Switchfoot is an alternative rock band from San Diego, California. The band was formed in 1997 with the brothers Jonathan Foreman (lead singer/guitarist) and Tim Foreman (bass). Long-time friend Chad Butler (drums) joined soon after. Eventually the band evolved to what it is today with the addition of members Jerome Fontamillas (key/guitar/electronics - formerly of Mortaland Fold Zandura) and Drew Shirley (guitar - formerly of All Together Separate). Although the band started out playing at Christian music festivals, they shun the label of "Christian rock," with singer and guitarist Jon Foreman saying, "For us, it's a faith, not a genre.
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American Dream Lyrics

Switchfoot

When Success Is Equated With Excess
The Ambition For Excess Wrecks Us
As Top Of The Mind Becomes The Bottom Line
When Success Is Equated With Excess

If Your Time Ain't Been Nothing For Money
I Start To Feel Really Bad For You, Honey
Maybe Honey, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth's Been Running
If Your Time Ain't Been Nothing But Money

I Want Out Of This Machine
It Doesn't Feel Like Freedom

This Ain't My American Dream
I Want To Live And Die For Bigger Things
I'm Tired Of Fighting For Just Me
This Ain't My American Dream

When Success Is Equated With Excess
When We're Fighting For The Beamer, The Lexus
As The Heart And Soul Breath In The Company Goals
Where Success Is Equated With Excess

'cause Baby's Always Talkin' 'bout A Ring
And Talk Has Always Been The Cheapest Thing
Is It True Would You Do What I Want You To
If I Show Up With The Right Amount Of Bling?

Like A Puppet On A Monetary String
Maybe We've Been Caught Singing
Red, White, Blue, And Green
But That Ain't My America,
That Ain't My American Dream