Allen Stone - American Privilege Lyrics






Oh, it doesn't seem right that I, I was born white
And my parents don't fight, told me they love me each night
I, I don't lose sleep for kids sewing my sheets
Or the ones stitching my sneaks, as long as I can buy 'em both cheap

American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness

Everyday I, piss money away, I'm a material slave
Just tryna polish this ball and this chain
Cause I, I don't think twice, just keep it out of my sight, oh
Bitch don't kill my vibe, no, bitch don't kill my vibe

American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness

(Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
(Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
(Build that house up big and tall)
(Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
(Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
As long as I stay comfortable
(Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
On shit I'll throw away next fall
(Build that house up big and tall)
Break the bank to build the wall
(Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
As long as I stay comfortable
(Robbing Peter to pay Paul)

American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness





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  1. S.... R....

    Who here in 2019

  2. A.... S....

    Heyo! My new album 'Building Balance' is finally out! Check it out along with my new tour and more at http://www.Allenstone.com

    A.... S....

    Yes!!!!!!!! So glad you're not another dumbass rapper!!!!!! Thank You for what you do! Spreading the word now!

  3. M.... M....

    It's such a vibe... omg.

  4. R.... T....

    That's a singing MF.

  5. T.... R....

    Do his parents not fight and love him because they're white or American?

  6. S.... ....

    gaaaaaaaaaawd Damn I got GOOSEBuMPS. 🙏

  7. S.... J....

    These are the correct lyrics


    Oh, it doesn't seem right that I, I was born white
    And my parents don't fight, told me they love me each night
    I, I don't lose sleep for kids sewing my sheets
    Or the ones stitching my sneaks, as long as I can buy 'em both cheap

    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness

    Everyday I, piss money away, I'm a material slave
    Just tryna polish this ball and this chain
    Cause I, I don't think twice, just keep it out of my sight, oh
    Bitch don't kill my vibe, no, bitch don't kill my vibe

    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness

    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    On shit I'll throw away next fall
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    Break the bank to build the wall
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)

    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness

  8. M.... r....

    Oh, it doesn't seem right that I, I was born white
    And my seven-stone fight told me they love me each night
    I don't lose sleep for kids sewing my sheets
    Or the ones snitching my sneaks, as long as I can buy 'em both cheap
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    Everyday I piss money away, I'm the tip of your slave
    Just tryna polish this ball and this chain
    'Cause I, I don't think twice, just keep it out of my sight, oh
    Bitch, don't kill my vibe, no, bitch don't kill my vibe
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    Break the bank to build the wall
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness

    M.... r....

    Genius did not have these lyrics right "Robbing Peter to pay Paul" is first

  9. J.... S....

    Playback speed: 0.75

  10. m.... ....

    Robbing peter to pay paul VS Break the bank to build the wall. Awesome

  11. S.... N....

    I like the idea of this song but most of what he describes has little to do with being american and a lot to do with being a white cis man. Its kind of dismissive of all the people who dont have any of the privileges he describes even tho they live in america. Not a good ally imo

  12. A.... T....

    American Idol brought me here, now your on repeat #AllenStone

  13. a.... G....

    Frfr my social studies teacher told us about this song and I love it now!! Thx Mrs l****g

  14. H.... K....

    I love how I’m not the only one who came here from American Idol

  15. T.... H....

    Hope you finally explode since that lady sung this on American Idol

  16. I.... D....

    I'm here after American idol , Love this song from Morocco ❤🇲🇦

  17. m.... r....

    American idol ....Emma was amazing ...a voice which could become the next American idol !!!

  18. H.... M....

    Oh, it doesn't seem right that I, I was born white
    And my seven-stone fight told me they love me each night
    I don't lose sleep for kids sewing my sheets
    Or the ones snitching my sneaks, as long as I can buy 'em both cheap
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    Everyday I piss money away, I'm the tip of your slave
    Just tryna polish this ball and this chain
    'Cause I, I don't think twice, just keep it out of my sight, oh
    Bitch, don't kill my vibe, no, bitch don't kill my vibe
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    Break the bank to build the wall
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness

  19. A.... W....

    Its sad this songs only being seen recently because american idol! He's so good, been a fan for years <3

  20. D.... H....

    By stuff in america and appreciate where you come from. Stop buying from countries who don't have child labor laws. Don't just sing about it..live it.

  21. J.... D....

    american idol contestant lead me to you!! she did you pure justice and i am in love with this song! bring it back #2019strong

  22. G.... V....

    Sub’d. Dude has talent.

  23. L.... P....

    Yep a. I brought me here

  24. L.... P....

    Thanks A.I I almost forgot but Mr Stone 😳

  25. J.... K....

    Im white but my parents certainly arent as nice as the ones described in this song xD

  26. K.... B....

    I'm here bc of American Idol...what a song!

  27. D.... ....

    American Idol brought me here!!

  28. M.... P....

    American Idol brought me here

  29. s.... L....

    Came here after American Idol 👍🏽

  30. E.... N....

    emma klienburg just did a remake of this on idol. sounds better. in this instance.

  31. c.... ....

    Anyone here from American idol? Omg this song is so good!!!!

    c.... ....

    @candaceenicole absolutely, I couldn't agree more

    c.... ....

    I am. I had never heard this song before. Love the lyrics.

    c.... ....

    candaceenicole me!

    c.... ....

    Yaaas me, I love it and I am so thankful for her that she sang it!

    c.... ....

    Yup yup right from the show

  32. E.... T....

    Bro you make my third eye literally pulse!!! Keep at it brother and wake up this dozey generation

  33. T.... W....

    So good!!!
    Much love!!!

  34. L.... T....

    Here I go again! You Never cease to amaze me. AWESOME Dude!! God Bless You. Soul Man!👍

  35. K.... F....

    The hell are you kids talkin bout 'these days' this dude is fire today

  36. m.... ....

    hit the balance between both left & right 's craziness

  37. S.... H....

    I don’t understand how he creates every sound I’ve been waiting to hear

  38. K.... L....

    First song I didn't like by him 😑

  39. C.... G....

    I keep coming back Awesome

  40. K.... F....

    Mr. Allen is sum up America thank you.

  41. I.... B....

    h, it doesn't seem right that I, I was born white
    And my seven-stone fight told me they love me each night
    I don't lose sleep for kids sewing my sheets
    Or the ones snitching my sneaks, as long as I can buy 'em both cheap
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    Everyday I piss money away, I'm the tip of your slave
    Just tryna polish this ball and this chain
    'Cause I, I don't think twice, just keep it out of my sight, oh
    Bitch, don't kill my vibe, no, bitch don't kill my vibe
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    Break the bank to build the wall
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness

  42. T.... ....

    Oh, it doesn't seem right that I, I was born white
    And my parents don't fight told me they love me each night
    I don't lose sleep for kids sewing my sheets
    Or the ones stitching my sneaks, as long as I can buy 'em both cheap
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, is blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    Everyday I piss money away, I'm a material slave
    Just tryna polish this ball and this chain
    'Cause I, I don't think twice, just keep it out of my sight, oh
    Bitch, don't kill my vibe, no,
    Bitch, don't kill my vibe, well
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    (Robbing peter to pay paul)
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    (Robbing peter to pay paul)
    (Robbing peter to pay paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    (Cash that paycheck, spend it all)
    On shit I'll throw away next fall
    (Build that house up big and tall)
    Break the bank to build the wall
    (Robbing Peter to pay Paul)
    As long as I stay comfortable
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    American privilege, keeps blurring my vision, inherited sickness
    (Robbing peter to pay paul)

  43. C.... R....

    I'm shaking! Wtf this is so good. Came on spotify and I was like OH SHIT

  44. K.... T....

    Lyrics?

  45. J.... B....

    Best keep it up

  46. D.... K....

    Dang Allen... magical. Sometimes your "funk" is too much. I can't stop listening... Kudos to the sound engineer!

  47. K.... F....

    Here a White brotha who understands us!

    K.... F....

    He also Speaks for us on this side! Oss Osu! Jah Bless

    K.... F....

    I don't think its about race... its about American Privilege...

    K.... F....

    It’s about American privilege, not white privilege

    K.... F....

    On blood

  48. T.... H....

    What a self loathing piece of shit! Lol

  49. D.... V....

    I like every lyric in here except for "bitch don't kill my vibe" ...doesn't sound natural

    D.... V....

    swearrr. I thought that same when I first heard it and thought, Allen, u didn't have to throw that in there to relate with the millennials lol but he is who he is and probably just really felt that lyric

  50. J.... H....

    AMAZING!!!!!!!

  51. R.... Z....

    Allen takes it 'to church ' .. instrumento de luz. xxx

  52. E.... D....

    This gem describes himself as a hippie with soul... and no matter how long I've listened to him or how many times I play his work, it's such a rawness in his soul that beautifully travels across the sound waves💚 Thanks Allen

    E.... D....

    Sister you nailed it!

  53. A.... D....

    This song spoke to my soul 🙏🏽🙌🏽

  54. G.... E....

    i love this song so much, this whole album is amazing!

  55. R.... S....

    Speed 1.25



    Thank me later ;)

    R.... S....

    omggggg

    R.... S....

    OHMYGOD.....

    R.... S....

    Oh shit this lit ‼️

  56. A.... ....

    Funny he talks about building a wall which I'm sure is a reference to Donald trump an then he condemns child labor thing is democrats were the ones who supported NAFTA which allows child labor to happen where Donald trump bringing manufacturing back to the US would prevent child labor since the US has much stricter law regarding workers rights. Liberals when will they learn.

    A.... ....

    88frogtoes just enjoy the music please and stop reaching.

    A.... ....

    Both sides have its own merit and poison. (Robbing Peter to pay Paul vs building the wall)

    A.... ....

    Well this song was published before Donald Trump was even president

  57. M.... S....

    OMG he's so gifted and blessed with remarkable vocals

    M.... S....

    Moni Smith Being blessed with a naturally appealing voice is a wonderful blessing, but don't discredit the insane amount of practice and work it takes to reach his level.

  58. M.... I....

    Am I the only person that would love to see a remix of this song with Kendrick Lamar?

    M.... I....

    Maxine Ike omg u are not ! That would be amazing 🙌🏾

  59. F.... B....

    Love singing this!! To see you live in London was the best night of my entire life!! Thank you for your superb music Mr.A.Stone! xx

  60. B.... K....

    The latest songs are amazing Allen Stone!! Hope to see your show again soon!

  61. M.... 3....

    i love your songs, greetings from the Philippines!

  62. M.... J....

    I just fell in love with Allen Stone about 10x's. every song has a point it has a soul. he is my gift every time I unwrap a new song im more in love

  63. B.... B....

    up beautiful

  64. l.... ....

    Saw him perform this at Wolf Trap last night. Was amazing!

  65. m.... a....

    i need more songs beat that same as this !!!!!!!

  66. S.... ....

    the artist who first said the line "b don't kill my vibe" was speaking to who he identified as god... is that wha you sayin ALLEN !!! I am trying to enjoy you Mr. Stone... help...

    S.... ....

    I think when he says "bitch don't kill my vibe" he's talking to people who remind him about how people in other countries have it a lot worse than in the U.S. I think He's trying to say that in the U.S. We'd rather not think about it because it'll make us feel guilty or sad and thus kill the vibe

    S.... ....

    If that is what you think vote for Trump in November

    S.... ....

    @Sakmaquil I think Allen is disagreeing with that way of thinking. He's speaking to that state of mind, i think you're misinterpreting what @donhamilton14 said

  67. P.... P....

    Shout out to my home gurl Tichina for putting me on to bro... 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  68. F.... E....

    Amazing artist

  69. B.... ....

    my favorite singer of all time of all time! wish i could see you in Malaysia :(

  70. S.... L....

    I WUZZINT REDDEE 4 DIS AT ALL! WOW! NICE PERSONAL TOUCH I WISH MORE PPL OV DIS COUNTRY WOOD ADMIT! B-MORE C:Z U WIT DIS DOPE A$$ TUNE! THX.

  71. �.... S....

    How have I just now discovered this amazing artist?

  72. P.... K....

    This is literally the "Unaware" track of this Album, this to me is what Allen Stone is about :)

    P.... K....

    Omg yes I totally agree! That was the best song on that album too

    P.... K....

    So agree! And I loved Unaware. Would play that on repeat for weeks on end!

  73. R.... ....

    Allen Stone is a Unicorn Angel sent here to Save our Souls!

  74. W.... ....

    I've started to recently notice symbols in your music and album art and pictures... Allen where you stand?

  75. T.... ....

    this is my favorite from the album. I loved it from the moment I heard it during the meet & greet when he wasn't sure if it would make the album. when I saw it listed, I was soooo happy!!

  76. M.... M....

    One word for this: WOW

  77. T.... T....

    On my birthday I went to an OAR concert just because he was the special guest. His performance was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. Because I was carrying a sign and knew all the words, after word he gave me his signed pick, setlist, drumsticks and towel. I'm so IN LOOOOOOOVE <333333

    T.... T....

    SAME OMG I WAS WITH MY FRIEND and I was like "dude I have to see him in his own concert!" And I'm seeing him Saturday!!!

    T.... T....

    SO JEALOUS

  78. M.... R....

    "Bitch don't kill my vibe" has never sounded so beautiful 😍😍😂

    M.... R....

    I know I was lovely

    M.... R....

    Mykala Ranger my name is in your name. 🤓

    M.... R....

    I was just thinking that as I got the notification

    M.... R....

    cool stuff.(:

  79. p.... ....

    My favorite song off the album. I particularly love the breakdown at the end where he sings " As long as I stay comfortable." Allen is such a phenomenal talent with a soulful voice.

  80. I.... ....

    Very cool!

  81. F.... M....

    Anyone know these chords?

  82. C.... T....

    Love this song! Robbing Peter to pay Paul! A song you would find in the inner cities.

  83. A.... M....

    Dang, I really like this song...

  84. M.... E....

    Love this song

  85. I.... c....

    You are the voice of my generation, but my generation just doesn't know it yet...

  86. C.... W....

    Allen Stone is life

  87. s.... ....

    Interesting message, riddled with guilt and confusion. Love the music though.

    s.... ....

    Clearly he talking about Capitalism,
    Global exploitation, 3 World Cheaper Labor, Modernization, White Privilege, Conspicuous Consumption, and Materialism

  88. K.... M....

    If you like this song check out "last to speak". Very powerful message! :)

    K.... M....

    +Kristin Marshall My absolute fave Allen Stone song. It made me SOB the first time I heard it. He's a wonderful guy, too. Met him twice!

  89. T.... ....

    Favorite song on the album!

  90. W.... ....

    Thanks @Nikki Limo for putting this in your favorites, it has now become one of mine! :)

  91. #.... ....

    AMAZING

  92. P.... T....

    Wow this guy is amazing! I love his music <3

  93. C.... T....

    Allen sings REAL!

  94. E.... ....

    Nice!!!! speak on it!

  95. N.... N....

    This guy is UNREAL!

  96. K.... M....

    Finally! Music with an actual message. Love this.