American Trash
Inner-Party-System Lyrics
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You know I'll waste it if I can
Come on let's give it a twist
And if it all turns to shit
Oh wait, let's try that again.
My life's too short to have a plan
Here, let me help you understand
First take this drink and this pill
Relax your mind and be still
Let's find out who I am
'Cause I
I'm just American trash
Stupid American trash
I'm just American-
Stupid American trash
I've got this planet in my hands
Yeah, I'll try to save it if I can
I'm satisfied with myself
Don't care for anyone else
I'm so united when I stand.
I get my facts from the TV
Believe in everything I read
It's such an ignorant bliss
When the whole fucking world wants to be like me.
'Cause I
I'm just American
Stupid American trash
I'm just American
Stupid American trash
I'm just American
And everyone's shutting down
The people are so worn out
Wake up, the dream is over
Everyone's shutting down
The people are so worn out
Wake up, the dream is over
Wake up, the dream is over
('Cause I)
Wake up
I'm just American-
Stupid American trash
I'm just American trash
Stupid American trash
I'm just American
Trash.
In "American Trash," Inner-Party-System presents a scathing critique of American culture and its tendency towards mass consumerism, ignorance, and self-absorption. The lyrics convey a sense of apathy and resignation, as the singer suggests that even though they have the power to make a difference, they are content to sit back and watch the world burn. The idea of "American trash" seems to refer not just to the singer but to the society at large, which is portrayed as shallow, materialistic, and morally bankrupt. The repetition of the phrase "stupid American trash" throughout the song serves to reinforce this image and to emphasize the singer's sense of disgust and disillusionment.
At the same time, there is a hint of self-awareness in the lyrics, as the singer admits to getting their information from the TV and being satisfied with themselves. This suggests that the problem is not just with society but with the individual, who is complicit in perpetuating the cycle of ignorance and complacency. Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of American culture and suggests that we are in dire need of a wake-up call if we are to avoid disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this planet in my hands
I feel like I have power over the entire planet
You know I'll waste it if I can
If I have the chance to destroy the planet, I would take it
Come on let's give it a twist
Let's change things up and see what happens
And if it all turns to shit
If things go completely wrong and everything is ruined
Oh wait, let's try that again.
Maybe we can start over and do things differently
My life's too short to have a plan
I don't believe in planning for the future, life is too short to waste time on it
Here, let me help you understand
I want to share my beliefs with you and convince you to see things my way
First take this drink and this pill
Take these substances to relax and better accept my ideas
Relax your mind and be still
I want you to stop thinking critically and accept what I am saying
Let's find out who I am
I want to explore my own identity and beliefs
'Cause I
This is important to me because
I'm just American trash
I don't have any redeemable qualities, I am a negative influence on society
Stupid American trash
I am not intelligent or thoughtful, I am thoughtless and without value
I've got this planet in my hands
I feel like I have a lot of power and control over the world
Yeah, I'll try to save it if I can
I would try to improve things if I can, I do care about something
I'm satisfied with myself
I am content with who I am and my actions
Don't care for anyone else
I don't care about other people, their needs or opinions
I'm so united when I stand.
I am strong and powerful when I stand alone and do not care for others
I get my facts from the TV
I blindly believe whatever I see on TV
Believe in everything I read
I accept everything I read without questioning it
It's such an ignorant bliss
I am happily ignorant of the world around me
When the whole fucking world wants to be like me.
I think the rest of the world wants to emulate me and my way of life
And everyone's shutting down
People are losing their energy, becoming discouraged and unmotivated
The people are so worn out
The people are exhausted by the circumstances they find themselves in
Wake up, the dream is over
Stop dreaming and see reality for what it is
I'm just American-
I am just another American, with all that implies
Wake up
I want to snap people out of their complacency and see the world differently
Stupid American trash
I am still without value, still thoughtless and without worth
I'm just American trash
Once again, I am nothing but a negative influence and without worth
I'm just American
I am simply a citizen of the US
Trash.
Without value or worth, like trash.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC.
Written by: KRIS BARMAN, PATRICK NISSLEY, JARED PICCONE
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Aficionado Avacado
I’m glad this song is still getting recognized to this day, even if it is once every month or three. It’s an absolute banger
Be a Light in the darkness
The beat hits harder than a truck falling down a mountain
Amii
The beat drops are too good, I can't help but revisit this song every now and then
NostalgiCrazy
@Amii 🕺💃
InsidiousVendetta
Rare that you hear music with this type of sound actually deliver a message. Awesome sound, love it.
EternalExodus
idk, industrial has a long history of social commentary. look at NIN.
Katsuki Bakugo
@EternalExodus i love how this comment is 11 years old but you still responded
Em
Wow this song really does sum up America
Joseph K
american here, you bet it does :)
Em
Joseph K I'm also American.