I'm Afraid of Americans
David Bowie
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Johnny's in America Low techs at the wheel Nobody needs anyone They don't even just pretend Johnny's in America I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans Johnny's in America Johnny wants a brain Johnny wants to suck on a Coke Johnny wants a woman Johnny wants to think of a joke Johnny's in America I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans Johnny's in America Johnny looks up at the stars Johnny combs his hair And Johnny wants pussy in cars Johnny's in America Johnny's in America I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans God is an American God is an American I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the words I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans Johnny's an American Johnny's an American Johnny's an American Johnny's an American Johnny's an American
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Written by: Brian Peter George Eno, David Bowie, Brian Eno
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12 facts about this song
Composer(s"I'm Afraid of Americans" was not solely conjured from David Bowie's genius; it was co-written with Brian Eno. They both had a significant contribution towards the creation of the song.
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Album PlacementThe song is a part of David Bowie's 20th studio album, "Earthling," which was released in 1997.
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Remix and RereleaseOriginally not taken up as a single, it became significantly popular after it was remixed by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. The song was re-released in various versions featuring Reznor.
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Chart Rankings"I'm Afraid of Americans," although it was released in the later part of David Bowie's career, managed to reach no. 16 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured Trent Reznor and was directed by Dom & Nic. In the video, Bowie is seen being stalked through the streets by a character played by Reznor.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects fears of homogenized global culture resulting from the spread of American franchises and brands into other cultures. It isn't exactly an anti-American song, rather an expression of unease.
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Notable CoversSeveral artists have covered the song, adding their unique touch to Bowie's original track. Notably, the Canadian band Our Lady Peace performed a version of the song at the 2016 Juno Awards during the in-memoriam segment.
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PerformanceBowie performed the song live on several of his tours, including the Earthling Tour, Hours Tour, Heathen Tour, and A Reality Tour. It was often part of the setlist, signifying the song’s importance and popularity.
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Ice Cube's InvolvementThe original version of the song in "Earthling" album has Bowie's vocals with Ice Cube delivering some parts. However, this version was not released as a single.
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Use in film and TelevisionThe song has been used in many prominent films and TV series such as Showtime's horror drama "Penny Dreadful", American crime drama "The Shield", and the psychological thriller film "Person of Interest". This further signifies the song's lasting influence and popularity.
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Reinvention"I'm Afraid of Americans" represents Bowie's consistent reinvention and continued relevance in the music industry. The song brought him back into the public eye, proving his ingenuity and talent.
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Song's ReceptionThe song received a greater response in the U.S. and Canada than in the UK. It was one of his biggest hits in the U.S. in the 1990s.
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