Harley
From Assembly Line to Mansion: A Tale of Dreams and Downfall
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Harley didn't have no education he could hardly read and write
Harley lacked formal education and struggled with reading and writing.
He was locked into a dead-end occupation his future didn't look too bright
Harley was stuck in a dead-end job, and his future prospects seemed bleak.
He worked eighteen years on the assembly line
He spent eighteen years working on an assembly line.
Just gettin' by with a little bit of overtime
Harley managed to get by with some extra work hours (overtime).
And that could be the end of this story of mine but it's just the beginning
The previous lines set the stage for Harley's life, indicating a potential turning point.
Late one night when he was workin' graveyard Harley got himself this big
One night during the graveyard shift, Harley had a significant idea.
idea
A pivotal moment where Harley conceives a groundbreaking idea.
All he's have to do is change one little screw a save millions of dollars a
Harley realizes that by changing a single screw, he can save millions annually.
year
He works hard and saves to open his own shop, driven by this cost-saving idea.
So he worked and he saved till he could open his own shop
Harley succeeds in opening his own shop.
Money started rollin' in like it wasn't gonna stop
Money flows in abundantly.
So Harley bought a mountain built a mansion on top
Harley achieves great success, building a mansion on a mountain.
So the losers could see whom was winnin'
He flaunts his success to those who doubted him.
Only in America with nothin' but a dream only in America where every man's
Reflection on the American Dream – achieving success against the odds.
king
Reiteration of the American Dream, where every man can become a king.
First Harley's daughter Janet found a guru she gave him everything she
Shift to Harley's family members and their pursuits.
owned
Harley's daughter Janet sacrifices everything for a guru.
Then Harley junior joined some kind of rockband
His son, Harley Junior, joins a rock band and seems aimless.
And walked around all day about half stoned
Harley Junior's behavior is influenced by drug use.
His wife watched TV all the time cause she got bored
Harley's wife is disengaged and bored, resorting to watching TV.
Then one day she found a TV preacher she adored
She finds solace in a TV preacher and donates Harley's money to the cause.
And she gave all of Harley's hard earned money to the Lord
Harley's hard-earned money is given to religious purposes.
Harley started drinkin' wound up in Betty Ford to see if he could by a
Frustrated, Harley turns to drinking and seeks help at Betty Ford for a happy ending.
happy ending
Harley's struggles continue, and he seeks happiness through rehabilitation.
Then some kid who worked in Harley's factory he got himself this big idea
A new employee in Harley's factory introduces a disruptive idea involving computers.
Figured out how to do it with compures drove Harley out of business in a
This idea drives Harley out of business within a year.
year
The consequences of technological advancement impacting traditional businesses.
Now Harley's back working the assembly line
Harley returns to the assembly line, facing financial challenges.
Just gettin' by with a little bit of overtime
He manages to get by with extra work hours once again.
But don't count Harley out cause he ain't the quittin' kind
Harley refuses to give up; he is determined not to be defeated.
He stares at that computer with one thing on his mind
Despite setbacks, Harley is focused on making products more user-friendly.
How to make them things more user-friendly
His determination to adapt to technological changes and succeed.
Only in America
A reflection on the ups and downs of the American Dream.
Only in America
Reiteration of the unique opportunities and challenges found 'Only in America.'
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