Only in America
Dreams Unfold: A Rags-to-Riches Tale in 'Only in America'
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Only in America
Expressing a unique quality specific to America.
Can a guy from anywhere
Highlighting the universal possibility for anyone, regardless of origin.
Go to sleep a pauper and wake up a millionaire
Emphasizing the American dream: moving from poverty to wealth overnight.
Only in America
Reiterating the exceptional opportunities found in America.
Can a kid without a cent
Stressing the potential for success even for those starting with nothing.
Get a break and maybe grow up to be President
Illustrating the possibility of a humble beginning leading to the presidency.
Only in America
Repeating the idea of America as a land of opportunities.
Land of opportunity, yeah
Defining America as a country full of chances for success.
Would a classy girl like you fall for a poor boy like me
Questioning the likelihood of an affluent person falling for someone less privileged.
Only in America
Reaffirming the exceptional nature of America's opportunities.
Can a kid who's washin' cars
Portraying a scenario where even a low-status job can lead to great achievements.
Take a giant step and reach right up and touch the stars
Emphasizing the ability to reach high goals despite humble beginnings.
Only in America
Repeating the idea of dreams coming true uniquely in America.
Could a dream like this come true
Questioning the possibility of such dreams elsewhere.
Could a guy like me start with nothing and end up with you
Positing the idea that someone could start with nothing and end up with a romantic partner.
Only in America
Reiterating the theme of America as a land of unparalleled opportunities.
Land of opportunity, yeah
Confirming the idea that America provides abundant opportunities.
Would a classy girl like you fall for a poor boy like me
Revisiting the theme of romantic possibilities despite economic disparities.
Only in America (poor boy like me)
Repetition for emphasis on the unique American experience for someone less privileged.
Only in America (only in America)
Continued emphasis on the exclusive nature of opportunities found only in America.
Only in America (only in America)
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