Souvenirs
Searching for Love: A Journey Through Heartland Disillusionment
Lyrics
I set out like Kerouac in my American car
I embark on a journey inspired by Jack Kerouac, driving my American car.
Carryin' a dream and a road map deep in my American heart
Carrying a dream and a roadmap deep within my American heart.
But where's them mountain majesties? Where's those waves of grain?
Expressing disappointment at not seeing the majestic mountains and waving fields described in patriotic songs.
Billboards from sea to shining sea, man, it ain't the same
Observing the overwhelming presence of billboards across the country, indicating a changed and commercialized landscape.
I've been searching for the promised land
Expressing the quest for a promised land but finding only commercialized and superficial attractions.
But it's just another neon, come on, roadside stand
Describing the promised land as just another neon, roadside stand, losing its significance.
Little tin toys that fall apart, that's all they got here
Referring to cheap and fragile souvenirs as representative of what the place has to offer.
I come all this way to find my heart all I get is souvenirs
Expressing disappointment at the journey, having come all this way and finding only superficial mementos.
They got Mount Rushmore on a cup, everybody needs one of those
Mentioning the commercialization of iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, reducing them to mere souvenir items.
For a dollar more they'll fill it up, you can drink out of Lincoln's nose
Highlighting the triviality of souvenirs, even humorously suggesting drinking from Lincoln's nose on a cup.
They got the hard rock T-shirts, they got Elvis too
Listing the commercialized items, including hard rock T-shirts and Elvis memorabilia.
Sooner or later mark my words, they're gonna get you
Suggesting that commercial influences will eventually impact everyone.
I've been searching for the promised land
Reiterating the search for a promised land but finding only commercialized attractions.
But it's just another neon come-on roadside stand
Describing the promised land as just another neon, roadside stand, losing its significance.
Little tin toys that fall apart, that's all they got here
Referring to cheap and fragile souvenirs as representative of what the place has to offer.
I come all this way to find my heart all I get is souvenirs
Expressing disappointment at the journey, having come all this way and finding only superficial mementos.
Baby, I believed in you, I thought you believed in me
Expressing belief in a genuine connection, questioning if the other party shares the same sentiment.
I thought we had a love that's true, not a close facsimile
Reflecting on a relationship that may not be as true as initially thought, possibly a shallow imitation of love.
Now I don't want your dime store ring turns my finger green
Rejecting materialistic symbols of affection, like a cheap ring that tarnishes the finger.
I don't want your dimestore love I want the real thing
Expressing a desire for authentic love rather than a superficial, imitation version.
I've been searching for the promised land
Reiterating the search for a promised land but finding only commercialized attractions.
But it's just another neon come-on roadside stand
Describing the promised land as just another neon, roadside stand, losing its significance.
Little tin toys that fall apart, that's all they got here
Referring to cheap and fragile souvenirs as representative of what the place has to offer.
I come all this way to find my heart all I get is souvenirs
Expressing disappointment at the journey, having come all this way and finding only superficial mementos.
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