American Lady
Suzi Quatro Lyrics


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American lady
Good old American child
American lady
Good old American child

I've been around every single town, London to Tokyo
I've seen the world from inside out
And what i want to know
Where did all those good times go
Where can we play our rock 'n' roll
I am going home again
Stateside is where i'm bound

American lady
Good old American child
American lady
Your arms are open so wide
I want you, America
I need you, America
I miss, America

Left to find a golden rainbow
I flew across the sea
We would play staccato ballads
My band of boys and me
Now I've got everything i wanted
But there's one thing more
I hear them calling me
And I'm coming home

American lady
Good old American child
I hear you calling wildly
And I'm coming home
Home to, America
I need you, America
I miss, America

I want you, America
I need you, America
I miss, America
I want you, America
I need you, America
I miss, America
I want you, America
I need you, America
I miss, America
I want you, America




I need you, America
I miss, America

Overall Meaning

In the song "American Lady" by Suzi Quatro, the singer reflects on her experiences of touring around the world and ultimately longing to return home to America. The lyrics suggest a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the country that she identifies with. Suzi has traveled to various cities around the globe, ranging from London to Tokyo, and has made her presence known through her music. She has seen the world from inside out but still feels a strong connection to America. She wants to know where all the good times have gone and where she can play her rock 'n' roll music in a place that feels like home.


The song captures the essence of Suzi's cultural identity as an American lady. She refers to herself as a "good old American child" and seeks comfort in the open arms of the country she loves. Suzi's international success and fame have not dampened her love for her country, and the lyrics express a desire to return to her roots. The song also highlights the loneliness of being on the road as a musician, despite having everything she could have wished for.


Line by Line Meaning

American lady
Referring to the United States as a female personification


Good old American child
Referring to the country as an innocent, youthful entity


I've been around every single town, London to Tokyo
Having traveled the world extensively and experienced different cultures


I've seen the world from inside out
Having an extensive knowledge of the world and its workings


And what i want to know
Inquisitive about a specific topic


Where did all those good times go
Reflecting on an era in the past where things were better


Where can we play our rock 'n' roll
Wondering where one can still experience pure, unadulterated rock music


I am going home again
Returning to the United States


Stateside is where i'm bound
Going to the American mainland


Your arms are open so wide
The United States is welcoming with warmth and hospitality


Left to find a golden rainbow
Having pursued the ultimate goal in life


I flew across the sea
Having traveled long distances to achieve a dream


We would play staccato ballads
Having played a specific type of music with a particular rhythm


My band of boys and me
Referring to a group of male musicians who played together


Now I've got everything i wanted
Having achieved a high level of success and satisfaction


But there's one thing more
Despite everything, there is still something missing


I hear them calling me
Feeling drawn back to the United States


And I'm coming home
Returning to the United States


I hear you calling wildly
Feeling the pull of the United States strongly


Home to, America
Returning to the homeland


I need you, America
Feeling a profound emotional longing for the United States


I miss, America
Experiencing nostalgia for the United States


I want you, America
Desiring a return to the United States


I miss, America
Experiencing nostalgia for the United States


I want you, America
Desiring a return to the United States


I miss, America
Experiencing nostalgia for the United States


I want you, America
Desiring a return to the United States


I need you, America
Feeling a profound emotional longing for the United States


I miss, America
Experiencing nostalgia for the United States




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEN TUCKEY, SUZIE QUATRO

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Comments from YouTube:

Scott Literacylabyrinth

Beautiful - love when she sung this live.

Robert Cubinelli

American Lady !!!

Mark F

For some reason this is completely unavailable on itunes or amazon. [or i cant find it] WHY?

Kayhy Hermes

They are very Rare, I'll give u names of all cds, I have everything she ever wrote

Kayhy Hermes

YouTube or send over seas 4 rare Cds.
Shortly I'll give u the names of some of them

Kayhy Hermes

Ok, I'll will send live

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