Oh my grandparents had it, my parents had it too Their education consisted of elementary school I bust my ass at a job, it don't pay off for me A little house, wife, kid and a dog Don't make no sense for me cuz 'What ever happened to what ever happened to My American dream 90210, 90210 Somebody tell what happened to my American dream 90210, 90210 Back in el monte they landed, came in a pick up truck They worked an honest day, didn't need no luck Everyday the men would work the women would stay at home Nowadays they both are gone, the kids are all at home alone [Chorus] Now that i've passed it off as dream and not reality Things are much easier, they just don't bother me In fact i've got to say that things are pretty good It doesn't matter to me if all these nickels are made of wood