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David Bowie I'm Afraid Of Americans Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.33/10 [9 votes]Album: Earthling / Original Release Date: 1997-02-11Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 00 sec
I'm Afraid Of Americans
David Bowie
David Bowie
DAVID BOWIE
- I'm Afraid Of Americans LyricsUh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
No tricks at the wheel
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Nobody needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
[CHORUS]
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Johnny's in America
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny wants a plane
Johnny wants to suck on a Coke
Johnny wants a woman
Johnny wants to think of a joke
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
[CHORUS]
I'm afraid of Americans
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
Johnny looks up at the stars
Johnny combs his hair
And Johnny wants p*ssy in cars
Johnny's in America, uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
I'm afraid of Americans
God is an American
God is an American
[CHORUS]
Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the words
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American, uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
No tricks at the wheel
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Nobody needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
[CHORUS]
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Johnny's in America
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny wants a plane
Johnny wants to suck on a Coke
Johnny wants a woman
Johnny wants to think of a joke
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
I'm afraid of Americans
Uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Johnny's in America
Johnny looks up at the stars
Johnny combs his hair
And Johnny wants p*ssy in cars
Johnny's in America, uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
I'm afraid of Americans
God is an American
God is an American
[CHORUS]
Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the words
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American, uh-uh-uh uh, uh, uh-uh uh-uh-uh
Facts about I'm Afraid Of Americans
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I'm Afraid Of Americans is written by David Robert Jones, Brian Peter George Eno.
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It is first released on February 11, 1997 as part of David Bowie's album "Earthling" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, the composition 'I'm Afraid of Americans' of David Bowie reflects the fear and distrust of the American ways and the American influence. It represents a situation where fear and unease are felt about America's power and impact on people and the world, with 'Johnny' representing an average American who is after material things and approval. By constantly saying 'I am afraid of Americans', the singer expresses the fear and the mistrust of the American lifestyle and its global supremacy, thus, the listener gets the impression of being powerless and daunted by such a force. The song I'm afraid of americans lyrics mainly show angst, social commentary, contemplation, despair, and anger. Concurrently, the song highlights the role of fear and anxiety in the realms of identity and culture. The lyrics are somewhat mature in the themes and language used, thus, not suitable for children below 13 years old, especially the sexual references, which are quite implicit. The constant invocation of fear and the accompanying social commentary may also require parental guidance.
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I'm Afraid Of Americans falls under the genre Rock.
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I'm Afraid Of Americans song length is 5 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote I'm Afraid Of Americans lyrics?
I'm Afraid Of Americans is written by David Robert Jones, Brian Peter George Eno.
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When was I'm Afraid Of Americans released?
It is first released on February 11, 1997 as part of David Bowie's album "Earthling" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind I'm Afraid Of Americans lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, the composition 'I'm Afraid of Americans' of David Bowie reflects the fear and distrust of the American ways and the American influence. It represents a situation where fear and unease are felt about America's power and impact on people and the world, with 'Johnny' representing an average American who is after material things and approval. By constantly saying 'I am afraid of Americans', the singer expresses the fear and the mistrust of the American lifestyle and its global supremacy, thus, the listener gets the impression of being powerless and daunted by such a force. The song I'm afraid of americans lyrics mainly show angst, social commentary, contemplation, despair, and anger. Concurrently, the song highlights the role of fear and anxiety in the realms of identity and culture. The lyrics are somewhat mature in the themes and language used, thus, not suitable for children below 13 years old, especially the sexual references, which are quite implicit. The constant invocation of fear and the accompanying social commentary may also require parental guidance.
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Which genre is I'm Afraid Of Americans?
I'm Afraid Of Americans falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song I'm Afraid Of Americans?
I'm Afraid Of Americans song length is 5 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): David Robert Jones, Brian Peter George Eno
Record Label(s): 1997, 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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