| | American Dream Lyrics Artist(Band):Casting Crowns
All work no play may have made Jack a dull boy But all work no God has left Jack with a lost soul But he's moving on full steam He's chasing the American dream And he's gonna give his family finer things “Not this time son I've no time to waste Maybe tomorrow we'll have time to play” And then he slips into his new BMW And drives farther and farther and farther away Cause he works all day and tries to sleep at night He says things will get better; Better in time [Chorus] So he works and he builds with his own two hands And he pours all he has in a castle made with sand But the wind and the rain are comin' crashing in Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands His kingdom stands Well his American Dream is beginning to seem More and more like a nightmare With every passing day "Daddy, can you come to my game?" "Oh Baby, please don't work late." Another wasted weekend And they are slipping away 'Cause he works all day and lies awake at night He tells them things are getting better Just take a little more time [Chorus] So he works and he builds with his own two hands And he pours all he has in a castle made with sand But the wind and the rain are comin' crashing in Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands His kingdom stands He used to say, "Whoever dies with the most toys wins" But if he loses his soul, what has he gained in the end I'll take a shack on the rock Over a castle in the sand Now he works all day and cries alone at night It's not getting any better Looks like he's running out of time [Chorus] 'Cause he worked and he built with his own two hands And he poured all he had in a castle made with sand But the wind and the rain are coming crashing in Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands His kingdom stands All they really wanted was you All they really wanted was you All they really wanted was you If you find some error in American Dream Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Thanks to abby628@gmail.com for submitting the lyrics. Review about American Dream A Castle in the Sand | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/14/09 This song is truly moving to me. I know many people dream of living the "American Dream" and many assume that we live in the center of luxury and pamper ourselves greatly. But it can be a harsh wake up call when they realize that we have to work hard too, and we still have to put in our own time to live how we do. I think Casting Crowns illustrates this point perfectly. This is one of my favorite songs, and worth a listen to. "American Dream" | Reviewer: Michele Skeen | 6/16/09 Well honestly who doesn't try to live the "American Dream?" I am reading a story in an English class where it refers to the story of Rip Van Winkle as living the "American Dream." Of course I referenced Casting Crowns song because the only true and important detail to the song is that the "American Dream," can only become true with the help of the Lord. Our whole family loves Casting Crowns and the song. They truly sing the word of God. So True | Reviewer: Anonymous | 2/11/09 My fathers name is Jack and the first time I heard this song it gave me chills. It tells the same old story that is so true for many of us. And "different approach" the shack on the rock is a direct reference to Matthew 7:24 :) I hope this song inspires many to keep their focus on what we need to in life so we can finish the race to hear "well done my good and faithful servant" life. | Reviewer: stephanie | 11/27/08 the song is about americans and how they spend to much time working and trying to gain so much in this world, when they aren't giving god enough time and they should be working hard on the relationship with god. he doesn't spend time with his family, work is all he does. he doesn't have a firm foundation is christ. he's doing it all on his own. he's working up things that will end up disappearing. "I'll take a shack on the rock Over a castle in the sand," is my favorite part of the song. the way mark in i love. different approach | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/8/08 i noticed all these reviews are about God, and im not saying your wrong, but another way to view it is just on the american dream and family, how people chase down monetary possesions in a search for happiness for the ones they love, but they forget to love the ones they love. This happens alot in america today as the american dream has gone from "good family values and family life" to "good job and high pay so that i can get the good family life" .. sadly this turn in the american dream is happening, and its good that we have so many people who notice it and hope to prevent lives from being lead down this path. reality | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/21/08 this song displays the true difficulty of straying from God that everyone faces. Though the ending is never well without him, some do believe things will get better. Back 2 the Basics | Reviewer: Icthis | 12/13/07 This song is so cool! it really shows that in our lives, we can so easily forget the whole reason we're here. This song shows that sometimes, you have to forget about all of that and focus on the race that you are called to run with endurance, until we're called home. God bless you all! First line | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/29/07 Has anyone else noticed that the very first line of the song "All work no play may have made Jack a dull boy" makes a referance to Stephen King's The Shining where the main character, Jack, writes over and over again "All work no play makes Jack a dull boy." that this song I like | Reviewer: Bledar | 10/16/07 I like this song because I take more exsperience because in my country of Albani,many of the people try to be a reach people to work day and night but We need to trust only in Lord jesus for a focusin in wour life.I thanks Lord jesus that he is evything,and I like this song from Casting crowen my fav song ever | Reviewer: casting crowns addict | 9/27/07 i LOVE this song and their my fav band, when i looked this up, i found out what he was talking about jack, LOL, it is amazing to find out what realy happens in these secular (worldly) homes. i'm taking a class called "world views" and it is amazing how these things can really happen. link to a music vid of this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPqZSbs8IMo Review By Pages: 1 2 3 Review the song American Dream The area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of the lyrics.  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