In America
Fastbacks Lyrics
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What it means to be in a country that's not
All that it should be.
I don't know if I'm all ready to leave.
Do you really want to be in America?
See, you don't really have to be in America
Somewhere else might be better
I'm not just talking about weather
You've got the answer?
Speak up if you know
Maybe it's just that I know
What it means to me to be living a life
Almost thinking free
I can pretty well choose how I want to be
Do you really want to be in America?
See, you don't really have to be in America
Somewhere else might be better
I won't be living here forever
But I don't think that I'd be willing to get up and go
You've got the answer
Speak up if you know
Who says your life's an easy ride?
Who says the government's on your side?
Think for yourself
Who cares what they decide . . .
The lyrics of the Fastbacks' song "In America" are a contemplation on what it means to live in a country that is not all that it should be. The singer ponders whether they are ready to leave, but they don't seem to have a clear answer. The song questions whether living in America is really necessary, and suggests that there might be better alternatives, not just in terms of weather, but in terms of quality of life. The singer is not certain about moving away, but they know what it means to have some level of freedom in their life, even if it's not perfect.
Overall, the song suggests that living in America is not necessarily the best option, nor is it a requirement; it's up to each individual to decide what makes sense for them. The lyrics also question the notion of an easy life in America, reminding listeners that the government doesn't always have our best interests at heart, and that we should learn to think for ourselves and make our own decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately been thinking about
I've been recently contemplating
What it means to be in a country that's not
The significance of living in a nation that's not
All that it should be.
Everything that it ought to be.
I don't know if I'm all ready to leave.
I'm not sure if I'm prepared to depart.
Do you really want to be in America?
Are you genuinely interested in dwelling in America?
See, you don't really have to be in America
Bear in mind that it's not mandatory to reside in America
Somewhere else might be better
Perhaps another location would be superior
I'm not just talking about weather
I'm not only referring to the climate
But I don't think that I'd be willing to get up and go
However, I don't believe that I would be enthusiastic about leaving immediately
You've got the answer?
Do you possess the solution?
Speak up if you know
Please elucidate if you're aware.
Maybe it's just that I know
Perhaps I'm the only one who understands
What it means to me to be living a life
My interpretation of what it implies to exist
Almost thinking free
Almost experiencing complete liberty
I can pretty well choose how I want to be
I can virtually choose the lifestyle I desire
You've got the answer
Do you possess the solution?
Speak up if you know
Please elucidate if you're aware.
Do you really want to be in America?
Are you genuinely interested in dwelling in America?
See, you don't really have to be in America
Bear in mind that it's not mandatory to reside in America
Somewhere else might be better
Perhaps another location would be superior
I won't be living here forever
I won't permanently reside here
But I don't think that I'd be willing to get up and go
However, I don't believe that I would be enthusiastic about leaving immediately
You've got the answer
Do you possess the solution?
Speak up if you know
Please elucidate if you're aware.
Who says your life's an easy ride?
Who claims that your existence is straightforward?
Who says the government's on your side?
Who asserts that the administration supports you?
Think for yourself
Contemplate on your own
Who cares what they decide . . .
It doesn't matter what they decide . . .
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KURT BLOCH
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