American Dream
Casting Crowns
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All work no play may have made Jack a dull boy But all work no God has left Jack with a lost soul But he's moving on full steam He's chasing the American dream He's gonna give his family the finer things Not this time son I've no time to waste But maybe tomorrow we'll have time to play And then he slips into his new little BMW And drives farther and farther, farther away 'Cause he works all day and tries to sleep at night He tells him thing will get better Oh better in time So he works and he builds with his own two hands And he pours all he has in a castle made with sand But the wind and the rain are comin' crashing in Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands But will his kingdom stand? His American Dream is beginning to seem More and more like a nightmare With every passing day Daddy, can you come to my game? Oh Baby, please don't work late Another wasted weekend And they are slipping away 'Cause he works all day and lies awake at night He tells them things will get better Just take a little more time So he works and he builds with his own two hands And he pours all he had in a castle made with sand But the wind and the rain are coming crashing in Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands But will his kingdom stand? He used to say, whoever dies with the most toys wins But if he loses his soul, what has he gained in the end I'll take a shack on the rock Over a castle in the sand Now he works all day and cries alone at night It's not getting any better Looks like he's running out of time 'Cause he worked and he built with his own two hands And he poured all he had in a castle made with sand But the wind and the rain are coming crashing in Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands His kingdom stands All they really wanted was You All they really wanted was You All they really wanted was You
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Written by: Hector Cervantes, Mark Hall
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"American Dream" by Casting Crowns was included in their self-titled debut album "Casting Crowns," released in 2003.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls into the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) genre.
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Chart Success Classification"American Dream" was a successful track which increased the overall popularity of the album, although it was not released as a single.
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Band ClassificationCasting Crowns is comprised of contemporary Christian musicians and pastors from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Song Theme ClassificationThe song discusses the emptiness and futility of chasing after material wealth and success at the cost of meaningful relationships and spiritual wellness.
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Language Classification"American Dream" was written and performed in English.
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Target Audience ClassificationThe song carried a potent message for the contemporary Christian community and anyone experiencing a sense of emptiness despite material success.
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Inspiration ClassificationAs with many of their other songs, "American Dream" was inspired by the band members' experiences as church ministers, particularly concerning the struggles many people face in prioritizing family and faith over worldly desires.
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Songwriting Process ClassificationLike most songs by the band, the lead vocalist Mark Hall took the lead in the songwriting process for "American Dream", translating real-life experiences and struggles into potent, relatable lyrics.
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Impact Classification"American Dream", along with other songs by Casting Crowns, has been determinant in their success and recognition as one of the top Christian bands in the United States.
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