...actually no i don't. Or rather, no i haven't. Because i am English, hoorah!
This song is a fine example of scary country music. As a non-American, it doesn't fill me with nationalistic pride, but with... disbelief, coupled with the beginnings of horror.
Is Toby Keith serious? I'm never quite sure if he means these thing literally, or tongue in cheek. Even if it's not literal, i'm willing to bet there are a few million flag-waving Americans out there sucking up every word, as indicated by the fact the song is still number one on the country chart this week.
Ozone burning? No problem. Mexican neighbours desperate for help? No problem. Who cares? We're American, we're the pinnacle of humanity, we're untouchable!
Right.
I do love country music, but every now and then one of these songs comes along and gives me the heebie jeebies. Americans are the boss of us, which is not incredibly annoying, but is a bit like having an alcoholic, overweight, unemployed, unsuitable uncle taking care of you.
Take some fucking responsibility, Aunty America, and stop fucking up our world!
...that was a bit of a negative note to start on... errr i promise more positivity next time.
P.S. I'm not anti-American, by the way. After all, you guys are our cousins, 16 times removed. But i am anti-selfish assholary.
Toby Keith - American Ride
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