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American Dream

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Jan. 19, 19821 viewer

American Dream Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I hate my family, hate my school, speed limits and the golden rule
Hate people who aren't what they seem, more than anything else, American Dream
American Dream's gonna swallow you whole, it's bursting at the seam
It'll sweep you away, so enjoy it today, tomorrow you'll be old thus useless

[Chorus]
American Dream... American Dream....
American Dream, that's ok, cause no one dare give you away

[Verse 2]
I hate my job, I hate your god, I hate hypocrites and common slobs
Hate people who aren't what they seem, more than anything else, American Dream
Promise me today I'll have a Chevrolet, with whitewalls on the side
One boy, one girl, comfortable lies

[Chorus]
The American Dream... American Dream...
American Dream, that's ok, cause no one dare give you away
American Dream!

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Release Date
January 19, 1982
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