Drayton Farley - American Dream [Audio]

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  • Lyrics:
    I’m a just keep watching
    I think my hearts stopping
    Nicotine fiend of a man
    I was born this way
    I’m government slave and
    I was raised on stolen land
    It’s a hard up kind of life
    Begging the ashtray for nickels and dimes
    Writing these songs trying to wrap my mind
    around a bullshit American Dream
    I’m still a six-gun owning
    Bet the truth hurts don’t it
    Won’t you catch me if you can
    I hope all is well It’ll be a cold day in hell
    When you pry it from my dying hands
    ‘Cause it’s a hard up kind of life
    When paying your dues don’t get you by
    You’re working all week to make some overtime
    To pay for this bullshit American Dream
    I’ve heard once to be dreaming means you’ve got to be asleep
    And I’ve grown tired of counting these sheep
    I had a dream I was drugged and when I finally woke up
    I went and blew up my TV
    ‘Cause it’s a hard up kind of life
    When you’re not allowed to get a natural high
    Here’s a pill to help you sleep just give it some time
    Now you’re addicted to this bullshit American Dream
    It’s a hard up kind of life
    Begging the ashtray for nickels and dimes
    Writing these songs trying to wrap my mind
    around a bullshit American Dream
    -
    Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1coCqg...
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    www.draytonfarley.com
    Recorded at Apartment 45
    Hargrove Records (2020)
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  • @jimmyortiz4300
    @jimmyortiz4300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I got halfway through, grabbed a beer from the fridge and re started it. Beautiful man.

  • @IStrokerl
    @IStrokerl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm a log hauler, this song is 100% truth in every word!

  • @add376
    @add376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Don't skip over WV when you start touring. You'll get a lot of love in the rural areas here ♥️

  • @colt.4556
    @colt.4556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I listen to this on the way to work all the time. I work skilled labor but it's not paying the bills these days and the most simplistic American dream of buying a small house and some land to raise a family on seems to have been taken from us. It's at the point where us good ole boys who rather be honest men and work for what we want how we were raised to do will have to become goons in order to feed our families.

    • @punkhyena875
      @punkhyena875 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      America is a bullshit debt slave state on its way to ruin.

    • @GGGboi
      @GGGboi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep we aren’t far off from that I’m afraid

  • @christaylor402
    @christaylor402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Came here from TikTok and this is what I look for in country music

    • @caseyscott3588
      @caseyscott3588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here brother

    • @MontanaCamp
      @MontanaCamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Check out if you haven't already tyler childers. Colter wall. Lost dog street band. I can give you more if you want

    • @issacog4084
      @issacog4084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly sad that we have to say we came from TikTok lol

    • @kellymccormack1760
      @kellymccormack1760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Love him!

    • @christineleibold6474
      @christineleibold6474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME HERE!!! Great voice!!!❤

  • @tylerresnick2480
    @tylerresnick2480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If this isn’t the best country song of 2020 it’s top 3. THIS IS COUNTRY! Good, honest writing.

  • @mazzy_moon3061
    @mazzy_moon3061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    as a person born and raised in central appalachia, i relate to this song so hard. thank you for bringing the real ‘american dream’ to other people’s attention.

    • @colt.4556
      @colt.4556 ปีที่แล้ว

      Southern Appalachia here.... I relate as well to the point it hurts down in my bones.

    • @Worldsphuked
      @Worldsphuked 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I think it’s got the attention from the rite crowd. Can say much for the rest of em. Shit happening today , just ain’t no words for.

  • @jamkiss24
    @jamkiss24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had to come here to comment.. ‘not allowed to get a natural high, but here’s a pill to help you sleep just give it some time’
    This song is very well written. All facts.

  • @awfoutdoors6299
    @awfoutdoors6299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    We will have a great future, love your music.

  • @mariahdejonge424
    @mariahdejonge424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I can see his music being featured on Yellowstone!

  • @khloej9569
    @khloej9569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    been listening to this a lot lately. my aunt & uncle have been in the ICU with covid, we just lost my uncle. if my aunt lives through her treatment she'll be working paying back the ambulance rides and hospital stays the rest of her life. american nightmare

  • @bdn322
    @bdn322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song hit me way to hard. I showed it to my father and now he sends me your songs to listen too.

  • @crissoredline8004
    @crissoredline8004 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Forget Oliver, this guys true American country! 👍

  • @whitneydavison7171
    @whitneydavison7171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Give this dude a record deal !!!!

  • @trentpotter7666
    @trentpotter7666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much truth in this song, great voice and songwriting. True artist aren't appreciated like they should be.

  • @codymartin4688
    @codymartin4688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I say this every day!! Thank you from a blue collar brotherhood

  • @MagickMulatta
    @MagickMulatta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn I cried this is such a beautiful and truthful song that spoke to my very soul

  • @jakeheistman7542
    @jakeheistman7542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just happened to hear these songs and I can’t stop listening. God Bless and Good Luck!

  • @daltonloftis8893
    @daltonloftis8893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was most definitely late for this one but man I love this song it popped up on my Spotify one day at the gym n it has been my go to ever since

  • @darrin4891
    @darrin4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found this song on tik tok a couple days ago and have listened to it probably 50+ times truly a great song man

  • @christopherwayne9949
    @christopherwayne9949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What the actual hell? Drayton, you are incredible, man. Just found this today and can't find a song I don't love on Spotify. Telling everyone I know.

  • @zackarydennis2957
    @zackarydennis2957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found this man last night and im in love. Him and Tyler childers are my favorites.

  • @coolguykooper
    @coolguykooper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Heard it on spotify radio yesterday, played it over 100x already. Keep up the work🤙🏻

  • @brantleyriddle7834
    @brantleyriddle7834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hot damn that’s what I’m talking about!

  • @RiZKNiNJa
    @RiZKNiNJa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    10/10 song, not sure how it hasn’t blown up yet, but I’m sure it will soon, keep it up man! Good job

  • @punkhyena875
    @punkhyena875 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this.

  • @trevergriffith4647
    @trevergriffith4647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love it brotha🤙

  • @danielleboyar6742
    @danielleboyar6742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    HOW ARE YOU NOT FAMOUS YET. Just discovered you and fell in love.

  • @lakotahpressler3554
    @lakotahpressler3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song has so much meaning to it coming from a native

  • @mankind8097
    @mankind8097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this man is going places! love your music man!

  • @traceconn4781
    @traceconn4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's good

  • @twerdt6071
    @twerdt6071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad tic tok brought me across you. Subbed, keep doin your thing brother!

  • @Pumpmaster77
    @Pumpmaster77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, clear eyed look at the U.S. well done.

  • @jordanweaver9759
    @jordanweaver9759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    120 hours every two weeks to barley scrape by 👍

  • @xxxpeep9129
    @xxxpeep9129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay was gonna a day ago but I was driving but damn good man damn good stay picking hope you go far this is gold

  • @threesmithens778
    @threesmithens778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh yeah he gets it...

  • @mattjones416
    @mattjones416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best thing I have heard in years. Keep doing you bro.

  • @Tony2Glock
    @Tony2Glock 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song should've blown up before Oliver Anthony.

  • @laurenloggins826
    @laurenloggins826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found you on TikTok and I just hate that it’s taken me this long. Your music is incredible and tells the stories that country music is supposed to tell. How it was in the beginning… how it’s meant to be. -a hillbilly girl with disdain for the govmunt ♥️

  • @poopy8390
    @poopy8390 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I'm Nick and I'm addicted to this Bullshit American dream!

  • @michaelmansur8469
    @michaelmansur8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds fantastic! You favor Tyler Childers sound alot I dig it

  • @alexm6851
    @alexm6851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man there's a lot of different parts of different songs where you kinda give me some Slaid Cleaves vibes and I gotta say I dig it.

    • @jbcarseiii
      @jbcarseiii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Slaid Cleaves was always the truth doubled down!

  • @adriannefriday1008
    @adriannefriday1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Love it!

  • @happyness1775
    @happyness1775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please come to Missouri when you tour ty!

  • @traceconn4781
    @traceconn4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg 😲 😱 😲 😱

  • @TheNewmanfamily04
    @TheNewmanfamily04 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this ♥️

  • @johnturnage6363
    @johnturnage6363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful voice bro

  • @masterbastard7521
    @masterbastard7521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn fine tune ol son

  • @user-me3us5ni5g
    @user-me3us5ni5g 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite singer

  • @xEllieshortsx
    @xEllieshortsx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so fantastic!!🥰

  • @jondoggyy
    @jondoggyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see 50k views for you! Congratulations! Great songs.

  • @ivhadway2mini
    @ivhadway2mini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn good song!

  • @Walktheline12
    @Walktheline12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’ve got soul great song!

  • @spencerhoward6486
    @spencerhoward6486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I discovered you after seeing your name on Alvarez's website. This is the first song I came across... I love it! I see similarities in your music and mine... guess your a new found inspiration.
    Keep it up buddy! 🤙🤘

  • @Daeira1
    @Daeira1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice! I hope you do not give up on chasing your dream. You've got the talent, no doubt about it.

  • @Tanker39
    @Tanker39 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer song, cuts deep brother!

  • @zacharyboswell5263
    @zacharyboswell5263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t wait for you to get big, definitely underrated

  • @amandabyro7685
    @amandabyro7685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tiktok brought me here, I am not disappointed. This is excellent stuff!

  • @msnrmn
    @msnrmn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fantastic music man. Hope to see you go far in your music career! - listening over in the UK

  • @sup393
    @sup393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got here from seeing a ad for you playing with Willie and Charley Crockett

  • @MEL2theJ
    @MEL2theJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Love 👍

  • @kantoncanada7160
    @kantoncanada7160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn great song, keep it up

  • @naturallaw3333
    @naturallaw3333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @raylamz9868
    @raylamz9868 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Need a drayton and oliver duo album

  • @tinafreeman8833
    @tinafreeman8833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow so awesome 😊 🧡

  • @charlesbrynok8408
    @charlesbrynok8408 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is all truth

  • @isopod9350
    @isopod9350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only 18 and already feel like 40 with the way I drink and work 40+ a week.

  • @aldenbrownstone392
    @aldenbrownstone392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is beautiful! So glad you're keeping that bullshit Americana alive! I'm trying to learn this on the guitar and am having trouble transcribing the intro and interlude riffs, any help would be much appreciated!

  • @emilyann5073
    @emilyann5073 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🔥✨🔥✨

  • @besufficient333
    @besufficient333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ♥️🙌

  • @mindtrickskiller2766
    @mindtrickskiller2766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dare i say your up there with tyler childers and colter wall?

  • @ashleighbohannon3916
    @ashleighbohannon3916 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bad ass

  • @covenskyroudsenpierre7634
    @covenskyroudsenpierre7634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m new to the country song fan base, but dang was i missing! Good song. Think I’m on my third listening strike lol

  • @jacobmaynard7407
    @jacobmaynard7407 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want this to blow up so bad.

  • @alyssatatge4285
    @alyssatatge4285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😍😍

  • @michaelmontgomery5872
    @michaelmontgomery5872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God damn this a fucking great song!!!!!

  • @titans1258
    @titans1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know the chords to this song

  • @blakebenches225
    @blakebenches225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dislikes are commies

  • @markwdavis1989
    @markwdavis1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song fucks

  • @willietk45
    @willietk45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    raised on stolen land? cuz it definitely ain't America you're talkin about lmaoo

    • @humanhunter2322147
      @humanhunter2322147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bahahahaha

    • @radzzy1563
      @radzzy1563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm, you must have missed the part in history class where you learned that the colonists migrated to NA, formed a government and then proceeded to cede and occupy the land - through bullshit treaties.
      In fact, America was stolen and then built up by slaves who were stolen from THEIR country. So, double whammy I guess.

  • @ThatGuyDoobie
    @ThatGuyDoobie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😎

    • @ThatGuyDoobie
      @ThatGuyDoobie ปีที่แล้ว

      Coming back a year later because I just seen your TikTok and it’s still bullshit. Keep on keepin’ on man.

  • @jamiegunner330
    @jamiegunner330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This combat vet agrees.

  • @johnturnage6363
    @johnturnage6363 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Edit the sound bro.. beautiful song but there ain't nothing about this dream that's B's..

  • @proudcanadian1837
    @proudcanadian1837 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good song, but what does he mean raised on stolen land? Lmao, hopefully not the same BS the natives always "cry" about in Canada when the matters of facts and history clearly show it all. There's a great clip going around from a movie where the union General clearly spells it out for the indian tribal chief.
    Still, it's a great song, and I enjoy listening to it in my play list

  • @ping-pongdong4982
    @ping-pongdong4982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kind of negative aren’t you?

    • @janayalumpkins834
      @janayalumpkins834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No hes just straight up real! Has soul and truth 🖤

    • @humanhunter2322147
      @humanhunter2322147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol you're mumbling in your sleep. It's called the american dream because you need to be asleep to believe it

  • @jaynelson8288
    @jaynelson8288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes always the only bullshit way to sing it.

  • @brandonphilyaw6545
    @brandonphilyaw6545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sound good but no Sturgill Simpson for sure

  • @liammaltz
    @liammaltz ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell, please come to Milwaukee and play! Also, this is some real redneck music. I mean that in the best way…. like Blair Mountain Way. Solidarity and resist this bullshit that we have to go through every day.

  • @blakebrooks9077
    @blakebrooks9077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dislikes are commies

    • @ts-wo6pp
      @ts-wo6pp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      u either aint listening to the lyrics or dont know what a commie is if u think theyre at odds in anyway