North American Scum
LCD Soundsystem
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Oh oh oh Oh I don't know, I don't know, oh, where to begin We are North Americans And for those of you who still think we're from England We're not, no. We build our planes and our trains till we think we might die, Far from North America, Where the buildings are old and you might have lots of mimes. Aha, oh, oh. I hate the feelin' when you're looking at me that way Cause we're North Americans But if we act all shy, it'll make it okay Makes it go away. Oh I don't know, I don't know, oh, where to begin When we're North American But in the end we make the same mistakes all over again Come on North Americans We are North American scum We're from North America And all the kids all the kids that want to make the scene Here in North America When our young kids get to read it in your magazines We don't have those So where's the love where's the love where's the love where's the love where's the love tonight? But there's no love man there's no love and the kids are uptight So throw a party till the cops come in and bust it up Let's go North Americans Oh you were planning it I didn't mean to interrupt Sorry I did it once and my parents got pretty upset Freaked out in North America But then I said the more I do it the better it gets Let's rock North America We are North American scum We're from North America We are North American scum We are North American New York's the greatest if you get someone to pay the rent Wahoo North America And it's the furthest you can live from the government un huh huh Some proud American Christians might disagree Here in North America But New York's the only place we're keepin' them off the street Boo boo now we can't have parties like in Spain where they go all night Shut down in North America Or like Berlin where they go another night, alright, un huh un huh You see I love this place that I have grown to know Alright, North America. And yeah, I know you wouldn't touch us with a ten-foot pole 'Cause we're North Americans. We are North American scum We are North Americans We are North American scum We love North America Take me back to the states man North American scum Where we can be all we want if we really ?? North American Where the dj gigs are as fun Here in North American scum Don't blame the Canadians Let go North America
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Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"North American Scum" was released as the first single from the band's second studio album, "Sound of Silver," in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its international appeal.
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Genre Classification"North American Scum" has been classified as dance-punk/disco-punk, showcasing LCD Soundsystem's signature fusion of punk, dance, and electronic music.
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Themes and LyricsThe song's lyrics comment on the stereotypical view of North Americans, with themes of cultural identity, stereotypes, and misconception.
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Music VideoThe music video for "North American Scum" was directed by Ben Dickinson and has elements of surrealism and humor.
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Critical ResponseMusic critics generally received the song well, praising its typical LCD Soundsystem sound and intriguing lyricism.
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Live Performances"North American Scum" has been regularly performed live by LCD Soundsystem, including their final concert at Madison Square Garden in 2011 before their initial breakup.
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Inspiration and SongwritingJames Murphy, LCD Soundsystem's primary member, wrote the song when he was frustrated as he felt like an outsider while being on tour in Europe.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song has been used in several TV shows and movies, including the 2013 film "The Heat."
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Cover VersionsIndie rock band Arcade Fire played a live cover of "North American Scum" during a surprise appearance at an LCD Soundsystem show in 2007.
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Remix VersionA remix of "North American Scum" by the band Onastic was included as the bonus track in the UK version of the single.
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Album NominationThe album "Sound of Silver," which includes "North American Scum," was nominated for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.
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