Story Behind The Song
I live in L.A. and see a lot of misguided, money-grubbin, status-driven women! The song came out of that frustration one night.
Song Description
The chorus asks, "Miss America, where did you go?" Eluding to times when women cared more for their mans character than his house, car, or status.
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Irritated, Affable |
Subject |
Girls, Women, Material Things |
| Similar Artists |
blink-182, Foo Fighters |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
He who makes a scene, seems to steal the show
He who has a dream, seems to get let go
If she can't attain, she says no
In America, that's how it goes
You can have your status
You can have your cars
You can have the rich guy
But where's your heart?
Miss America, where did you go?
Are you alive somewhere divine?
Break it down to the genuine article
I'm the one as good as gold yea
Princess go to sleep and dream of gold
The servants at your feet all love you so
When you return your crown, no one shows
In America, just how it goes
You can have your status
You can have your cars
You can have the rich guy
But where's your heart?
Miss America, where did you go?
Are you alive somewhere divine?
Break it down to the genuine article
I'm the one as good as gold yea
Miss America, where did you go?
This is real life, not a TV show
Break it down to the genuine article
You're the one as good as gold yea
Now she's all about talk to me, and look at me, and play with me
"I'm so much prettier than that girl on TV"
You can have your status
You can have your cars
You can have the rich guy
But where's your heart?
Miss America, where did you go?
Are you alive somewhere divine?
Break it down to the genuine article
I'm the one as good as gold yea
Miss America, where did you go?
This is real life, not a TV show
Break it down to the genuine article
You're the one as good as gold yea