[Verse 1]
This thing happened to my cousin
He pulled up to a red light
Old man pulls up in a sheriff's cab
And the windows were back down
He looked my cousin straight dead in the eye
Pulled out a gun and shot him
It was a water gun

[Chorus]
What the fuck?
You bastard
American dreams alive and well
Displays of power
Even with the seagulls and the divers on the bay
I'm a man
A good one
A loving protector guy
But even I must wear the brand

[Verse 2]
Sit around being broken
Lock our doors and point our fingers at screens
Locking up those with convenience
Something to dare with incredible speed
When you're such an idealist
You avoid disappointment and fear

[Chorus]
Shut your mouth
I said you're bringing me down
Bad stuff
American dreams alive and well
Displays of power
Even with the seagulls and the divers on the bay
I'm a man
A good one
A loving protector guy
But even I must wear the brand
(Hey, oh my god)