​21 Savage – american dream Lyrics

The title track and introduction to american dream is a spoken word from 21 Savage’s mother, Heather Carmillia Joseph. She begins the album by outlining her son’s career in the context of her own life, describing harsh choices and persevering through difficult circumstances so that her family—specifically, her son, 21—could have a better life and achieve his “American dream.” In hindsight, we know that he became a successful, wealthy rapper and musician. Via Heather’s commentary, we can assume the title of this track and the album as a whole are reflective of Savage’s mindset now that he is this far along on his journey in life. When the introduction ends, it smoothly transitions into “all of me,” a song that fittingly paints a picture of 21’s harsh upbringing and key events across his life.

In an Instagram post made January 9, 2024, 21’s mom said:

This Friday 12th….The New @21savage Album🙌🏾👏🏽…Ya’ll Ready ?!!!!!! Mom is 🥰
#AmericanDream🔥🔥🔥

american dream Lyrics by 21 Savage

[Interlude: Heather Carmillia Joseph]
My dreams have always gone beyond the crossing of a pond
As a mother, every path I walked was for my son
Challenges were a part of the journey
And what I wanted was an afterthought
The idea of providing him proper chances
Helped me to never stop moving forward
Forever confronting whatever transitions that needed to be endured
To make his position as a winner more secured
Now I smile, feeling assured
My choices wеre not in vain
Locations and situations constantly change
But my unwavering hеart remains
For all the trials and all the pain
The mission is as it’s always been
For my son to become a man and live free in his American dream