American Girls
Counting Crows
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She comes out on Fridays every time Stands out in a line I could've been anyone she'd seen She waits another week to fall apart She couldn't make another day I wish it was anyone but me I could have been anyone you see She had something breakable just under her skin American girls all weather and noise Playing the changes for all of the boys Holding a candle up to my hand Making me feel so incredible She comes out of closets every night Then she locks herself away Where she could keep everything from me I could have been anyone you'd seen she's nothing but porcelain underneath her skin American girls all weather and noise Playing the changes for all of the boys Holding a candle up to my hand Making me feel so incredible Little shiver shaking me every day But I could get the same thing anywhere So if she goes away Well, it's all right and I'm OK "Hey" she said, "Come back again tonight" And I said "I might, I might, I might" She said "well that's all right" If it's alright with you It's alright with me I waited for an hour last Friday night She never came around She took almost everything from me I'm going through my closet, trying on her clothes almost every day I could've been anyone you see I wish it was anyone but me There's nothing but pills and ashes under my skin American girls all weather and noise Playing the changes for all of the boys Holding a candle up to my hand Making me feel so incredible If I made you cry, please tell me why Cause I'll try again if you let me try American girls all feathers & cream Coming into bed so edible American girls oh American girls American girls Oh, oh, oh, oh American girls oh American girls American girls Oh, oh, oh, oh You make me cry, you make me cry, you make me cry Yeah, ya made me cry You make me cry Hey, miss American girl Oh, oh, oh, yeah
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Written by: ADAM FREDRIC DURITZ, BEN G MIZE, CHARLES THOMAS GILLINGHAM, DANIEL JOHN VICKREY, DAVID A IMMERGLUCK, DAVID LYNN BRYSON, MATTHEW MARK MALLEY
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"American Girls" is a song by the American rock band the Counting Crows. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Hard Candy", in July 2002.
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Chart PerformanceDespite receiving moderate radio airplay, "American Girls" failed to match the commercial success of the band's previous singles. However, it managed to crack the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually reaching No. 36.
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Guest VocalistThe song features Sheryl Crow as a guest vocalist. However, Crow's label would not allow her name to be featured on the album cover or any promotional materials for the "Hard Candy" album.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "American Girls" features a mix of stock footage and footage shot specifically for the video. The band appears throughout the video, performing on various stages and interacting with fans.
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Song MeaningAccording to the lead singer Adam Duritz, "American Girls" is a song about the band's relationship with their female audience. The lyrics depict a kind of longing and fascination, implying that the allure of the American girls is both alluring and unnerving to the song's protagonist.
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Production and CompositionThe song is popular for its upbeat and catchy chorus with a strong melodic line. It is composed in the key of B major, and follows a IV-V-I chord progression.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a fan favorite during live performances. The band often adapts it to the mood of the concert, giving space for variations in vocal and instrumental improvisations.
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Critical ReceptionWhile "American Girls" received mixed reviews from critics, many praised it for its catchy tune and the addition of Sheryl Crow's vocals. Some critics felt that the song delivered the sound and style that had become synonymous with Counting Crows.
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AwardsEven though the song didn't bring any awards to the band, it helped to solidify their reputation as significant contributors to the American rock music scene in the early 2000s.
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Pop Culture"American Girls" has been featured in popular films and TV shows, increasing its popularity and relevance in pop culture. For instance, it was used in promotional materials for the first season of the hit television show "One Tree Hill."
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