American Girls

Weezer

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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    General Comment
    this song isn't actually by weezer although it was written by rivers.
    SweetSuz00on April 16, 2002   Link
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    General Comment
    it was a weezer/soul coughing deal, wasn't it?
    scheisseon May 10, 2002   Link
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    yeah its a soul coughing song that featured Weezer... its a friggin awesome song though, I love it
    TaffyNCKon May 10, 2002   Link
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    me too... damn this is the best song
    mehon June 21, 2002   Link
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    General Comment
    nothing
    nosracon July 03, 2002   Link
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    General Comment
    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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    did rivers do vocals? i can distinguish his voice anywhere and ill be damned if thats not him...
    moderndukes190on September 03, 2002   Link
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    It sounds like Rivers to me...he has a really distinct voice...and thats who it sounds like to me I like this song by the way...very nice beat and the songs pretty funny to boot...soul coughings normal stuff usually has a cool beat but shitty vocals but with Rivers Singing they kick
    brak512on September 05, 2002   Link
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    It is definately Rivers on the vocals, I worked security backstage at a Weezer concert this past summer and was talking with the drummer, Pat Wilson, and I brought up some of the songs that claim to be by Weezer, this one being my favorite, and he set me straight, you guys all had it figured out, good job, I just thought I would give a little conformation to the arguement on if it is actually Rivers singing or not.
    cmadg25on March 12, 2003   Link
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    I'm pretty sure Matt Sharp was in on it too
    WeezerChicon April 07, 2003   Link

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