Only in America
Dreams Unfold: America's Tapestry of Aspirations
Lyrics
Sun coming' up over New York City
Sun rising over New York City, symbolizing the start of a new day.
School bus driver in a traffic jam
School bus driver stuck in traffic, representing everyday struggles.
Staring out at the faces in a rear view mirror
Reflection on the diverse faces in the rear-view mirror.
Lookin' at the promise of the Promised Land
Hope and potential of achieving the "Promised Land" or a better life.
One kid dreams of fame and fortune
One person dreaming of fame and wealth.
One kid helps pay the rent
Another person contributing to practical needs, like paying rent.
One could end up going to prison
Potential for one person to end up in prison, highlighting challenges.
One just might be president
Possibility for someone to become the President, reflecting ambition.
Only in America
Emphasis on unique opportunities and situations in America.
Dreamin' in red white and blue
Dreaming with patriotic colors—red, white, and blue.
Only in America
Reiteration of the distinctive dreams possible in America.
Where we dream as big as we want to
Encouragement to dream as big as one desires.
We all get a chance
Everyone has a chance to pursue their dreams.
Everybody gets to dance
Celebration of life and opportunities—everyone gets to dance.
Only in America
Reiteration of unique possibilities in America.
Sun goin' down on an LA freeway
Sunset over an LA freeway, marking the end of the day.
Newly weds in the back of a limosine
Newlyweds in a limousine, symbolizing romance and new beginnings.
A welder's son and a banker's daughter
Diverse backgrounds with shared desires for success and wealth.
All they want is every thing
Ambition for everything in life—material success and happiness.
She came out here to be an actress
An individual pursuing dreams of becoming an actress.
He was a singer in a band
A person who was once a singer in a band.
They might just go back to Oklahoma
Potential return to Oklahoma, reflecting on missed opportunities.
And talk about the stars they could have been
Regretful thoughts about unfulfilled dreams.
Only in America
Reiteration of unique opportunities and situations in America.
Dreamin' in red white and blue
Dreaming with patriotic colors—red, white, and blue.
Only in America
Reiteration of the distinctive dreams possible in America.
Where we dream as big as we want to
Encouragement to dream as big as one desires.
We all get a chance
Everyone has a chance to pursue their dreams.
Everybody gets to dance
Celebration of life and opportunities—everyone gets to dance.
Only in America
Reiteration of unique possibilities in America.
Only in America
Emphasis on unique opportunities and situations in America.
Dreamin' in red white and blue
Dreaming with patriotic colors—red, white, and blue.
Only in America
Reiteration of the distinctive dreams possible in America.
Where we dream as big as we want to
Encouragement to dream as big as one desires.
We all get a chance
Everyone has a chance to pursue their dreams.
Everybody gets to dance
Celebration of life and opportunities—everyone gets to dance.
Only in America
Reiteration of unique possibilities in America.
Yeah Only in America
Expressing excitement and pride about exclusive opportunities in America.
Only in America
Reiteration of the uniqueness and special nature of America.
Where we dream in red white and blue
Dreaming with patriotic colors—red, white, and blue.
Yeah we dream as big as we want to
Encouragement to dream as big as one desires.
Only in America
Final affirmation of the exceptional opportunities found only in America.
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