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David Bowie — I’m Afraid of Americans V1
Album: I’m Afraid of Americans
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Johnny's in America, no tax at the wheel
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
No-one needs anyone, they don't even just pretend
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Johnny's in AmericaI'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 AmericansJohnny's in America
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Johnny wants a brain, Johnny wants to suck on a coke
Johnny wants a woman, Johnny wants to think of a joke
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)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 AmericansJohnny's in America, Johnny looks up at the stars
Johnny combs his hair and Johnny wants pussy in cars
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Johnny's in America (ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)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 AmericansGod is an American
God is an American
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)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'tYeah 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 AmericansJohnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American

Posted 22 hours ago by DeAun    [ Reply ]


'I'm Afraid of Americans' was written by myself and Eno. It's not as truly hostile about Americans as say 'Born in the U.S.A.': it's merely sardonic. I was traveling in Java when the first McDonald's went up: it was like, 'for fuck's sake.' The invasion by any homogenized culture is so depressing, the erection of another Disney World in, say, Umbria, Italy, more so. It strangles the indigenous culture and narrows expression of life.[8]

—David Bowie in a press release announcing Earthling

Posted 22 hours ago by tgrier    [ Reply ]
And who can blame him.
Posted 22 hours ago by DanielHLloyd    [ Reply ]
I was lucky to see this tour. Thumb on the pulse...
Posted 22 hours ago by k-man    [ Reply ]
 andre4 wrote:


I thought this was a politics free zone. WTF. And to think I just started sending monthly donations. 😞 Maybe time to switch back to Pandora 🤮


It's a song, dude. Chill out.
Posted 22 hours ago by jenlittleart    [ Reply ]


"You no longer need fear anything, David."
- GOD

Posted 1 week ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
As an American, I can say I'm also afraid.  Perfect song for the current climate.
Posted 2 weeks ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
As a Canadian, can confirm this is a timely spin.  Great song! Thank you, William. 
Posted 2 weeks ago by david1    [ Reply ]
the version i was familiar with is V2:
A successful (and much darker) remix with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails placed number 66 on the US charts (Bowie’s best in a decade) and the music video featuring the remix was nominated for Best Male Video in the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Posted 2 weeks ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
 William wrote:

Just an oddly-timed technical glitch. No censorship here. Ever. 



I thought this was a politics free zone. WTF. And to think I just started sending monthly donations. 😞 Maybe time to switch back to Pandora 🤮
Posted 2 weeks ago by andre4    [ Reply ]
This is cool, but I was utterly blown away by the original, and the video done with Trent Reznor, from almost 30 years ago... It barely got any play here, but my expat British friends and I used to jam to this in Tokyo a lot. Strange Times on Planet Earth, indeed!
Posted 2 weeks ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.



Looks RP is a new addition to the growing list of good things that have become screwed up by politics. Guess I'll cancel my RP recurring donation and play my own music from my extensive library.
Posted 2 weeks ago by andre4    [ Reply ]
Not all Americans. Maybe just one at the moment. And a few others as well.
Posted 2 weeks ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Jonny's in America
Lo-Teks at the wheel
No one needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]
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
Jonny's in America

[Verse 2]
Jonny wants a brain
Jonny wants to suck on a Coke
Jonny wants a woman
Jonny wants to think of a joke
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Jonny's in America
Jonny looks up at the stars

Jonny combs his hair, and Jonny wants pussy and cars
Jonny's in America
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]

[Interlude]
God is an American

God is an American

[Outro]
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Posted 2 weeks ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
William's words for the last attempt were great. LOL

I hear it this time. I like it.
Posted 2 weeks ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
Just an oddly-timed technical glitch. No censorship here. Ever. 
Posted 3 weeks ago by William    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.



The genius video equally!
Posted 3 weeks ago by Pfauenauge    [ Reply ]
Silence. The next song has started playing as I write this. I'm trying hard not to read into this, but I've never known this before. Please, please, don't let it be due to censorship.
Posted 3 weeks ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
 zitherica wrote:

Same here, no sound.



Trump censorship :D
Posted 3 weeks ago by giammin    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:
No sound? 



Same. Weird.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bhallmark    [ Reply ]
Hell, I'm an American and I'm afraid of us...
Posted 3 weeks ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
Same here, no sound.
Posted 3 weeks ago by zitherica    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:
No sound? 

Same for me. Its Bowie so we might be better off. LOL
Posted 3 weeks ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
No sound? 
Posted 3 weeks ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]