I think this song is not so much about putting down America, but about bringing Americans back down to earth. Just because you are American does not make you superior to everyone else (the common perception of many Americans).
"We don't care about the world today" is most likely a play on the ignorance of many Americans. Many Americans are oblivious to the fact that the rest of the world not only does not look up to America, but actually despise America for its foreign policies.
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...
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".
@ melbaJD people dont hate Americans per se, but the US government and their politics, (at least intellectual people :>) Personally I dont judge people by their ethnics. But I despise Capitalism, the way the American government is basically shitting all over the average american, war for money etc. America sums up all those things pretty good :)
@ melbaJD people dont hate Americans per se, but the US government and their politics, (at least intellectual people :>) Personally I dont judge people by their ethnics. But I despise Capitalism, the way the American government is basically shitting all over the average american, war for money etc. America sums up all those things pretty good :)
I think this song is not so much about putting down America, but about bringing Americans back down to earth. Just because you are American does not make you superior to everyone else (the common perception of many Americans).
"We don't care about the world today" is most likely a play on the ignorance of many Americans. Many Americans are oblivious to the fact that the rest of the world not only does not look up to America, but actually despise America for its foreign policies.
Just my view.
NB: Many does not equal most. Just means many.
I live in america and i hate living here
I live in america and i hate living here
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...
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".
@ melbaJD people dont hate Americans per se, but the US government and their politics, (at least intellectual people :>) Personally I dont judge people by their ethnics. But I despise Capitalism, the way the American government is basically shitting all over the average american, war for money etc. America sums up all those things pretty good :)
@ melbaJD people dont hate Americans per se, but the US government and their politics, (at least intellectual people :>) Personally I dont judge people by their ethnics. But I despise Capitalism, the way the American government is basically shitting all over the average american, war for money etc. America sums up all those things pretty good :)