This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
America, your head's too big
Because America
Your belly's too big
And I love you
I just wish you'd stay where you is
Oh.. in America
The land of the free, they said
And of opportunity
In a just and a truthful way
But where the president
Is never black, female or gay
And until that day
You've got nothing to say to me
To help me believe
Oh.. in America
It brought you the hamburger
Oh well America you know where
You can shove your hamburger
And don't you wonder
Why in Estonia they say
Hey you big fat pig
You fat pig, You fat pig
Steely Blue eyes
With no love in them
Scan The World
And a humourless smile
With no warmth within
Greets the world
And I, I have got nothing
To offer you
No-no-no-no-no
Just this heart, deep and true
Which you say you don't need
See with your eyes
Touch with your hands, please
Hear through your ears
Know in your soul, please
For haven't you me with you now?
And I love you
I love you
I love you
And I love you
I love you
I love you
Because America
Your belly's too big
And I love you
I just wish you'd stay where you is
Oh.. in America
The land of the free, they said
And of opportunity
In a just and a truthful way
But where the president
Is never black, female or gay
And until that day
You've got nothing to say to me
To help me believe
Oh.. in America
It brought you the hamburger
Oh well America you know where
You can shove your hamburger
And don't you wonder
Why in Estonia they say
Hey you big fat pig
You fat pig, You fat pig
Steely Blue eyes
With no love in them
Scan The World
And a humourless smile
With no warmth within
Greets the world
And I, I have got nothing
To offer you
No-no-no-no-no
Just this heart, deep and true
Which you say you don't need
See with your eyes
Touch with your hands, please
Hear through your ears
Know in your soul, please
For haven't you me with you now?
And I love you
I love you
I love you
And I love you
I love you
I love you
Lyrics submitted by Brandnizzle2k4
America Is Not the World Lyrics as written by Alain Gordon Whyte Steven Morrissey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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When I first heard this song, I thought, that's exactly what I've been trying to put into words for the past two years. I love my country, but I despise what George W. Bush and the right-wing propaganda have turned it into. I just wish the government would stop damaging our foreign relations, taking away civil rights, and butting into other countries' business. It just makes me feel ashamed to be American sometimes.
By the way, tps12, Morrissey's last name isn't Smith...it's MORRISSEY.
LOL! <br /> That told randomer we don't know!<br /> I love Morrissey, he's just awesome. Yes, i am a TEENAGE MORRISSEY FANGIRL IN 2010!<br /> And my mother struggled to get used to the fact that I was a fan of Pat Benetar.<br /> God, I can't remember any of her songs now. I loved her when i was four. Well, mum, get used to Moz!<br /> The Moz for PM!<br /> Shit, can you imagine? We'd all be veggies!<br /> this is what my friend and i have been trying to do for ages! Turn others into veggies! Moz for PM is my new thing!
@Orion - seeing as everyone else has attacked most of what you say as being complete crap, I may as well have a go with the rest.....
"This is not true, the Hamburger was invented in the German city of Hamburg, hence the name."
That's rubbish, hamburgers (or beefburgers in the UK) were not invented in Hamburg - this is a often believed myth. It originates from the Arabs in the middle ages, but the modern recipe/usageage between 2 buns was very much an North American creation.
"Burger King, which sells about as many hamburgers as McDonald's is a UK corporation. "
Burger King was a US corporation until 2002, where it was bought by a UK company Diageo. It was founded in the 50's in Miami, Florida. Ray Croc (McDonald's founder) even sold them milkshake machines back in the day. So whilst technically it's a UK Corporation many would view it as a US Company.
tps12, no one has to make a song that attacks Britain in a similar way, he already did it himself! "irish blood, english heart" is a similar song about how he is conflicted between love of his country and the awful policies of its government. oh, and maybe he wrote it because we're at war! yknow cos some people are against sensless killing. just a thought!
"America your head's too big, Because America, Your belly's too big ... "
"The land of the free, they said, And of opportunity, In a just and a truthful way But where the president, Is never black, female or gay, ..."
"In America, It brought you the hamburger, Well America you know where, You can shove your hamburger ..."
"And I, I have got nothing, To offer you No-no-no-no-no Just this heart deep and true, Which you say you don't need ..."
"I love you"
I can't fault your understanding of this song. You get it's lyrical pugnacity and simplicity wonderously well.
'wish you'd stay where you is' - a comment on America's poor education system?
Also, rhymes better than 'where you are'...
@FishesWillLaugh . I'd try this. 1st I thought exactly like you especially am French not english, but Patrick has surely some subtle way of writing. And it may be correct to say "is". in this form: "Do you know where IS america"? -"Yes it IS there" ...so Morrissey used the "you" to point to America. Iwish you could stay where America is" ..i.e at is ONLY place, not the world's gendarme. Cheers. Dan
Yes, and he also states that he loves America in spite of it's flaws
Hey tps12, I bet it's very easy to say from where you're sitting at Columbia that it was not responsible or respectful for Morrissey to say such awful things, but that's why we have freedom of speech remember? It's very easy for me to remind you of your Constitutional rights given that I'm in the U.S. Air Force in SW Asia participating in operations that support a "WAR" that myself and most of the free world do not believe in. Morrissey can say whatever he pleases, clearly you have been brainwashed by the right wing propoganda machine that tells us that critizing or asking questions is "unpatriotic", think for yourself and respect other's views.
"Clap, clap, clap, clap!"
I hope you were talking the piss Orion? :-).
I came to this same conclusion upon reaching the line about Sinatra. When I started reading, I got really angry, especially with the hamburger bit (I always assumed this referred to the foreign world and I'm pretty sure Morrissey knows where the hambrger was invented, he's an intelligent man against animal abuse) ....but then I realised it was just a joke, so, well, whatever...nevermind.
This is an ace song, kind of self-explanatory but it's great to see it can spring so much (politically-charged) discussion.
Orion, some words and phrases to describe your post:-
Where you do look for meaning it either isn't there ("blue eyes" - Sinatra) or you fail to see the irony ("America"). Then again, your post might be ironic itself considering how ridiculous it reads. ;)