This Is Not America (aus "This
David Bowie / Pat Metheny Group Lyrics
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(Sha, la, la, la, la)
Little piece of you
A little peace in me
Will die (this is not a miracle)
For this is not America
Promise not to stare
Too long (this is not America)
For this is not the miracle
There was a time
A storm that blew so pure
For this could be the biggest sky
And I could have the faintest idea
For this is not America
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
This is not America (no)
This is not (sha, la, la, la, la)
Snowman melting from the inside
Falcon spirals
To the ground (this could be the biggest sky)
So bloody red, tomorrow's clouds
A little piece of you
A little piece in me
Will die (this could be a miracle)
For this is not America
There was a time
A wind that blew so young
For this could be the biggest sky
And I could have the faintest idea
For this is not America
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
This is not America (no)
This is not (sha, la, la, la)
This is not America (no)
This is not
This is not America (no)
This is not (sha, la, la, la)
The lyrics of David Bowie and Pat Metheny Group's song "This is Not America" open up with the line "This is not America," where America symbolizes a utopia desired by the world. The song suggests that the idea of America is not consistent anymore, and the world has lost hope in its old notion of the country. A little piece of the singer and his listener is dying with that realization. The singer acknowledges that their expectations of America may never be achieved, and the dreams might never come true. The song talks about a failed promise, of something great that could have happened, which never did.
The second verse continues the theme of loss and fading hopes. "Blossom fails to bloom this season," may depict America's failure to prosper and grow while "promise not to stare too long" may suggest that staring at the weaknesses for too long may lead to disappointment. The song talks about how America is starting to crumble from within, like the "snowman melting from the inside." The song suggests that the hope and promise Americans once believed in are dying, and the possibility of restoring it to its former glory may not be possible anymore. The song ends with the repetition of "This is not America," which reiterates the theme of loss and failed expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not America
The current state of affairs does not reflect the ideals and values that America stands for.
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
Little piece of you
The individual is affected by the changes that are happening around them.
A little peace in me
The impact of the external changes is personal and internal to the individual.
Will die (this is not a miracle)
The changes that are happening are not a positive transformation or the result of an extraordinary event.
For this is not America
The current state of affairs does not reflect the principles that America stands for.
Blossom fails to bloom this season
The normal cycle of life is disrupted.
Promise not to stare
The current situation is unpleasant and should not be dwelled upon.
Too long (this is not America)
It is not healthy or sustainable to dwell on the current situation, as it does not align with American values.
For this is not the miracle
The current situation is not a positive transformation or the result of an extraordinary event.
There was a time
There was a time in America when things were better and reflected its values.
A storm that blew so pure
A time when change was for the better, and it aligned with American values.
For this could be the biggest sky
Change can be transformative and larger than what one can imagine.
And I could have the faintest idea
In the past, there was room for growth and a better understanding of how to bring effective changes that align with American values.
This is not America (no)
The current state of affairs does not align with American values or principles.
Snowman melting from the inside
The current situation is affecting individuals and is affecting them on a personal level.
Falcon spirals to the ground
The current situation is harming society and causing it to become weaker, like a falcon that is losing its strength.
So bloody red, tomorrow's clouds
The future holds violent and unsettling events.
Will die (this could be a miracle)
The current situation could be an opportunity for positive change, but it is not being viewed as such.
For this is not America
The current state of affairs does not reflect the values that America stands for.
There was a time
There was a time when America was better, and it reflected its values.
A wind that blew so young
A time when change was for the better, and it aligned with American values.
For this could be the biggest sky
Change can be transformative and larger than what one can imagine.
And I could have the faintest idea
In the past, there was room for growth and a better understanding of how to bring effective changes that align with American values.
This is not America (no)
The current state of affairs does not align with American values or principles.
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
(Sha, la, la, la, la)
This is not America (no)
The current state of affairs does not align with American values or principles.
This is not (sha, la, la, la, la)
This is not America (no)
The current state of affairs does not align with American values or principles.
This is not
This is not America (no)
The current state of affairs does not align with American values or principles.
This is not (sha, la, la, la)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie, Lyle Mays, Patrick B Metheny
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Danny Tuvi
Un pedazito de ti
la poca paz en mi morirá
esto no es America
la flor no florece en está temporada
promesa de no mirar demasiado tiempo
esto no es un milagro
ubo en un tiempo una tormenta que soplaba tan puro
para estó pudo haber sido el cielo más grande
y yo pude haber tenido la menor idea
Fusión de muñeco de nieve desde el interior
falcon de espirales a la tierra
mañanas sangurientas y nubes rojas
Un pedazito de ti
la poca paz en mi morirá
esto no es America
ubo un tiempo que el viento soplaba tan joven
pudo haber sido el cielo más grande
y yo pude haber tenido la menor idea
Este pudo haber sido el cielo más grande
Este pudo haber sido un milagro
Éste pudo haber sido...
Terina Sargeant
This is my favourite Bowie track of all time. Love the harmony. so chilled and fantastic.
Marcos Caamaño
Technically, it's not a Bowie song, it's composed by Pat Metheny. Pat Metheny invited Bowie who wrote the lyrics and sang as well as gave the name of the song
Terina Sargeant
Marcos Caamaño
Yes that may well be but, it is on Bowies Greatest Hits so he counted it as one of his songs. I like Ashes to Ashes too.
A C
Terina Jenson Yes mine too unfortunately never given the true air play it deserves as per this generation Sadly David Bowie said it was one of all time favourites ...We are dictated by media and radio stations sadly 😢
A C
Marcos Caamaño 50/50 I would say
Gery van rietschoten
absolutely right. the horn and that cryof a falcon and the voice of Bowie. Master
NAIVADA
Bowie's singing and lyrics is just perfection, seemingly about impossible dreams and times of decline...
kk wan
What a nostalgic melody, refresh my memory of 1985 when I was 20..
Paul Brennan
Great song by Bowie. Excellent movie with Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn. I really liked their chemistry that they brought to the screen. They were splendid in Taps too. Hutton was amazing in Ordinary People. It's a shame that his career didn't skyrocket like Penns did
Paul Freid
It's a masterpiece.