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I'm Afraid Of AmericansFrom NinWiki
"I'm Afraid of Americans" is a David Bowie song that was remixed by Trent Reznor for its maxi-single release in 1997. Song CreditsV1-4, 6:
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VersionsI'm Afraid Of Americans (live)Nine Inch Nails first covered the song live during the Wave Goodbye Tour. I'm Afraid of AmericansThe original song appears on David Bowie's album Earthling, also released in 1997. I'm Afraid of Americans (V1)Remixed by Nine Inch Nails, this version was used as the single mix of the song, in its music video, and appears on the titular remix EP and the Best of Bowie compilation. Reznor sings backup in this mix, most notably in the "God is an American" coda. I'm Afraid of Americans (V2)This remix resembles "Closer (Precursor)" in its laid back beat and soundscaping. I'm Afraid of Americans (V3)This version splices vocals by Bowie with those of Ice Cube, manipulated into phrases like "I pledge allegiance" and "a murder-merican" in addition to many others. The beat and bassline are very minimal, and eventually give way to a distant piano below Ice Cube's words "TV got your brain." I'm Afraid of Americans (V4)This remix is very atmospheric, created in more of an ambient style, and is predominantly instrumental, using various layers of the original beat and guitars. I'm Afraid of Americans (V5)Photek created this remix, a very minimal and bouncy electronic version of the song. Spliced vocals are arranged above a repetitious bassline, synth melody, and drum programming resembling that of Bowie's song "Little Wonder," the first on Earthling. I'm Afraid of Americans (V6)The final NIN remix of the song transitions directly from the Photek mix, and is mostly composed of very repetitious bass and drums. It is instrumental, and bears very little resemblance to any part of the original. Music VideoThe video features Reznor stalking Bowie throughout New York, with Bowie constantly trying to escape. Throughout the video, violent acts are "committed" with guns seemingly only visible to Bowie, culminating in Reznor firing an automatic imaginary gun at a cab that Bowie is hiding behind. Reznor subsequently appears bearing a cross as part of a misfit parade passing Bowie in the streets, chanting "God is an American." LiveNine Inch Nails first performed this song live on the NIN|JA 2009 Tour. It is performed with an elongated ending section. During the Tension 2013 Tour, this song featured backing vocals by Lisa Fischer and Sharlotte Gibson. LyricsJohnny's in America, no tricks at the wheel Nobody 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 Johnny's in America Johnny wants a plane, 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 Johnny's in America Johnny's in America, Johnny looks up at the stars Johnny combs his hair And Johnny wants pussy and cars 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 Johnny's in America 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 Johnny's in America External Links |