Songs About The American Dream

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About The American Dream? We think you'll find some new tunes. Here are 25 of the top ones.

All Falls Down by Kanye West

From the album, The College Dropout, released on February 10, 2004

"All Falls Down" is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on his debut album, The College Dropout, in 2004. The song features a guest appearance from singer-songwriter Syleena Johnson. The song samples Lauryn Hill's "Mystery of Iniquity". The song is built around a sample of Lauryn Hill's "Mystery of Iniquity". The song's lyrics deal with materialism and hypocrisy in the hip-hop industry. The song's title is a reference to the fall of the Roman Empire. "All Falls Down" was produced by Kanye West and features additional production from Miri Ben-Ari, Syleena Johnson, and Ken Lewis. The song was mixed by Manny Marroquin and mastered by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner.

Dear Maria, Count Me In by All Time Low

From the album, So Wrong, It's Right, released on September 25, 2007

"Dear Maria, Count Me In" is a song by American rock band All Time Low. It was released on July 22, 2008, as the lead single from their third studio album, Nothing Personal (2009). The song was written by lead singer and guitarist Alex Gaskarth and keyboardist and backing vocalist Rian Dawson, and was produced by Mike Green. The song is an uptempo pop punk track with a catchy hook. The lyrics are about a young man pining for a girl who is in a relationship with someone else. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Alternative Songs chart.

The 1975 by The 1975

From the album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, released on October 14, 2022

"The 1975" is the debut single by the English indie rock band The 1975, released on September 14, 2012 as part of their self-titled debut studio album. It was written by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matt Healy and produced by their producer Mike Crossey. The song is a mix of pop-rock and indie music, with dreamy synths, pulsing electric guitars, and a catchy vocal melody. The lyrics of the song reflect on the experiences of youth and the desire to experience life over and over again. The song peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart and has become a fan favorite, with the band performing it at numerous shows. The music video for the song was released on September 14, 2012, and features the band performing the song in a live setting.

The Number You Have Dialed Is Not in Service by $uicideboy$

From the album, Long Term Effects of SUFFERING, released on August 13, 2021

"The Number You Have Dialed Is Not in Service" is a song by rap duo $uicideboy$ featuring production from Budd Dwyer. The track was released on the group's 2017 album Eternal Gray. The song is a mournful reflection on the death of a loved one, as well as a meditation on the complicated feelings that come with loss. The song's title references the moment when a person dials a number only to be told that the number is no longer in service, a reminder that the person they are trying to call has passed away. The verses of the song are brief and melancholic, with the chorus repeating the words “the number you have dialed is not in service”. The production is minimalistic and haunting, using distant, echoing piano notes and low bass to create an atmosphere of dread and loneliness. The song's vocal delivery is raw and emotional, providing a gut-wrenching insight into the pain of losing a loved one.

Satellite by Rise Against

From the album, Endgame, released on January 1, 2011

"Satellite" is a song by the American punk rock band Rise Against, released as the third single from their sixth studio album, Endgame. The song was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore. It was released in 2011 and reached the number 10 spot on the U.S. Alternative chart. The song is a melodic expression of the band's longing for a sense of freedom and hope in the face of an uncertain future. The lyrics speak of feeling lost and needing a guide, and ultimately, of the desire to transcend one's own limitations. Musically, the song is characterized by an anthemic chorus and an urgent, driving rhythm.