Source: Terkel, S. (1980). "Raphael Rosa." In: American Dreams, Lost and Found (pp. 124-126). New York, NY: Pantheon.
lyrics
Most of the time I'm out in the streets
Looking around, my American dream
Is to be famous, most of the time.
Most of the time I dream I can fly
Be all the way up there on the top
But I don't see how, I just want to be on TV.
Riding around in a limousine, most of the time in a limousine
Just looking normal in a limousine.
Instead of coming in at 8:00
And leaving at 8 at night
Maybe I could invent a jet pack and wind up a millionaire.
Three guys jumped me, I was walking down the street
You got to keep your head clear
They say never look back, in real life you gotta look back.
I have that driving feeling, most of the time.
I want to be on TV, most of the time.
credits
from Obliteration City,
released April 25, 2017
Matthew Archer - lead guitar
Eli Chartkoff - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
George Patterson - synths, drum machines, bass, backing vocals
Produced by George Patterson. Mixed by George Patterson and Luke Ehret.
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