get home from school
and walk through the door
so stressed from your day
you pass out on the floor
but its not long before you're reminded
why you hate going home living in a prison
where no one leaves you alone
tired of the yelling and being pushed around
being told your worthless and letting everyone down
no escape from your nightmare
no escape from yourself
no one to turn to
no escape from this hell
American family, American dream
it doesn't exist, things aren't what they seem
mommy's a s*** and daddy's always drunk
and the bruises on your face never go untouched
American dream
remember you're not alone, theres a way out
no room for fear, no time for doubt
don't let them tell you, you'll never be anything
don't believe their lies, because they don't mean a thing
and walk through the door
so stressed from your day
you pass out on the floor
but its not long before you're reminded
why you hate going home living in a prison
where no one leaves you alone
tired of the yelling and being pushed around
being told your worthless and letting everyone down
no escape from your nightmare
no escape from yourself
no one to turn to
no escape from this hell
American family, American dream
it doesn't exist, things aren't what they seem
mommy's a s*** and daddy's always drunk
and the bruises on your face never go untouched
American dream
remember you're not alone, theres a way out
no room for fear, no time for doubt
don't let them tell you, you'll never be anything
don't believe their lies, because they don't mean a thing