Asian Americans

Lyrics

[Intro]
[acoustic guitar strumming]
Yeah, let me tell you about my folks,
Strumming this old wooden box on my knee.
Just a little tune about who we are,
Living out loud in the neighborhood now.

[Verse 1]
Asian Americans take off their shoes,
Right by the front door before walking in.
Got five huge bags of white rice from the store,
Stacking them up till they reach to the roof.
Asian Americans study real hard,
Calculus books open late in the room.
Mom wants a doctor inside of the house,
Dad wants a lawyer to handle the cash.

[Chorus]
Asian Americans, living the dream,
Driving out west in a shiny sedan.
Asian Americans, keeping it cool,
Always got snacks in the back of the car.
Working all week just to make it in life,
Making our families proud as can be.

[Verse 2]
Asian Americans love hot pot nights,
Boiling the broth till the steam fills the room.
Grandma is yelling across the front yard,
Telling the cousins to sit down and eat.
Asian Americans love to save cash,
Checking the discounts on every receipt.
Waking up early to beat all the lines,
Hitting the market before anyone else.

[Chorus]
Asian Americans, living the dream,
Driving out west in a shiny sedan.
Asian Americans, keeping it cool,
Always got snacks in the back of the car.
Working all week just to make it in life,
Making our families proud as can be.

[Bridge]
We got the uncles all talking real loud,
Sipping hot tea on the patio chairs.
Singing some karaoke late in the night,
Hitting the high notes on classic rock tunes.
Laughing and sharing the stories from home,
Carrying on through the years as they go.

[Chorus]
Asian Americans, living the dream,
Driving out west in a shiny sedan.
Asian Americans, keeping it cool,
Always got snacks in the back of the car.
Working all week just to make it in life,
Making our families proud as can be.

[Outro]
[acoustic guitar fading]
Yeah, Asian Americans.
Don't forget to take your shoes off at the door.
Leave your sneakers on the rack right there.
Have some tea before you head back outside.