Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The American Ruse (1969), artist - MC5. Date of issue: 30.06.2009
Song language: English
The American Ruse (1969) |
| They told you in school about freedom |
| But when you try to be free they never let ya |
| They said «it's easy, nothing to it» |
| And now the army’s out to get ya |
| Sixty nine America in terminal stasis |
| The air’s so thick it’s like drowning in molasses |
| I’m sick and tired of paying these dues |
| And I’m finally getting hip to the American ruse |
| I learned to say the pledge of allegiance |
| Before they beat me bloody down at the station |
| They haven’t got a word out of me since |
| I got a billion years probation |
| Sixty nine America in terminal stasis |
| The air’s so thick it’s like drowning in molasses |
| I’m sick and tired of paying these dues |
| And I’m sick to my guts of the American ruse |
| Phony stars, oh no! |
| crummy cars, oh no! |
| Cheap guitars, oh no! |
| Joe’s primitive bar… nah! |
| Rock’em back, Sonic ! |
| The way they pull you over it’s suspicious |
| Yeah, for something that just ain’t your fault |
| If you complain they’re gonna get vicious |
| Kick in the teeth and charge you with assault |
| Yeah, but I can see the chickens coming home to roost |
| Young people everywhere are gonna cook their goose |
| Lots of kids are working to get rid of these blues |
| Cause everybody’s sick of the American ruse |
| Well well well, take a look around ! |
| Well well well, take a look around ! |
| Well well well, take a look around ! |
| Well well well, take a look around ! |
| Well well well, take a look around ! |