Made In The USA
American Dreams: Chasing Gold, Fame, and the Price of Success
Lyrics
Working for the man
Expressing dissatisfaction with working for someone else.
Man, I'm getting tired
Feeling fatigued or weary from work.
Some one tell my ass when I can
Desiring information on when one can retire.
Finally retire and have it made
Looking forward to retirement and a comfortable life.
Made in the USA
Proudly emphasizing that the success is in the USA.
I can buy a truck
Expressing the ability to afford a truck.
Paint that sucker gold
Suggesting a desire for extravagance by painting the truck gold.
Put some nuts behind it
Playfully mentioning adding decorative elements to the truck.
Make sure everybody knows
Wanting to showcase success to everyone.
I got it Made in the USA
Reiterating pride in achieving success in the USA.
I got a southern disposition
Identifying with a Southern attitude or mindset.
And a puffed out chest
Expressing confidence or arrogance with a puffed-out chest.
Johnny walker do the talking
Referring to using Johnny Walker (whiskey) to communicate.
Smith and Wesson do the rest
Indicating reliance on firearms (Smith and Wesson).
I could post a song
Noting the potential popularity of posting a song.
Watch the numbers soar
Expecting an increase in attention or followers.
Then I'll be eating steak
Anticipating a prosperous future with luxury.
With Dr. Phil and Pauly Shore
Imagining dining with celebrities like Dr. Phil and Pauly Shore.
I got it made, Made in the USA
Reaffirming success and contentment in the USA.
Everybody's famous
Observing widespread fame and collective sadness.
Everybody's sad
Highlighting the prevalence of sorrow among people.
Crop it, filter
Commenting on the common practice of enhancing or altering images.
Now it ain't so bad
Indicating that despite enhancements, life is not as bad as it seems.
We got it made
Reiterating the sense of accomplishment and prosperity in the USA.
Made in the USA
Emphasizing success and achievement being in the USA.
I can work an algorithm
Claiming proficiency in handling complex algorithms.
With my chiseled chest
Combining intelligence with physical attributes.
But I'll be forgotten by the morning
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of online recognition.
Cause the 'rithm don't rest
Highlighting the continuous nature of algorithms despite personal rest.
Send your thoughts and prayers
Suggesting a routine of offering thoughts and prayers.
Every single day
Advocating daily expressions of support and empathy.
Stuck inside a cycle
Describing a persistent and unbroken cycle of issues.
We won't make it go away
Acknowledging challenges that won't easily disappear.
Because it's made, Made in the USA
Reaffirming that the situation is a product of the USA.
We got a couple glaring problems
Pointing out significant problems that are being ignored.
We refuse to address
Emphasizing a refusal to address and tackle those problems.
We keep our eyes on the money
Stating a focus on financial gains as a guiding principle.
Cause the money makes the rules I guess
Acknowledging the influence of money in establishing rules.
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