The song "I Have A Dream" by Guttermouth is a satirical and sarcastic commentary on various controversial topics. The lyrics express a sense of dark humor and cynicism towards society and popular culture. The song begins with the line "Hey hey today's my lucky day, Puff was taken out by Snoop & Dr. Dre." This refers to the death of rapper Puff Daddy (now known as Diddy) and implies that it is a lucky day for the singer. The following line, "Hey hey a plane went down today, the entire cast of friends found floating in the bay," is another darkly humorous reference to a fictional tragedy involving the cast of the popular TV show Friends. The lyrics then mention the death of the lead singer from the band Sugar Ray due to cancer. The Canadian government allowing the band to play is sarcastically portrayed as a lucky event. The song continues with sarcastic suggestions of climbing the ladder of success and how it can lead to having loads of friends, but also warns against speaking one's mind. The song then takes jabs at various individuals and groups. It playfully mentions Warren Fitzgerald, a member of the punk band The Vandals, having a lack of tan. This is followed by lyrics mocking Courtney Love, with the singer expressing pleasure in urinating on her. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Lucky day" sarcastically, suggesting that the events mentioned earlier are not actually lucky. The lyrics also sarcastically mention finding a magic lamp and sending Eskimos to a European camp. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics mention the singer being HIV-negative while implying that someone else has contracted the disease. The song concludes with a wish for the mentioned events to be more than just a dream. Overall, "I Have A Dream" by Guttermouth uses satirical and controversial lyrics to critique popular culture and societal issues. It employs dark humor and irony to convey its message.
