American Tune

This song is about privilege.

I think that there's more to this song that the other commentators seem to think. On one hand I think the singer is genuinely admitting that his life is easier because of his race, gender, orientation, etc. but at the same time he sounds kind of sarcastic. Consider the lines.

"And I can get a girl pregnant, and just as easily flee Just like my straight white male dad did to me"

Even though the singer is a straight white male he still grew up without a father. Yes he has advantages over other people in some situations but that doesn't mean his life is perfect or easy.

I think that this song is making fun of both the people who think that being a straight white male doesn't make your life any easier while also making fun of the people who think it gives you a free pass in life.

I love this song. At first he sounds snarky and racist and sexist and stuff, but once it gets to "I recommend it highly" It's just like, showing how people can't choose the race/sexuality/gender they are and how some people have better rights for no reason but how they were born and, I just really love this song.

it's about the sheer randomness of who we're born as, and how it shapes your entire life and can give you an unfair advantage or disadvantage