American Dream

I saw her by the fountain in a shopping mall,

Just watching traffic, leaning against the wall.

She looked like her thoughts were a million miles away.

Trying to decide wither she should go or should stay.

Dressed in a droopy sweater and worn out jeans.

Probably wondering what it would be like To have,

A life where she didn’t have to live within her means.

A nice car, fancy clothes, plenty to eat and a place to bath.

Just an another American, having an American dream.

Thinking and wishing for better days and ways.

Hoping for better opportunities to come their way.

Not settling for spoiled milk and getting some cream.

Just another American, having an American dream.

There is a man digging a ditch for a new house foundation.

He works hard but his pay doesn’t rise as fast as inflation.

He barely takes home enough to feed and clothe his family.

After taxes, insurance and medical bills, he lives damnably.

Walk down any street in any American city, burg or town,

Almost every other person you see or meet have that look.

You’ll see it in their eyes, because on their face is a frown.

Dreaming of America before their whole world was shook.

Just an another American, having an American dream.

Thinking and wishing for better days and ways.

Hoping for better opportunities to come their way.

Not settling for spoiled milk and getting some cream.

Just another American, having an American dream.

America is my home and the land I love.

I believe it is blessed by my God above.

If the politicians don’t straighten up and get a grip.

All our dreams are going to turn to spit.

Just an another American, having an American dream.

Thinking and wishing for better days and ways.

Hoping for better opportunities to come their way.

Not settling for spoiled milk and getting some cream.

Just another American, having an American dream.

God bless America and the American dream.