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Dying in the USA
D.I. Lyrics
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No one tells me what to do
Everybody wants to try to show me
Just exactly what I gotta do
I'm living in the USA
Take another breath of that toxic waste
Living in the USA
Try not to suck too much detergent
Read the directions what a bore
Don't think I'm gonna live too long
Just as long as I can sing this song
You won't find it, you won't find it
You're gonna try, but you just can't do it
You won't find, you won't find it
You're all gonna die in the same rat trap
You're living in the USA
Cuz you're living in the USA
Cuz you're living in the USA
Cuz you're living in the USA
Standing on mountain top seeing what there is to do
The masses of disturbed, and they're looking at me
Wondering where to lead them, but not astray
This is our band and we're here to stay...Go!
Cuz we're dying in the USA
Everybody knows it you just can't stop it
You're living in the USA
Walking down the streets there's too many punks
We're living in the USA
You just gotta take it, you can't back out man
Living in the USA
The living, we'll envy the dead
We'll be on our way
Dying in the USA
We'll be on our way
Dying in the USA
We'll be on our way
Dying in the USA
We'll be on our way
Dying in the USA
We'll be on our way
Dying in the USA
We'll be on our way
Dying in the US of A
The lyrics to D.I.'s song "Living In the U.S.A." can be interpreted as a commentary on the struggles of living in America. The opening lines suggest a feeling of independence but soon reveal a sense of overwhelming pressure to conform, with everyone trying to tell the singer what to do. The toxic waste and detergent references suggest the dangers of consumerism and pollution, adding to the sense of despair. The reference to the masses being disturbed and looking to the singer for guidance adds to the theme of feeling lost or directionless in modern-day America. The repeated refrain of "you're living in the USA" highlights the inescapability of these struggles and a sense of inevitability of dying in America.
Overall, the song suggests a feeling of hopelessness in modern-day America, with issues such as consumerism, pollution, and lost direction all contributing to a sense of despair. However, the inclusion of the band's determination to stay and fight adds a note of defiance to the song, suggesting that there may be hope for change.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up in the morning
At the start of my day
No one tells me what to do
I have freedom to choose my actions
Everybody wants to try to show me
Many individuals want to influence my decisions
Just exactly what I gotta do
Provide specific instructions for me to follow
I'm living in the USA
I reside in the United States of America
Take another breath of that toxic waste
Breathe in the polluted air
Try not to suck too much detergent
Avoid consuming too many harmful substances
Everytime I go to the store
When I visit the supermarket
Read the directions what a bore
Find the instructions uninteresting
Don't think I'm gonna live too long
Expect a short lifespan
Just as long as I can sing this song
Sustain existence to sing continuously
You won't find it, you won't find it
Unattainable, impossible to find
You're gonna try, but you just can't do it
Attempting but failing to achieve
You won't find, you won't find it
Impossible to discover
You're all gonna die in the same rat trap
Everyone will meet the same fate
You're living in the USA
You exist in America
Cuz you're living in the USA
Because you reside in the United States
Cuz you're living in the USA
As a result of residing in America
Cuz you're living in the USA
Due to your existence in the United States
Standing on mountain top seeing what there is to do
Observing the available options from a high point
The masses of disturbed, and they're looking at me
The agitated crowds gaze upon me
Wondering where to lead them, but not astray
Searching for direction, but not to mislead them
This is our band and we're here to stay...Go!
The music group is permanent and persistent
Cuz we're dying in the USA
Perishing in the United States
Everybody knows it you just can't stop it
A recognized reality that cannot be changed
Walking down the streets there's too many punks
Encountering numerous disrespectful individuals
We're living in the USA
Our existence is in America
You just gotta take it, you can't back out man
Endure the situation, no escape
Living in the USA
Existing in the United States
The living, we'll envy the dead
Those alive will wish they were deceased
We'll be on our way
Proceeding to another destination
Dying in the USA
Expiring in America
We'll be on our way
Advancing towards the next stage
Dying in the USA
Perishing in the United States
We'll be on our way
Continuing our journey
Dying in the USA
Meeting our end in America
We'll be on our way
Progressing towards what's next
Dying in the US of A
Passing away in the United States of America
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.