Madonna - American Life [Intro] Do I have to change my name? Will it get me far? Should I lose some weight? Am I gonna be a star? [Verse 1] I tried to be a boy I tried to be a girl I tried to be a mess I tried to be the best I guess I did it wrong That's why I wrote this song This type of modern life, is it for me? This type of modern life, is it for free? [Verse 2] So, I went into a bar Looking for sympathy A little company I tried to find a friend It's more easily said It's always been the same This type of modern life, is not for me This type of modern life, is not for free [Chorus] American Life (American Life) I live the American Dream (American Dream) You are the best thing I've seen You are not just a dream (American Life) [Verse 3] I tried to stay ahead I tried to stay on top I tried to play the part But somehow I forgot Just what I did it for And why I wanted more This type of modern life, is it for me? This type of modern life, is it for free? [Refrain] Do I