| The Sounds – Living in America Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Okay, as an American, I can honestly say that NOT ONE of my American friends or relatives has this perception of us being superior to everyone else. I don't really know where this idea comes from that we think we're so great. It's really hurtful actually to hear that so many countries hate us when most everyone I know thinks very highly of other countries. Trust me; we are all VERY aware that other countries hate all of us because of... well, fuck if I know, honestly. There are places I'd rather live than here, yes, but I don't think we're such horrible people. It's one thing to not like the way a government runs, but I don't see a reason to hate the people living there. Personally, I love this song, but I don't think it has anything to do with putting Americans in their place. I think America is a metaphor for what's considered modern living (get lots of money, have a normal job, etc. What PacificToast said, really.), which is what the band is rejecting. The speaker would have to switch for that one line "We don't care about the world today" for it to apply to 'Americans' in that interpretation. The rest of the chorus is clearly the band's POV, so this doesn't make sense. I think that line is meant as, "We don't care about this modern standard". |
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