Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2011-07-12
- Album Name: American Buffalo
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “American Buffalo” by Lion Cub
“American Buffalo” by Lion Cub is a reflective song about the American Dream and the collective journey that many Americans take towards achieving it. The beautiful and nostalgic twang of the acoustic guitar conveys a sense of nostalgia for a time in America when people had more hope for the future. The lyrics, delivered in a gentle plea, sing of an ideal American Buffalo, an emblem of strength and courage, that everyone can strive for and attain with perseverance and ambition. The song speaks of a troubled past, but also of the strength and courage that people have to keep dreaming and fighting for a better future. The message of the song is that the American Dream still remains alive and attainable, and that each person has two be determined and resilient in the pursuit of it.