Only In America
Action Bronson Lyrics

I'm focused, man, I swear I'm focused.
I am fully committed to my goals and am determined to succeed.

These mothafuckas don't know, I'm the mothafuckin' golden child. Uh huh
Others underestimate my abilities, but I know that I am gifted and destined for greatness.

Anywhere I go, you know you're goin' with me
I am loyal and will bring my friends and loved ones with me wherever I go.

Bobby and Whitney without the sniffin'
I am having wild adventures and experiences without the drug use that characterized the infamous celebrity couple's relationship.

Dog your bitch look like Eddie Griffin
Your girlfriend looks unattractive and resembling of the famous comedian Eddie Griffin.

I'm three wheelin', keep the Chevy tippin'
I am driving a three-wheeled vehicle and having fun while dangerously tipping my Chevy car along the way.

Big bearded Buddha bangin' bitches in Bermuda
I am enjoying my travels to exotic locations, specifically Bermuda, by having sexual encounters with women there while also embracing a laid-back, zen-like lifestyle.

Barry Bonds, barracuda, Chattanooga
I am alluding to the famous baseball player Barry Bonds, comparing him to a dangerous and aggressive fish species, and referencing a city in Tennessee for lyrical effect.

Back alley shooter, black Balley booter
I am painting a gritty image of a dangerous and violent criminal who carries out shootings and wears black Balley boots as part of their intimidating appearance.

Catch me jumpin' out the plane like a black puma
I am using a simile to compare myself to a black puma, showing my confidence and fearlessness by picturing myself jumping out of a plane like the predator would.

Stoned, pump Depeche Mode
I am enjoying being high while blasting music from the British band Depeche Mode.

Man all I see is red snow
I am using a metaphor to describe how I am seeing the world in a particularly violent and dangerous way.

Left my man with a headstone on Edgecombe
I am referencing a specific street in New York City where someone I knew met their untimely death and was buried with a headstone.

He was goin' for the glory and the end zone
My friend died while in pursuit of achieving greatness, always striving for success like a football player reaching for the end zone.

Just another sob story cause the pen's cold
I am acknowledging that my story and my friend's tragic end is just one more sad narrative in a world where many people struggle and suffer.

Am I gonna sell my soul? That depends, ho
I am questioning if I am willing to compromise my values and principles for money or fame, and using a vulgar term to refer to a hypothetical woman making such an offer.

Man the vehicle's a rental, speak gentle
I am reminding myself and others that material possessions like rental cars are only temporary and should be treated with care and respect.

Mink sweatsuit
I am wearing a luxurious and expensive clothing item, a mink sweatsuit.

Stab your father while he's pissin' in the men's room
I am using provocative language to suggest violent and rebellious behavior, like stabbing someone's father while they are using the restroom.

Only in America
The title phrase is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that many of the unique and outrageous scenarios I describe could only happen in America, a country known for its eccentricities.

All that seems we're goin' nowhere
I repeat this phrase multiple times to convey a sense of apathy and stagnation, suggesting that despite our wild adventures and experiences, life can often feel pointless and directionless.

NYC what the fuck is goin' on?
I am addressing the chaotic and unpredictable nature of New York City, a place where anything can happen at any moment.

These mothafuckas won't play my song
I am frustrated that some people in the music industry are not promoting or supporting my work.