The Federal Empire - The American Dream [Lyric Video]

[@galaxypotato1286]

It’s so sad that so many people don’t know about this song, it deserves far more attention

[@Mr._Green]

True

[@elizabethlaye2891]

true

[@definitelyauniquename6237]

I'd say the same about what are we fighting for

[@bez_tego6385]

Same about all their songs

[@ciuppa20]

here from the resident.amazing song

[@GameRush-ig4hv]

Same

[@badomen6172]

*"Here from The Resident. Amazing song." Sheesh, grammar much?

[@mauro7493]

Me too

[@emotfaculty9292]

Yeah I remember when I first heard this I knew I had to get this shit

[@andreferrer9350]

Me too! Greetings from Brazil

[@hannalyjallorina3893]

Heard this in The Resident and fell in love easily ❤️

[@Carolynne-mz7ry]

Also here from The Resident. I have this song on repeat on a daily basis, makes me wanna live the american dream

[@czarnakotka1164]

The Resident fan here

[@m2255-e3n]

Same

[@m2255-e3n]

Don't we all?

[@marek3358]

Why isn't this song known more? So glad i found it, a true music gem

[@pamnay6205]

I know right.

[@rajaebentahar2112]

I heard it on the resident I like it ❤️

[@beniciodaniel]

Just came here for the same reason 1y later ur comment 😊

[@vikashtripathi8471]

Me tooo

[@czarnakotka1164]

Sameeee

[@m2255-e3n]

Same

[@willowtree2915]

Same!

[@jonathanminoli3833]

Amazing song! i heard it on The Resident. From Argentina with love!

[@nawfel185]

Resident from Morocco with Love :D

[@nawfel185]

The Resident S01E01 from 6:01 to 7:06

[@junixax1]

here from The Resident the song is in Sez 3 ep 13 starting at 1:29 and ends at 1:53

[@vanniaabigailromeroruiz7568]

me tooooo

[@Conspiracy515]

I'm so glad Chad stayed doing music. I always liked his lyrics

[@thefederalempire]

thank you !!!!

[@saichetan792]

This song deserves a lot of attention does anyone agree

[@gallensteingallen3810]

I found this song on "The resident" movie S1E1 ...luv it 👏👏

[@davidenikolla9176]

Fantastic Song! From Italy with love!

[@thefederalempire]

Davide Nikolla amazing! Hope to make it out there next year!

[@bestshadow6585]

This will definitly be my favourite song this year :) This song needs so much more attention ^^

[@badomen6172]

Very nice flow, and a well executed example of an intentionally anti-climactic ending. Truly amazing vocals, and instrumentals that don't overpower the lyrics like in many songs nowadays. Top tier song, good job.

[@CarolinaLiar]

thank you

[@sigsauer_firearms]

I like your Enclave profile picture

[@StephanePare]

I like that you guys write complete verses, plural. It's a lost talent in this world of 4x 4 line, 1x 2 line verses, and sometimes a 2 lines bridge music wasteland. Keep on rocking, your songs are more repeatable for it

[@cat5220]

Omg I cannot agree with this comment enough, well written verses are a dying art!

[@DrJackaIope]

How are you guys not more popular? You guys are genius'!!!

[@thefederalempire]

haha thanks so much!

[@keelynsudduth5445]

@@thefederalempirehi

[@santiagobarboza5376]

This song is amazing! As an Uruguayan who's biggest dream is to migrate to the US and became a citizen, it really touches me! That is the American Dream, freedom and unlimited opportunities!

[@georgewilliamson5667]

I hope you make it hear man, I've lived my entire life in the US, and I love it here. Its beautiful, with a unique culture and amazing music, and I hope you can come and experience this place with us. Be warned though, like everywhere we aren't perfect here in the US either, and there's plenty of ways to trip and fall if you aren't careful. This song isn't lying but neither are Johnny Cash and Tupac, the US can be rough. Nonetheless though, the problems we face here will only make us stronger, and I think anyone who wants to come to this country should have the opportunities to do it. After all, diversity is strength.

[@sigsauer_firearms]

I hope you can achieve your dream some day! I wish more people in our country appreciated the american dream as much as you do

[@federiconaya1314]

Dale papá en el casmu los remedios te salen 30 pesos y en yankeelandia te salen 500 dolares dejate de joder. Mudate a Canadá por lo menos no a usa, es una poronga

[@theuncanspan]

Nice patriotic song with a country twist. Keep it up you guys, i know you since Carolina Liars and just as i happened to stumble on "i'm not over" for nostalgia's sake i saw your comment and that's how i know now about the band name change. I've thought all along that you guys got disbanded ever since. But you're such a promising band i wish you nothing but the best of luck.

[@bikedi7703]

here from the resident again.. tx for those amazing songs

[@thefederalempire]

thank you

[@teonnacurington9412]

Just heard this on a TV show found it love and only Playlist.

[@thefederalempire]

Thanks for finding us

[@johnfortnitekennedy7]

Yep I'm American and this is the literal definition of modern day america. Great song.

[@CarolinaLiar]

thank you are you coming out to any of the new shows were playing

[@Louziferr]

I found this song on Amazon music and not only fell in love with the style in general but also with the lyrics! In my opinion songs where the lyrics actually mean something are way better, just like in this song here :)

[@CarolinaLiar]

dope

[@kayliorazio1479]

Heard you when you guys where in New Orleans and you guys were great!

[@thefederalempire]

that was magic!

[@shash6799]

I can’t believe this doesn’t have more views

[@thefederalempire]

haha thank you! keep sharing it around and let's get it some more

[@lexiilow7338]

Omg I just found this channel!! I love Carolina Liar and now I love The Federal Empire!

[@slimm2136]

Just found this band and this song. Good music good band

[@aiminhavoida34]

omg... i cant stop hearing that song... its so good!

[@OldiesSongsVintage]

Ótimo som! Não sei como não ficaram famosos ainda!

[@maycondsanta1106]

Gostei de mais! Vo la no ceu e volto

[@Spiderworky6]

One of my favorites

[@thefederalempire]

so cool!

[@hiromakoto2920]

Essa música é incrível, apenas. Lamentável como não tem tanta fama quanto realmente merece.

[@bestshadow6585]

I stll think that more people should know your great music :) Greetings from Germany ^^

[@theessenceofemilie2871]

Omg I can't stop listening! Love it :D

[@cat5220]

I don’t know whether to interpret this song at surface value as literally “I want what I want” or if this song is actually a clever criticism of the typical american’s desires and views, and how they consistently choose what they want over what they need, to their own detriment (like the example of a burger and fries - you might want fast food, but it’s not what you need because it’s unhealthy and eventually makes you sick). Eh, imma interpret this as the latter, I really like to perceive this as a clever criticism of The Modern America. Really catchy as well! Love it :)

[@hype_darkwater402]

I think it is the latter, great song regardless.

[@sigg8614]

Either way, everyone jokes about their culture. Haha, it's funny, honestly, it's true about America. From experience, I must say, it is quite close.

[@fattesttuesday3994]

@@sigg8614 true

[@thatguy-yn8ji]

howbout no

[@loganeasley4343]

I think it’s a criticism of Libertarianism and Libertarian beliefs in general, how people are incapable of making choices that are good for them at the cost of what they want. If people are “too free”, they get hurt. Which, as a Libertarian, I disagree with, but I like the song regardless because it raises some good points.

[@elaiskalota7583]

This song is perfect

[@caiterosemusicofficial]

EPIC band EPIC song. Nice one

[@Min_mina77]

I love this song so much. Lot's of love from germany ❤

[@mariajulialordelo1639]

O som de vocês é incrível, não sei como não estão famosos! Mas eu recomendo vocês a todos os meus amigos,espero que algum dia possam vir fazer um show aqui no Brasil

[@thefederalempire]

thank you have you heard our other songs?

[@mariajulialordelo1639]

@@thefederalempire yes, is incredible .. that's why the Federal Empire became my favorite band

[@thefederalempire]

@@mariajulialordelo1639 right on!!!!

[@Lucas-iw7hd]

Finalmente encontrei uma brasileira aqui haha. Você tem bom gosto Maria Júlia

[@TheBarbarios]

大好きだ！毎日聞きたいくらいだよ！

[@SamponZGutovky]

Love this! Great work, keep it up! Cheers from Czech Republic.

[@thefederalempire]

Ondřej Hoša hope to make it out there next year

[@HahaYeahMate]

Great song! From UK with love! ❤️

[@AmandaK531]

I love Carolina Liar and I love this!

[@thefederalempire]

AmandaK531 yesss!!!

[@irvinga65]

Very amazing!! :D

[@thefederalempire]

that means so much to us!

[@vampyzankar7466]

Can't stop listening to this song

[@thefederalempire]

haha that's a good thing!

[@memphisdepay7509]

Hello from "The Resident"

[@melonstuff1745]

Damnnnnnn the tempo is slayinnn meeeeee!!!!!!

[@anaisabel9232]

The music is veryyy, veryy perfect 😍😍😍

[@junixax1]

inspirational message, beautiful song

[@brickshick]

Great song...........share...!!!!

[@thefederalempire]

hanif Aja thanks so much!

[@Vp-th1xc]

Amazing song!🇺🇸 Love from Sweden

[@troooGg]

It makes me furios. Ty. Why i havent heart u on youtube and at all? Your songs really amazing. From Ukraine with love

[@sarahstockhausen5728]

OMG this song is so nice, it's the Best song ever

[@felipepires321]

Great song!

[@thefederalempire]

thanks!!!

[@PhysicsBro-xb8qx]

So sick!

[@randyangel9412]

Wow

[@shreychauhan1291]

Awesome 💥

[@loganeasley4343]

My interpretation of this song is a criticism of Libertarianism and Libertarian beliefs. “I smoke weed in a city” Legalization of marijuana and other drugs is a staple of Libertarian Politics. “...of a Netflix Nation” refers to the way Libertarians want to privatize almost all major industries, and replace them with corporations. “I want a burger with fries, supersize my bacon, a big apple pie, as much as I can take...” has two points. “Supersize” is a reference to McDonald’s, a mega-corporation. The food is an allusion to health and safety. This directly borrows from the idea that if people are too free, they can get hurt. Sacrificing safety for freedom is yet another staple of Libertarianism. “A G4 A Jet and a Lambo to crash in” referring to the massive wealth divide that would result from a strictly Anarcho-Capitalist (extreme Libertarian) society. If you have enough money for a private jet AND a Lamborghini just to crash, you are extremely wealthy. “Give me liberty, or give me death” a reference to the famous speech by Patrick Henry, a man who would be considered a Libertarian if he were alive today. “I want a Playboy bunny in a schoolgirl outfit” a reference to Hugh Hefner, a multi-millionaire famous for his lavish lifestyle and endeavors with women. “Botox lips and Silicon Valley”, Botox being unhealthy, and Silicon Valley being the home of tech millionaires and billionaires. I’m certain there are other references, and I just missed them, but that’s pretty much what I’ve deduced from this song. As a Libertarian, you’d think I’d hate this song, when in reality, I believe it raises good points. I wholeheartedly believe that we shouldn’t sacrifice our freedom for safety, even if it means people are going to make dumb decisions.

[@misscarmex1602]

My view on this: So, basically what Americans perceived as freedom as being able to eat, do, and have whatever you want. If you want to eat 10 million burgers and get fat you can if you want to protest animal rights you can. Nobody should stop you from doing that because that is true freedom. So, this song is saying I would rather die than being under a controlling system. Which is the line "I want what I want not what I need even if it kills me I'll be free" Also, it means that even if I die might as well go out with a bang or just do whatever I want than someone telling me what to do. The lines "I want a bigger, faster, stronger give me to it louder harder" is just taking about having fun. I want to have fun but, I want to make sure I have a lot of it. Also, to be the best moments of my life. The verses saying "I want a burger with fries, supersize my bacon Big apple pie, as much as I can take in'" Or "I want a house on the hill and a couple other mansions G4, a jet and a Lambo to crash in Never gonna stop until I have it all I want a Playboy Bunny in a schoolgirl outfit Botox lips in a Silicon Valley" Is just saying this is the fun I want, I don't need it and I can survive without it but let's make these my best moments. So, I just view the song as I want to do anything that isn't necessary so when I die I at least know that I wasn't controlled and I had the best time.

[@loganeasley4343]

Miss Carmex Interesting. I like that perspective!

[@misscarmex1602]

@@loganeasley4343 thank you, I like your perspective as well.

[@sigsauer_firearms]

I hate libertarians trying to legalize weed but i agree with a lot of their other policies. I think its probably leaning more towards a pro libertarian song though

[@jackburd2341]

Ok I know I'm late but I love this song amazing job peeps

[@gbolahan6349]

Here from the resident ...amazing song

[@thefederalempire]

awesome !!!

[@lithvritna1319]

Espero que um dia tenham o reconhecimento que merecem, banda maravilhosa

[@antelmoortega766]

this amazing song

[@thefederalempire]

thank you!

[@maycondsanta1106]

Muinto legal mesmo, amei!

[@aryanparikh9085]

How can something be so good!

[@thefederalempire]

haha that means the world to us!

[@midasszz]

Very good, one hello from Brazil

[@thefederalempire]

we need to come down there and play for you guys!

[@radaqardava2002]

Love them

[@xx_eltioosama_xxv1884]

I love it

[@dracoqueen1263]

Kiwi Here, Great Song I Love It. :)

[@Confuse_cupcake]

got chance to see you yesterday at place bell with lindsey stirling, guys you were amasing ! totally sub from this day

[@thefederalempire]

thank you

[@annieisokay]

Okay, so, why didn't I know this song before? I love it.

[@nzilamusicgroup4514]

Timeless music

[@cwy6060]

Catchy song keep it up :)

[@thefederalempire]

thank you so much!

[@guilhermecosta1038]

One more fan hahaha!!! The voice have much effect in some times but the music it's fantastic!!! (sorry for my bad english)

[@thefederalempire]

thank you so much!!!

[@kimmeltibor2031]

Perfect!

[@thefederalempire]

thanks so much!

[@isabellasouza8986]

Brazil love this song... ♡♡♡♡

[@josteincueva1178]

It is an amazing song ;)

[@danilkozlov8837]

I love you!!!

[@thefederalempire]

we love you!!!

[@ionutcollinivan7764]

gold

[@LoneWandererInbound]

It's not only American dream Sometimes.... But it's quite peace dream that everyone want I love this song!

[@fabianacei5737]

GREAT

[@thefederalempire]

thank you!

[@notstipis5141]

Best song ever :OO Love this song i listen evry day :)

[@thefederalempire]

Dangiras kill awesome!

[@notstipis5141]

Heh

[@yeremyarriaga2081]

The american dream is the best song.

[@sanda5587]

The lyrics are kind of sad to me, but I like the beat. Thanks for sharing~

[@catiamaior5258]

The first time i heard this song in the resident I became fucking addicted

[@mikemercy]

wow youre awesome ,can you upload your songs in Raphsody Napster?

[@thefederalempire]

we'll try

[@laramaria2908]

This could be a song of House of Cards's trailer, amazing!!

[@thefederalempire]

we wish!

[@cash_eye]

Here from The Resident season 3

[@Kaerlith]

......dayum!

[@Corethegamer007]

Can someone make a 1 hour version of this please and if someone alredy has pls link it

[@jerang2770]

nice song m8

[@thefederalempire]

Jerang thanks bruv

[@anthonyslivinski5520]

This song describes half the people nower days

[@samueltiller5233]

I'm still convinced this is a song about gay sex veiled as a song about the American dream

[@vahanmartirosyan7710]

Resident brought me here.😀👌

[@angelicapineda5470]

Resident

[@bulachacomcafe7603]

The American Dream

[@死神-q7b]

очень крутой трек, молодцы)))

[@sergeantvia9850]

Just saw you guys in Dallas at Lindsey Stirling's concert. I'm not sure I left there talking more about her or you guys but your song "I never liked your friends" is awesome!

[@thefederalempire]

Thank you ! That was a good night !

[@Spiderworky6]

Hey i saw them with Lindsey in Sacremento!

[@mehrzadzaheri4418]

It is my dream too. Even if I do not live in states🤞

[@jerang2770]

hope you get it all xD

[@thefederalempire]

Jerang haha amazing

[@andyypernillo2330]

💜

[@thefederalempire]

love you right back!