I think that this song focuses on the American dream and its disappointments.
Since we are children, we are told that we are going to grow up, get married, have kids, have a job, buy a house, etc. This is the American dream. Then when we get there, we're not happy, and we're confused and trapped by a mortgage, marriage, and kids.
Goin' to work on Monday
Got yourself a family
All utility bills have been paid
You can't tell your best buddy that you love him
So check it out
Where does our time go
Got a brand new house in escrow
Sleepin' with your back to your loved one
This is all that we've learned about happiness
"I hope they have a better understanding..." embodies hope for the next generation to really find out what makes them happy, rather than following the formula of the "American dream."
I think that this song focuses on the American dream and its disappointments.
Since we are children, we are told that we are going to grow up, get married, have kids, have a job, buy a house, etc. This is the American dream. Then when we get there, we're not happy, and we're confused and trapped by a mortgage, marriage, and kids.
Goin' to work on Monday Got yourself a family All utility bills have been paid You can't tell your best buddy that you love him So check it out Where does our time go Got a brand new house in escrow Sleepin' with your back to your loved one This is all that we've learned about happiness
"I hope they have a better understanding..." embodies hope for the next generation to really find out what makes them happy, rather than following the formula of the "American dream."
That's always what stood out to me anyway. :)