At the beginning of the song, the lyrics describe a bus driver who is reflecting on the kids’ futures, or more like using his imagination to wonder what each one is going to be. He believes that they may acquire the “American dream.”
Many people outside of America don’t have nearly as much independence as we do. We can choose who we marry, our religion (for the most part), we can own our own property, and so much more. We can dream big because there are multiple opportunities to do what we have a passion for, and we have many schools available. Our culture is very blessed to have this freedom and it