Story Behind The Song
According to urban folklore, if you say "Idle American" three times in a row while standing in front of a mirror, you will be transformed into a perky yet malevolent reality show contestant. Right, I made that up. Lets just say it's ambiguous and leave it at that. OK?
Song Description
An existential quagmire, pondering the philosophical debate between fate and freedom.. and a catchy tune, too
| Song Length |
4:29 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Rock - Punk |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Restless |
Subject |
Conformity, Musician |
| Similar Artists |
Buzzcocks, The Sex Pistols |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I am the Idle American, as seen on TV
I am the model citizen, a product of society
When I go to my audition for thr Idle American show
'gonna crush the competion
it's not just kisses that I'll blow
(chorus)
Won't you vote for me
Life is a shopping spree, here at the Mall, now
I want it all, watch me crawling
the Idle American, Idle American
Who are you to begrudge me my chance to be a star
who the hell are you to judge me if I want a brand new car
Spent the dough on singing lessons
-well, maybe my daddy did-
He wants a return on his investment
He wants an Idle American kid
(chorus, guitar solo)
(spoken-) When I become the Idle American
I'll wear my crown with humility
I will look down in the gutter at all those that follow me
'gonna have a little tabtrum at mu photo op
'gonna get me a personal assistant, or maybe a rent-a-cop
(chorus)