America Town
Five for Fighting Lyrics

I know I should be happy in your land
I feel like I should be content in America and grateful for the opportunities it has given me.

It's not all that wild to me
The things that seem exciting or exotic to other people about America have become commonplace and uninteresting to me.

Not that I want to be any other where
I'm not saying I want to leave America or move somewhere else.

I know it's hell out there
I am aware that there are many problems and challenges in the world outside of America.

Here in the borders of america town
I am currently residing in America and experiencing the things that come with living here.

All of the dollies are spinning round and round
Everyone is just going through the motions of American life without much thought or individuality.

Hail to the chief
This phrase is used to express sarcasm or criticism toward America's political leaders.

Lets just drag them all down
I want to see a shift in politics and society that holds leaders accountable for their actions.

There's got to be a hero somewhere
I believe there is the potential for someone to rise up and make positive change in America.

Used to get annoyed at the fire and the flag
I used to be more patriotic, but now I feel indifferent toward symbols of American pride.

Now it just seems old to me
Symbols of American pride feel outdated and don't hold the same relevance they once did to me.

(everyone is old to me)
This parenthetical comment adds a humorous tone to the previous line, suggesting that everything feels old and uninteresting to the artist.

And I know we'd kick your ass
Americans are often perceived as having a superiority complex or overconfidence in their abilities and strength.

But first I'll take a nap tonight
This line pokes fun at the idea of American laziness, suggesting that even if we did get into a fight, we'd probably take a nap first.

And know someone's looking out for me
There is a sense of security in America that comes from living in a country with a strong military and government.

I tried it
This could refer to anything, but likely means the artist has experimented with different lifestyles or experiences outside of America.

I've seen it
The artist has witnessed or experienced different ways of life and has a broader perspective than someone who has never left America.

I bought it all
The singer has tried various lifestyles or ideologies and has found none that are truly satisfying or perfect.

Not that I'm upset
I am not necessarily unhappy with my life or with America, but I am questioning its inherent value or superiority.

I can still make my bet on the basketball game
The artist is still able to enjoy simple pleasures and entertainments in America, even if they are not necessarily fulfilling in a larger sense.

And I got my spare change
The artist has enough money to be comfortable and look after their basic needs.

I'm even o.k. with the hoodlums on the hill
The artist is accepting or tolerant of the less desirable aspects of American life, such as crime or poverty.

They're in my will
The singer may have relationships or connections to people in their community who are not typically thought of as having inheritable wealth or possessions.

Like her and you
This line suggests that the artist has a specific person or people in mind when thinking of who would inherit their possessions.

Whom and who
This phrase doesn't necessarily have clear meaning, but could be interpreted as a reference to the confusing or complex nature of American society or politics.

In america town
This phrase is a repeated refrain that emphasizes the idea that this song is about America and the various experiences and perspectives of living there.

We all spin around
Everyone in America is going through the motions of life, without necessarily questioning or challenging the status quo.

I'm really not down
This line expresses a negative or disappointed sentiment about America, despite the artist's previous assertions that they are not necessarily unhappy here.