Songs about American Dream Disillusionment

The American Dream, a beacon of hope for many, often reveals a harsher reality upon closer inspection. Songs capturing this disillusionment peel back the layers of a promised prosperity to expose the struggles beneath.

Dive into the lyrics that articulate this complex sentiment and explore how different artists have voiced their own encounters with the elusive American Dream.

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Song
Artist
    1. Born In The U.S.A. Bruce Springsteen
    2. Deer Dance System Of A Down
    3. XXX. (feat. U2) Kendrick Lamar
    4. Sad Statue System Of A Down
    5. The American Dream is Killing Me Green Day
    6. This Is Not America David Bowie