The alarm clock rings but you don't move But the wife gets up and puts on her uniform You hear her in the bathroom 'cause she's got that nagging cough You put your head under the pillow to forget you've been laid off Suburban King, Suburban King You had it printed on your van 'cause it had a pretty ring, Suburban King The union man said you would be recalled But the company up and moved to Taiwan You counted on the Pension Plan, but you were outta luck The union says you only qualify for twenty-five bucks Suburban King, Suburban King You had it printed on your van 'cause it had a pretty ring Suburban King, Suburban King Your American Dream didn't mean a thing, Suburban King