On October 24, 1995, Spacehog released their debut album Resident Alien, which spawned the singles "In the Meantime" and "Cruel to be Kind". The band's second album, The Chinese Album, was released on March 10, 1998. Though it did not sell as well as Resident Alien, the band's popularity was increasing as Spacehog opened for popular acts like Pearl Jam and Supergrass. The Chinese Album featured a more "artsy" sound, with Pink Floyd-like piano on the opening track and Michael Stipe of R.E.M contributing vocals to the song "Almond Kisses".
In 2001, Spacehog released their final album, The Hogessy.
In 2002, Spacehog quietly broke up and the band members went their separate ways, but reformed in 2008.
This Is America
Spacehog Lyrics
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Oh yeah
But I get my rocks off by watching the cops on TV
Oh yeah
I'm feel needy, cheap and greedy
Won't you give me the thing that I need
But I'm not to blame cause my video game got my mind
Now you've got your fame
You get your crack cocaine
You put a bullet in your brain
Cause this is America
Yeah this is America
American history is still just a mystery to me
Oh yeah
But I think it says it all
Watching the junkies fall down on Avenue D
I learned all I know on the Internet show
I'm buildin' a bomb for a dime
And the Statue of Liberty lost her virginity to me
And that's just fine
Now you've got your fame
You get your crack cocaine
You put a bullet in your brain
Cause this is America
Yeah this is America
Cause this is America
Yeah this is America
What ever happened to you
What ever happened to me
I think that says it all
Watching the a junkies stall
I know it's a very scary life
Oh no... here come the Indians!
Cause this is America
Yeah this is America
Cause this is America
Yeah this is America
Cause this is America
Yeah this is America
Yeah this is America
Yeah this is America
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Ooooooooooh cause this is America
It's the land of the free
And the home of the brave
Cause this is America
It's the land of the free
It's the land of the free
And the home of the brave
Cause this is America
It's the land of the free
It's the land of the free
And the home of the brave
Cause this is America
It's the land of the free
It's the land of the free
And the home of the brave
It's the land of the free
The lyrics to Spacehog's song "This is America" convey a sense of confusion and disillusionment about American society. The first two lines, "The Statue of Liberty lost her virginity to me/Oh yeah/But I get my rocks off by watching the cops on TV/Oh yeah," suggest a lack of respect for American institutions and values. The singer seems to take pleasure in the degradation of the police, but also claims to have defiled one of the country's most cherished symbols.
The next verse expresses a desire for material goods ("Won't you give me the thing that I need"), but blames society for the singer's addiction to technology ("But I'm not to blame cause my video game got my mind"). The chorus repeats the line "this is America" several times, as if to emphasize that the problems described in the song are a direct result of American culture.
The final lines, "It's the land of the free/And the home of the brave," are a deliberate nod to the American national anthem. But the singer's tone is not celebratory; rather, they seem to be mocking the idea that America is truly free and brave. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a society that has lost its way, and the singer seems to be struggling to make sense of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
The Statue of Liberty lost her virginity to me
I am claiming to have deflowered an American icon as a way to enhance my own status or reputation.
But I get my rocks off by watching the cops on TV
Instead of seeking other healthy ways to fulfill myself, I find pleasure in living vicariously through law enforcement personnel on television.
I'm feel needy, cheap and greedy
I am experiencing a combination of insatiable desires and negative feelings about myself and my circumstances.
Won't you give me the thing that I need
I believe that I am entitled to whatever I want, and am calling on others to provide me with what I desire.
But I'm not to blame cause my video game got my mind
I refuse to take responsibility for my actions or thoughts, citing the influence of video games on my psyche.
American history is still just a mystery to me
I am ignorant about the past events and influences that have shaped the country in which I live.
But I think it says it all
Despite my lack of knowledge on the subject, I believe that I have an understanding of what America represents or stands for.
Watching the junkies fall down on Avenue D
I derive entertainment or a sense of superiority from observing drug addicts struggle and suffer.
I learned all I know on the Internet show
The majority of my beliefs and attitudes have been formed through exposure to online content and communities.
I'm buildin' a bomb for a dime
I am considering, or have already taken steps towards, creating a crude explosive device for a cheap price.
What ever happened to you
I am referring to a previous version of the person I am addressing, and imploring them to return to that state.
I think that says it all
I believe that the current state of affairs or behavior is indicative of deeper truths or themes.
Watching the a junkies stall
Again, I take pleasure or satisfaction in experiencing the pain and difficulties of others.
It's the land of the free
America is described as being a place where people are allowed to enjoy many freedoms.
And the home of the brave
Courage and bravery are qualities that are seen as being important to the national identity of America.
Contributed by Austin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Andy Harrison
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