America
Razorlight
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What a drag it is the shape I'm in Well, I go out somewhere then I come home again I light a cigarette 'cause I can't get no sleep There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That means that much to me All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh, there's trouble in America, oh Yesterday was easy, happiness came and went I got the movie script but I don't know what it meant I light a cigarette 'cause I can't get no sleep There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That means that much to me There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That I can believe in All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh, there's trouble in America Oh, there's panic in America, oh Yesterday was easy Yes, I got the news When you get it straight, but stand up you just can't lose Give you my confidence, all my faith in life Don't stand me up, don't let me down I need you tonight To hold me, say you'll be here To hold me, say you'll be here To hold me, say you'll be here To hold All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh, she's just in America, oh Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel
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Written by: Johnny Borrell, Andy Burrows
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"America" is a song composed by the indie rock band Razorlight. The song is also known as "America (I'm Watching You)" in some regions.
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Release DateIt was released on October 2, 2006, as the second single from their second studio album, "Razorlight".
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Contribution to PopularityThe single marked a significant breakthrough for the band, as it was their first number-one single in the United Kingdom, topping the UK Singles Chart.
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Chart PerformanceApart from the UK, "America" also charted in a number of other countries. It reached number 6 in the Irish Singles Chart, number 15 in the German Singles Chart, and number 38 in the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Meaning of SongThe lyrics in "America" convey the inner feelings of someone who feels lost, disillusioned, and uncertain about the future, believed to mirror the sentiments prevalent in America and, to an extent, the world during that time.
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RecognitionNME named "America" one of the best tracks of the year in 2006, contributing to the band's rising status in the indie rock scene.
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Album PerformanceDriven by the success of "America", the album Razorlight reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart, heralding the group's mainstream breakthrough.
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Live PerformancesRazorlight performed "America" live during the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium on 1 July 2007, in front of 63,000 people.
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CreditsThe song is credited to all four Razorlight members: Johnny Borrell, Björn Ågren, Carl Dalemo, and Andy Burrows.
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Music VideoThe music video for "America" was directed by Justin Dickel and was set in a caravan home, depicting the band members coping with day-to-day life while grasping onto hope for the future.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciated "America" for its sincere and thoughtful lyrics combined with an infectious rock melody. The song was often viewed as a commentary on society during its time of release. Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, even cited "America" as one of his favourite songs.
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Song CoverProfessional wrestler and singer Chris Jericho performed a cover of "America" with his band, Fozzy, for their 2020 album, "2020".
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