I'm So Bored with the USA

The Clash

About I'm So Bored with the USA

"I'm So Bored with the U. S. A." is a song by British punk rock band the Clash, featured on their critically acclaimed 1977 debut album, which was released in the United States in July 1979 as their second album after Give 'Em Enough Rope. It was the album's third track in the original version and second in the US version.


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Yankee soldier
He want to shoot some skag
He met it in Cambodia, but now
He can't afford a bag

Yankee dollar talk
To the dictators of the world
In fact it's giving orders
An' they can't afford to miss a word

I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
But what can I do?

Yankee detectives
Are always on the TV
'Cause killers in America work
Seven days a week

Never mind the stars and stripes
Let's print the Watergate Tapes
I'll salute the New Wave
And I hope nobody escapes

I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
But what can I do?

I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
But what can I do?

I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
I'm so bored with the U.S.A.
But what can I do?

Move up, Starsky
For the C.I.A.
Suck on Kojak
For the USA

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The Clash

The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of Joe Strummer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Mick Jones (lead guitar, vocals), Paul Simonon (bass guitar, vocals) and Nicky "Topper" Headon (drums, percussion). Headon left the group in 1982, and internal friction led to Jones's departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986. more »

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Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon

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12 facts about this song

Album Debut
The song "I'm So Bored with the USA" was featured on The Clash's eponymous debut album, released in 1977.
Song Origin
The track was originally titled "I'm So Bored with You," but was changed to reflect singer Joe Strummer's disgruntlement with America's foreign policy.
Social and Political Commentary
The song's lyrics reflect The Clash's political attitudes and criticises America's cultural, political, and military influence.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired after a member of the band saw a war movie about Vietnam on the television at their rehearsal place.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics specifically reference America's issues including the Vietnam War, drug use, and the FBI's covert operations.
Writing Credits
The song was co-written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, the band's primary songwriting team.
Influence
"I'm So Bored with the USA" was a clear example of the band's shift from punk rock to incorporate elements of reggae and other genres - a move that would later define The Clash's sound.
Performing
The band performed the song regularly during their early period but phased it out of their setlists as their career progressed.
Reception
While not one of their biggest hits, "I'm So Bored with the USA" has been recognized as one of the standout tracks from The Clash's debut album.
Music Genre
The song falls into the genre of punk rock, and is considered to be a notable example of the British punk rock movement of the late 1970s.
Recording
It was recorded during The Clash's initial studio sessions following their signing to CBS Records.
Legacy
Despite never being released as a single, the song has remained a favorite among fans and critics and is frequently included in discussions of The Clash's most significant works.

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