- Julian Cope
The American Lite
Julian Cope Lyrics
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Got the fever inside
I gonna drown myself in holy water
Got the fever, it won't die
Fact my love is stronger now
And my life is leaving jail
She's got a love, it's getting wide and bright
It's calling out now
Ha-ha, he-he, take that, baby, ha-ha, he-he
And then she zaps me with her keen, keen love
And then I rinse myself in holy water
Watch the fever rise
I wanna live beside my favourite daughter, yeah
My American lite
Sometimes I write a new song and I'm looking for approval
Does it sound like the elevators
Will it sound more of ...
(We can't come to the phone right now)
(But if you leave your name and number)
(We'll probably get back to you)
Probably get back to you
I stand outside
I put on my best phoney American accent
I cry "Let me in, let me in"
Ha-ha, he-he, take that, baby, ha-ha, he-he
And then she zaps me with her keen, keen love
Oh, I'll drown myself in holy water
I watch the fever rise
And I will turn my face to watch the princess moon
Raising high above queen mother Earth
Take my life, take my life
Thatt my love is stronger now
Have lovers ever been before
...
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Calling out now
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
Concentric circles running to the American lite
The lyrics of Julian Cope's song The American Lite seem to be about obsession, desire, and yearning for something unattainable. The repeated mention of holy water as a means of cleansing oneself from fever suggests a religious theme, perhaps referring to salvation or purification. The singer seems to be deeply in love with someone, describing their love as "stronger now" and "getting wide and bright." However, the object of their affection is referred to only as "my American lite," which may hint at a sense of distance or unattainability.
The lyrics become more ambiguous as the song goes on, with the singer describing themselves as standing outside, putting on a "phony American accent," and asking to be let in. The repetition of "ha-ha, he-he, take that, baby" adds to the sense of confusion and desperation. Overall, the song seems to capture a feeling of longing and desperation, with the singer searching for something they may never be able to find.
Line by Line Meaning
I gonna dice myself in holy water
I am so desperate to rid myself of this internal fire that I'm willing to take drastic measures, even if it means submerging myself in holy water.
Got the fever inside
I am consumed by a passion that is driving me insane.
I gonna drown myself in holy water
I am willing to go to extreme lengths to put out the flames of my desire, even if it means plunging myself into holy water, which is a symbol of purity.
Fact my love is stronger now
The intensity of my feelings for this person has grown even stronger over time.
And my life is leaving jail
Being in love has given me freedom from the constraints that were holding me back in life.
She's got a love, it's getting wide and bright
The person I am in love with has a strong and expansive love that is growing brighter as time passes.
Concentric circles running to the American lite
The love that I am experiencing is drawing me towards a version of American culture that is shallow and superficial.
It's calling out now
The allure of American culture is starting to become too strong to ignore, and it is calling out to me.
Ha-ha, he-he, take that, baby, ha-ha, he-he
I am laughing at myself for giving in to the superficiality of American culture, but I can't help it.
And then she zaps me with her keen, keen love
The person I am in love with has the power to shock me with the intensity of her feelings for me.
And then I rinse myself in holy water
In an attempt to curb my passions, I am once again immersing myself in holy water.
Watch the fever rise
Despite my attempts to cool off, my desire is only getting stronger.
I wanna live beside my favourite daughter, yeah
My dream is to live next door to my favorite American celebrity, who has become like a daughter to me.
Sometimes I write a new song and I'm looking for approval
I am always seeking validation for my artistic creations.
Does it sound like the elevators
I worry that my music is too bland and unoriginal, like the background music in an elevator.
Will it sound more of ...
I hope that my music will have a unique sound that sets it apart from other artists.
(We can't come to the phone right now)
A recording plays, indicating that the person I am calling is not available to talk.
(But if you leave your name and number)
The recording suggests that if I leave my contact information, the person may get back to me at a later time.
(We'll probably get back to you)
The tone of the recording is noncommittal, and it is uncertain whether I will receive a response.
I stand outside
I am outside of a venue where my favorite American celebrities are likely to be.
I put on my best phoney American accent
I try to adopt an American accent to fit in better with the culture that I idolize.
I cry "Let me in, let me in"
I desperately want to be part of the American culture that I have idealized.
Oh, I'll drown myself in holy water
I am willing to go to any lengths to try and control my desires, even if it means immersing myself in holy water.
And I will turn my face to watch the princess moon
I am captivated by the glamour and beauty of American culture and want to immerse myself in its splendor.
Raising high above queen mother Earth
American culture is being elevated above all other cultures, even mother Earth itself.
Take my life, take my life
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of this shallow, superficial version of American culture that I have idealized.
Have lovers ever been before
I wonder if anyone has ever loved as deeply and passionately as I do.
Circles running to the American lite
My love for this shallow and superficial version of American culture is unrelenting and circling back on itself.
Contributed by Gabriel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on World War Pigs
hey joe,
i've got some bad news to tell you
that jews killed moses late last night
the word's out that Ala
he's been hijacked
they're walking in the dessert without my god
and this song,
this song is freaking me out
and the moon, tonight,
i don't require it's light
petrochemical dollars in my pocket
i feel like i ransomed out of sight
because the world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
hey feets,
gotta start walking
but my shoes are way to tired
so i packed my bags,
started driving
because i feel ransomed out of sight
because the world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
the world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
the world war pigs
defend one another
while the whole world burns
in a third world war
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