David Byrne
American Troglodyte
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I could be a dancer, maybe
I could be a judge, used to
Sing that karaoke but I
I don’t do it much

Democracy in action, there is
Nothin’ up my sleeve. A
Watermelon postcard, I am
Plantin’ all my seeds

Americans are goin’ to outer space
Americans are buyin’ that real estate
Americans are wearin’ those sexy jeans
Americans can be what they wanna' be

Americans are buyin’ that modern art
Americans are drivin’ gigantic cars
Americans are doin’ that exercise
Americans are livin’ like troglodytes

Americans are playin’ that basketball
Americans are doin’ that rock and roll
Americans are livin’ the simple life
Americans are dancin’ on Friday nights
Americans are goin’ to Broadway shows
Americans believe in the Holy Ghost
Americans are wearin’ that lingerie
Americans are throwin’ that shit away

Americans are watchin’ reality
Americans are goin’ from A to Z

Americans are dancin’ in discotheques
Americans are payin’ their income tax
Americans are workin’ from 9 to 5
Americans are livin’ like troglodytes