| David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I don't think the song's a real overview of American culture - I think it's a look at the ugly side of it. In the video, half the time the guy is seeing things, so it's like, this is his perspective, and it's not totally wrong, but it's not all like that. That said, I think it's an awesome look at that ugly side. It seems more like an attack on consumer culture than America, it's just that consumer culture is so huge in America, and in turn, America has this huge influence on the world. Amen, plutoniandoll - that 'god is an american' bit is very powerful. And hard to work out! I think it's in line with this being a look at the ugly side of America, it's like - God made America so powerful, so is he Johnny's God? Does he want everyone to be a white middle class capitalist with 2.4 kids, does he say thou shalt not kill unless there's a trespasser, in which case get your gun; sure, invade Iraq, yeah, Coca-cola and pussy and cars is all there is to life? |
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| David Bowie – Afraid Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I had this song for ages before I really listened to the lyrics - I think it's about depression. I've been depressed, I'm on meds and it really strikes a chord with me. Little things - like not being taller - matter too much; you always feel afraid and alone. Plus you wonder what the hell changed - 'what made my life so wonderful', when I was happy. I love this song because it's often exactly how I feel - I'm trying not to be afraid anymore, but I get so scared. |
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