I'm your average man On American land. White picket fences So you know who I am. I've got a notion Not to go through the motions - the motions. The American Dream was never for me. I got a chip on my shoulder - not apart of the scene. American dreams are not what I need So if you're selling the dreams, don't even bother with me. I work all day just to feed the machine While I go hungry trying to follow my dreams Cause I'm down in the pipe now Trying not to wipe out - Slipping and sliding falling short to my self doubt. I've got a notion Not to go through the motions. I've got a notion Not to go through the motions - the motions. The American Dream was never for me. I got a chip on my shoulder - not apart of the scene. American dreams are not what I need So if you're selling the dreams, don't even bother with me. I've got a notion Not to go though the motions. I've got a notion Not to go through the motions