's first verse describes our introduction to social media, painting a brief period of confusion and curiosity. The transitional pre-chorus demonstrates how we embrace and accept these platforms into our daily lives. However, we still want to know what more we can do with these resources. Using the chorus and the second verse, the song briefly hints at how my peers and I utilize these prevalent public platforms to advocate for critical social issues and raise awareness for positive social or policy-based progression.