Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm going to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head

Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough

Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye and you smack my butt

Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?

Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm goin to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head

Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough

Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got that look in your eye and you smack my butt

Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?

That hole you're digging in my ribs
It ain't no real wound
So baby take it easy
Let's try to be friends

Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough

Lady (lady), you knock me down on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye, you smack my butt

Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?

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Why are all American girls so rough?


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    Everyone is not far off. It is a Weezer and Soul Coughing collaboration also featuring Greg Brown of Cake on electric (lead) guitar. The band name for the song was called "Homie." The most notable recording is the "Meet the Deedles" soundtrack. And yes, it is a damn cool song.

    RobSimonon July 09, 2002   Link

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