The American Dream Reflected in Music

1. The American Dream Reflected in Music By: Aleshia

2. Special Thanks • To all the people in My family. • To my family and my adopted brother Dre.

3. Songs • Gladys Knight and the pips • Aretha Franklim • Ike and Tina Turner • Marvin Gaye • Omarion • Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney • Aaliyah • Ciara • Mc Hammer • Vanilla Ice

4. Gladys Knight and The Pips This song is about a man leaving his life to go back and find the life he had. He said he was leaving on a midnight train to Georgia. This song reflects the American Dream because it tells how a person can all of a sudden leave there life and start a new one. I choose this one because it tells about a person in real life situations. • Midnight Train to Georgia • "Midnight Train To Georgia" (As recorded by Gladys Knight & The Pips) JIM WEATHERLY L.A. proved too much for the man So he's leavin' the life he's come to know He said he's goin' back to find what's left of his world The world he left behind not so long ago He's leavin' on that midnight train to Georgia Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time I'll be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine He kept dreamin' that someday he'd be a star But he sho' found out the hard way that dreams don't always come true So he's pawned all his hopes and he even sold his own car Bought a one-way ticket back to the life he once knew Said he's leavin' on that midnight train to Georgia Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time I'm gonna be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine Oh he's leavin' on the midnight train to Georgia Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time I've got to be with him on that midnight train to Georgia I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine All aboard, all aboard, all aboard On the midnight train to Georgia I got to go I got to go I got to go

5. Aretha Franklin • Doctor Feel good • idon't want no bodyAlways sitting around me and my man.I don't want no bodyAlways sitting right thereLooking at me and that manBe it my mother, my brother, or my sisterWould you believe? I'll get up, put on some clothes, Go out and help them find somebody for themselves If I can. Yes I will.Now I don't mind companyBecause company's alright with me every once and a whileYes it is. I tell you I don't mind companyBecause company's alright with me every once in a while, yeah.But oh, when me and that man get to lovingI tell you girls I dig you, but I just don't have timeTo sit and chit and sit and chit chat and smile.Don't send me no doctorFilling me up with all of those pillsI got me a man named ‘Dr. Feelgood'And oh, yeah that man takes care of all my pains and my ills.His name is Dr. Feelgood in the morning.Taking care of business is really this man's game.And after one visit to Dr. FeelgoodYou'd understand why Feelgood is his nameOh yeah, oh good God Almighty the man sure makes me feel realGoooooooooooooooooooood!!!!!!Mood Clear out everybody - two's company, three's a crowd, if you know what I'm saying! This song was about a doctor that fills her up with pills. So she tells her friends that she don’t want no doctor. I don’t think this song reflects so much on how the American dream is. I choose this because all of Aretha's songs are intrusting.

6. Ike and Tina Turner This song is about a city in Tenn. Where they keep the city clean. I think it reflects on the American dream expressing the way the people live a one place or community. I choose this song but it has a nice rhythm in and it talks about a small time kind of like sc. • Nut Brush City Limits • A church housegin housea school houseouthouseon Highway Number NineteenThe people keep the city clean.They call it NutbushohNutbushCall it Nutbush city limits.Twentyfive was the speed limitMotorcycle not allowed in itYou go t'the store on FridayYou go to church on Sunday.They call it NutbushohNutbushCall it Nutbush city limits.You go t'the fields on week daysAnd have a picnic on Labor DayYou go to town on SaturdayBut go to church ev'ry Sunday.

7. Marvin Gaye • Ooh, now let's get down tonightBaby I'm hot just like an ovenI need some lovin'And baby, I can't hold it much longerIt's getting stronger and strongerAnd when I get that feelingI want Sexual HealingSexual Healing, oh babyMakes me feel so fineHelps to relieve my mindSexual Healing baby, is good for meSexual Healing is something that's good for meWhenever blue tear drops are fallingAnd my emotional stability is leaving meThere is something I can doI can get on the telephone and call you up baby, andHoney I know you'll be there to relieve meThe love you give to me will free meIf you don't know the things you're dealingI can tell you, darling, that it's Sexual HealingGet up, Get up, Get up, Get up, let's make love tonightWake up, Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, 'cause you do it rightBaby I got sick this morningA sea was storming inside of meBaby I think I'm capsizingThe waves are rising and risingAnd when I get that feeling The name of this song was Sexually Healing. It’s a love song and it puts every body in a certain mood. And it makes me feel like a loveable person. It reflects on the American dream like the loveable side of them.

8. Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney • (Michael)Every night she walks right in my dreamsSince I met her from the startI'm so proud I am the only oneWho is special in her heart • The girl is mineThe doggone girl is mineI know she's mineBecause the doggone girl is mine • (Paul)I don't understand the way you thinkSaying that she's yours not mineSending roses and your sill dreamsReally just a waste of time • Because she's mineThe doggone girl is mineDon't waste your timeBecause the doggone girl is mine • I love you more than he(Take you anywhere) The name of this song Girl Is Mine This song is about one girl that suppose to be talking to Michael or Paul I like this song because it tells a story about a woman haven to choose between Michael or Paul. I choose this song because it is very intrusting. It doesn’t really make me feel anything

9. Aaliyah The song At your Best (You are Love) The song is about somebody trying to fight the force of love It reflects the American by relying on what ever body sometimes in a relationship face I choose this song because I think that aaliyah is an positive role mode. I makes me feel very excited when it comes down to loving people • You wanna keep yourself from me When I don't have the strength I'm just a mirror of what I see But at your best you are love You're a positive motivating force within my life Should you ever feel the need to wonder why Let me know, let me know Love Let me know, let me know When you feel what you feel Oh, how hard for me to understand So many things have taken place Before this love affair began But if you feel, oh, like I feel Confusion can give way to doubt For there are times when I fall short of what I say What I say I'm all about, all about But at your best you are love You're a positive motivating force within my life Should you ever feel the need to wonder why Let me know, let me know

10. Mc Hammer The name of this song is U Cant touch this • U can't touch this (x2) U can't touch this (oh-oh oh oh oh-oh-oh) (x2) My-my-my-my music hits me so hard makes me say oh my Lord Thank you for blessing me with a mind to rhyme and to hype beat That's good when you know you're down A superbowl homeboy from Oaktown And I'm known as such And this is a beat uh u can't touch I told you homeboy u can't touch this Yeah that's how we're livin' and you know u can't touch this Look in my eyes man u can't touch this You know let me bust the funky lyrics u can't touch this Fresh new kicks and pants You got it like that now you know you wanna dance So move out of your seat And get a fly girl and catch this beat While it's rollin' hold on pump a little bit And let me know it's going on like that like that Cold on a mission so pull on back Let 'em know that you're too much And this is a beat uh u can't touch Yo I told you u can't touch this Why you standing there man u can't touch this Yo sound the bells school is in sucker u can't touch this Give me a song or rhythm Making 'em sweat that's what I'm giving 'em Now they know when you talk about the Hammer You talk about a show that's hyped and tight Singers are sweatin' so pass them a mic Or a tape to learn what it's gonna take And now he's gonna burn

11. Vanilla Ice The name of the song is Ice Ice Baby • Ice ice baby (x2) All right stop collaborate and listen Ice is back with my brand new invention Something grabs a hold of me tightly Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly Will it ever stop yo I don't know Turn off the lights and I'll glow To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle Dance go rush to the speaker that booms I'm killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom Deadly when I play a dope melody Anything less than the best is a felony Love it or leave it you better gain weight You better hit bull's eye the kid don't play If there was a problem yo I'll solve it Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it CHORUS Ice ice baby vanillla (x4) Now that the party is jumping With the bass kicked in and the vegas are pumpin' Quick to the point to the point no faking I'm cooking MC's like a pound of bacon Burning them if you ain't quick and nimble I go crazy when I hear a cymbal And a hi-hat with a souped up tempo I'm on a roll and it's time to go solo

12. Ciara This song is called my goodies This song is about giving up her virginity to just anyone It in courage people to not have sex. That people are wide and promiscuous. This song makes me feel good when I hear it. • [Ciara]My Goodies, My Goodies, My GoodiesNot my goodies![Verse 1: Petey Pablo]I got a sick reputation for handlin broadsAll I need is me a few seconds or more.And in my rap Tell valet to bring my 'LacAnd I ain't comin back So you can put a car right there.I'm the truthAnd ain't got nothin' to prove.An you can ask anybodyCuz they seen me do it.Barracades, I run right through 'emI'm used to 'em.Throw all the dirt you want it's no use.You still won't have a pinup in a fabulous roomOn her back pickin' out baskets of fruit.(I love you boo)Yeah freak and Petey love you too.Ha Ha You know how I do..[Hook: Ciara]You may look at me and think that I'm Just a young girlBut I'm not just a young girl.Baby this is what I'm lookin' for:Sexy, independent, down to spend it type that's gettin' his doughI'm not bein too dramatic that's the way I gotta have it.

13. Omarion This song is called O This song is also about having sex Tell what people in the American world is I choose this song because It has to do with love This song makes me feel good about myself and other people • WhoaLet me tell you girlWhoa whoa whoaHey here I go(Here I go) [Verse 1]I know you heard men saying time and time againThat they would rock your world and change your lifeBut I cant blame them cause you make a nigga wanna get involvedwanna get them drawerswhen Im gonna put my bid in and get at youNo disrespect but I want it as bad as they doThe only difference is they look out for themselvesBut Im doing it just to hear you yell yeah[Chorus]ooooooothat's gonna be the sound girl when its going down ,Your body sayingoooooooDon't have to say my name girl im just glad you came ,So u can sayoooooooIn the morningoooooooIn the nightYou say you want it and O always hitting it rightoooooooYou cant be mad at meIm just aiming to pleaseLet me hear you scream O[Verse 2]Girl come on over and let's get this thing crackinYou'll be surprised when see what O's packingCause im young but im readyTryna get hot and heavy, Turn you out if you let