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Artist: David Bowie
Track: I'm Afraid of Americans

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Johnny's in America
Low techs at the wheel

No-one needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Johnny's in America

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans

Johnny's in America

Johnny wants a brain
Johnny wants to suck on a Coke

Johnny wants a woman
Johnny wants to think of a joke

Johnny's in America

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans

Johnny's in America
Johnny looks up at the stars

Johnny combs his hair
And Johnny wants pussy in cars

Johnny's in America
Johnny's in America

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans

God is an American
God is an American

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the words
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

I'm afraid of Americans

Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American

Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
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David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans
A satire on American corporitisation, homogenization, aggressiveness and mass culture. Bowie explained the background to the song: I was traveling in Java when [its] first
Globus – I'm Afraid of Americans
[Verse 1] / Donny's in America / Low tech's at the wheel / Donny's in America / Flunkies under his heel / Donny's in America / Fascists at the podium / They don't even just pretend
David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans (NIN V1 Mix)
[Verse 1: David Bowie] / Nana, na na, nana, na na, na / Johnny's in America / Lo-Teks at the wheel / Nana, na na, nana, na na, na / No one needs anyone / They don't even just
David Bowie (Ft. Ice Cube) – I'm Afraid of Americans (NIN V3 Mix)
[Intro: Ice Cube and David Bowie] / I pledge / I, I / I pledge / I pledge / I pledge allegiance / I, I / I pledge allegiance to the / A-murder-merica / A-murder-merica / A-murder-
David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans (Showgirls Version)
The original version of David Bowie’s “I’m Afraid of Americans” was one of the final pieces of music recorded during the 1994 Outside sessions with Brian Eno. The track, an angsty
David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans (Photek V5 Mix)
Johnny's in America / Lo-Teks at the wheel / No one needs anyone / They don't even just pretend / I'm afraid of Americans / I'm afraid of the world / I'm afraid I can't help it / I
David Bowie – Johnny Downloader (a.k.a. I'm Afraid of Americans - Early Version)
(Uhn uhn uhn, uhn uhn, uhn uhn, uhn uhn uhn) / Johnny's in America, low-tracks at the wheel / (Uhn uhn uhn, uhn uhn, uhn uhn, uhn uhn uhn) / No one needs anyone, they don't even
Greek Fire (Ft. Stephen Christian) – I'm Afraid of Americans
Johnny's in America, Lo-Teks at the wheel / No one needs anyone, they don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / [Chorus] / I'm afraid of Americans / I'm afraid of the world
HeavensDust – I'm Afraid of Americans
[Verse 1] / Johnny's in America / Lo-Teks at the wheel / No one needs anyone / They don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / [Chorus] / I'm afraid of Americans / I'm afraid
David Bowie – I'm Afraid Of Americans (2021 Remaster)
[Verse 1] / Johnny's in America, Lo-TEKs at the wheel / No one needs anyone, they don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / [Chorus] / I'm afraid of Americans / I'm afraid of
David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans Samples
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David Bowie – I’m Afraid Of Americans (Live at the Kit Kat Klub, New York, 19th November, 1999)
[Verse 1] / Johnny's in America / Lo-Teks at the wheel / No one needs anyone / They don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / [Chorus 1] / I'm afraid of Americans / I'm
Ondara – I'm Afraid Of Americans
Johnny's in America / Lo-Tek at the wheel / Nobody needs anyone / They don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / Johnny's in America / Johnny wants a brain / Johnny wants to
BONES UK – I’m Afraid Of Americans
[Verse 1] / Johnny's in America / No tricks at the wheel / No one needs anyone / They don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / [Chorus] / I'm afraid of Americans / Yeah, I'm
David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans Remixes
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David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans (Live, Glastonbury, 2000)
[Spoken Intro] / What a wonderful evening, please be safe / I really mean it, we really love you a lot / We really do / [Verse 1] / Johnny's in America / Lo-Teks at the wheel / No
David Bowie – I'm Afraid of Americans Covers
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Ann Wilson – I'm Afraid of Americans
[Verse 1] / Johnny's in America / Lo-Teks at the wheel / Nobody needs anyone / They don't even just pretend / Johnny's in America / [Chorus] / I'm afraid of Americans / I'm afraid
Lung – I'm Afraid Of Americans (Cover)
(slightly modified from original) / Johnny's an American he drinks at the wheel / No one needs anyone they don't even just pretend / Johnny's an American / I'm afraid of Americans
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David Bowie – I Am With Name (Alternative Version) [2021 Remaster]
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David Bowie "I'm Afraid Of Americans": Johnny's in America, Lo-Teks at the wheel No one needs anyone, they don't even just pretend Johnny's...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did David Bowie release “I'm Afraid of Americans”?
David Bowie released “I'm Afraid of Americans” on October 14, 1997.
Q:Who wrote “I'm Afraid of Americans” by David Bowie?
“I'm Afraid of Americans” by David Bowie was written by Brian Eno & David Bowie.
Q:When did David Bowie release “Johnny Downloader (a.k.a. I'm Afraid of Americans - Early Version)”?
David Bowie released “Johnny Downloader (a.k.a. I'm Afraid of Americans - Early Version)” on April 23, 2022.
Q:When did David Bowie release “I’m Afraid Of Americans (Showgirls Soundtrack Version) [2021 Remaster]”?
David Bowie released “I’m Afraid Of Americans (Showgirls Soundtrack Version) [2021 Remaster]” on February 3, 1997.
Q:Who wrote “I'm Afraid of Americans” by Globus?
“I'm Afraid of Americans” by Globus was written by David Bowie.
Q:Who wrote “I’m Afraid Of Americans” by BONES UK?
“I’m Afraid Of Americans” by BONES UK was written by Brian Eno & David Bowie.
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