American Dream
MKTO
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(Do something with your life) Ooh, (With your life) We broke down trying to leave town Flying down the road to change We were born to run, Cali here we come Escape from nowhere USA Say goodbye to white picket fences Say hello to palm trees and Benzes They say you gotta fall to have it all Yeah We don’t want two kids and a wife I don’t want a job I just want a life Sometimes the underdogs rise And the mighty fall This ain’t the same summer song that you used to know ‘Cause Jack left Diane thirty years ago The world is spinning too fast for you and me So tell me whatever happened to the American dream I know a girl I met her last night She was fresh off the plane She whispered in my ear “Baby, come here. I’ll do anything to make a name” Honey, take my hand follow me ‘cause I don’t wanna hurt you but he does I just wanna give you some real advice (Listen baby, mmm) Never take candy from a stranger And keep your eyes open for danger ‘Cause this right here is the twisted paradise This ain’t the same summer song that you used to know ‘Cause Jack left Diane thirty years ago The world is spinning too fast for you and me So tell me whatever happened to the American dream This ain’t the same summer song that you used to know So baby, let's live and die before we're getting old You know that nothing is the way it used to be So tell me whatever happened to the American dream Na na na, na na na, na na na Na na na, na na na, na na na Na na na, na na na, na na na We we were born to run, Cali here we come Gettin' out of here, baby Let's get out of here This ain’t the same summer song that you used to know ‘Cause Jack left Diane thirty years ago The world is spinning too fast for you and me So tell me whatever happened to the American dream This ain’t the same summer song that you used to know So baby, let’s live and die before we’re getting old You know that nothing is the way it used to be So tell me whatever happened to the American dream Na na na, na na na, na na na Na na na, na na na, na na na Na na na, na na na, na na na
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Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, PHALON ANTON ALEXANDER, TONY FATILIO DRAPER, T. JONES, WINSTON TAYLOR III ROGERS, ROBERT KY JUAN CLEVELAND, TOHRI MURPHY LEE HARPER, ALI K. JONES, BERNARD EDWARDS, N. ROGERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"American Dream" is a song by American musical duo MKTO from their self-titled debut album. It was released as the duo's first single in Australia and second overall single of the album.
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SongwritersThis track was written by MKTO band members Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller alongside songwriter Emanuel Kiriakou who also wrote hits for Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo amongst others.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release in 2014, "American Dream" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard US Mainstream Top 40 chart and number 14 in Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "American Dream" was released on YouTube in April 2014.
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Major ThemesThe song revolves around the themes of ambition, chasing dreams, dealing with the harsh realities of life while continuously striving for the elusive ‘American dream.’
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Genre and StyleThe song blends pop and hip-hop elements and is filled with catchy hooks and upbeat rhythm, which is a distinguishing feature of MKTO’s music.
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Social Commentary"American Dream" has been recognized as containing social commentary, subtly critiquing the diminishing middle class and income disparity within America.
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AcclaimThe song was acclaimed for its catchy, radio-friendly tune, insightful lyrics, and the band's vocal harmonies.
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Live PerformancesMKTO performed "American Dream" at several events and on TV shows, including on Good Morning America and at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2014.
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International SuccessDespite its largely American-centered themes, the song found success internationally, especially in Australia and New Zealand. This might be due to MKTO’s extensive promotional tours in those regions in 2014.
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