I don't really think this song is a jab at Bush, cause when Switchfoot makes a political statement, it's usually less about politics and more about money and economics. They're not making the stereotypical punk statement of "BUSH SUCKS!". Notice, the theme of the American dream throughout the song. The American dream isn't to be a great president, the American dream is to be wealthy. Jon is simply saying that wealth and fame isn't his American Dream. He wants to live and die for bigger things.
I don't really think this song is a jab at Bush, cause when Switchfoot makes a political statement, it's usually less about politics and more about money and economics. They're not making the stereotypical punk statement of "BUSH SUCKS!". Notice, the theme of the American dream throughout the song. The American dream isn't to be a great president, the American dream is to be wealthy. Jon is simply saying that wealth and fame isn't his American Dream. He wants to live and die for bigger things.