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- American Life Lyrics / with translationsDo I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
I tried to be a boy,
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess,
I tried to be the best
I guess I did it wrong,
That's why I wrote this song
This type of modern life - Is it for me?
This type of modern life - Is it for free?
So, I went into a bar looking for sympathy
A little company - I tried to find a friend
It's more easily said it's always been the same
This type of modern life -Is not for me?
This type of modern life -Is not for free?
American life
I live the american dream
You are the best thing I've seen,
You are not just a dream
I tried to stay ahead,
I tried to stay on top
I tried to play the part,
But somehow I forgot
Just what I did it for
And why I wanted more
This type of modern life - Is it for me?
This type of modern life - Is it for free?
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
American life
I live the american dream
You are the best thing I've seen,
You are not just a dream
I tried to be a boy,
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess,
I tried to be the best
I tried to find a friend,
I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top...
f*ck it...
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
I'm drinking a Soy latte
I get a double shot
It goes right through my body
And you know
I'm satisfied,
I drive my mini cooper
And I'm feeling super-dooper
Yo they tell I'm a trooper
And you know I'm satisfied
I do yoga and pilates
And the room is full of hotties
So I'm checking out the bodies
And you know I'm satisfied
I'm digging on the isotopes
This metaphysic's shit is dope
And if all this can give me hope
You know I'm satisfied
I got a lawyer and a manager
An agent and a chef
Three nannies, an assistant
And a driver and a jet
A trainer and a butler
And a bodyguard or five
A gardener and a stylist
Do you think I'm satisfied?
I'd like to express my extreme point of view
I'm not Christian and I'm not a Jew
I'm just living out the American dream
And I just realized that nothing Is what it seems
Do I have to change my name
Am I gonna be a star
Do I have to change my name
Am I gonna be a star?
Do I have to change my name
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
I tried to be a boy,
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess,
I tried to be the best
I guess I did it wrong,
That's why I wrote this song
This type of modern life - Is it for me?
This type of modern life - Is it for free?
So, I went into a bar looking for sympathy
A little company - I tried to find a friend
It's more easily said it's always been the same
This type of modern life -Is not for me?
This type of modern life -Is not for free?
American life
I live the american dream
You are the best thing I've seen,
You are not just a dream
I tried to stay ahead,
I tried to stay on top
I tried to play the part,
But somehow I forgot
Just what I did it for
And why I wanted more
This type of modern life - Is it for me?
This type of modern life - Is it for free?
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
American life
I live the american dream
You are the best thing I've seen,
You are not just a dream
I tried to be a boy,
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess,
I tried to be the best
I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top...
f*ck it...
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
I'm drinking a Soy latte
I get a double shot
It goes right through my body
And you know
I'm satisfied,
I drive my mini cooper
And I'm feeling super-dooper
Yo they tell I'm a trooper
And you know I'm satisfied
I do yoga and pilates
And the room is full of hotties
So I'm checking out the bodies
And you know I'm satisfied
I'm digging on the isotopes
This metaphysic's shit is dope
And if all this can give me hope
You know I'm satisfied
I got a lawyer and a manager
An agent and a chef
Three nannies, an assistant
And a driver and a jet
A trainer and a butler
And a bodyguard or five
A gardener and a stylist
Do you think I'm satisfied?
I'd like to express my extreme point of view
I'm not Christian and I'm not a Jew
I'm just living out the American dream
And I just realized that nothing Is what it seems
Do I have to change my name
Am I gonna be a star
Do I have to change my name
Am I gonna be a star?
Do I have to change my name
Facts about American Life
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American Life is written by . Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzai.
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It is first released on April 21, 2003 as part of Madonna's album "American Life" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Madonna's song 'American Life' serves as a critique of the American dream, highlighting its backside, which is the hollowness it may bring. The lyrics express questioning towards social norms, they also criticize materialism and the inability to police one's self-worth, thus characterizing a very disillusioned view of the modern life and its consumerism. Most of the lyrics of American life are still focused on introspection, social commentary, angst, hope, and joy. However, it still goes on to highlight identity and self-exploration, disillusionment with the present and the endless quest for happiness and satisfaction. The lyrics contain some adult-oriented themes and language which may not be suitable for the audience of age less than thirteen, such as swearing, and talking about personal and societal expectations and struggles.
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American Life falls under the genre Pop.
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American Life song length is 4 minutes and 57 seconds.
Who wrote American Life lyrics?
American Life is written by . Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzai.
✔️
When was American Life released?
It is first released on April 21, 2003 as part of Madonna's album "American Life" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind American Life lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Madonna's song 'American Life' serves as a critique of the American dream, highlighting its backside, which is the hollowness it may bring. The lyrics express questioning towards social norms, they also criticize materialism and the inability to police one's self-worth, thus characterizing a very disillusioned view of the modern life and its consumerism. Most of the lyrics of American life are still focused on introspection, social commentary, angst, hope, and joy. However, it still goes on to highlight identity and self-exploration, disillusionment with the present and the endless quest for happiness and satisfaction. The lyrics contain some adult-oriented themes and language which may not be suitable for the audience of age less than thirteen, such as swearing, and talking about personal and societal expectations and struggles.
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Which genre is American Life?
American Life falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song American Life?
American Life song length is 4 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): . Madonna, Mirwais AhmadzaiRecord Label(s): 2003 Warner Bros Records Inc
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