This song is imploring Americans to please wake up !
And I believe they finally have !
Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number- Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you Ye are many-they are few. Shelley,
@idontcaremang wrong. if two hours ago you thought america wasn't due this very minimal amount of ridicule, you need to check out the news. america used to be great. people used to be jealous. now, i've left america, i've gone to europe, i've traveled. mostly people just feel sorry for us. and the people who don't, hate us for playing nosey creepy violent big brother to the rest of the world. they've been here longer. they have nothing to be jealous of. fail.
Living on a cali beach sounds better than the world, Florida beach, Job opportunities, Hot women, Great food, Freedom to own your own house/cars/swimming pool, xbox and ps3, Call of duty, Youtube (( U.S Owned )) , You think the rest of the world is as white as the usa? Lol Europe is about 52% muslim these days.
@VETERANOUTLAW .. It's common knowledge that America is FULL of blacks.. per head of population Britain is not even nearly close.. White power !.. all mod cons you mention, women, food,xbox, ps3 (years old now) owning a house, swimming pools lol are all avialable here. Remember Britain MADE the US.. The weather is dodgy (granted).. But don't sell me New York in the rain. Many Yanks emigrate to Scotland, beautiful people, scenery, golf courses et all.. WE own Uncle Sams ass and fight ur wars 4u !
U.S is only 8% black, 80% white, the rest mexican, While britain is about 25% muslim/jamaican, have you even been to london, londons a poverty hell hole with rats, cockroaches, black jamaicans and muslims stabbing people, londons crime rate is the highest in the western world.
@VETERANOUTLAW. London is a total dump these days and i have been down there many many times and recently.It has alot of illegal immigrants but jews are not black. Glasgow has the highest crime rate and MURDERS in Western Europe where you have double the chance of being murdered here than in London (and many murders remain unsolved).. These are proven facts, not even a Londoner would argue.. Large parts of London still make it a cosmopolitan and brilliant city way ahead of the times@ im Scottish
@VETERANOUTLAW Britain is 84% white, you are a moron, your not even ameircan your canadian. And sorry but london is one of the richest citys thats not true at all.
@VETERANOUTLAW Absolute bullshit, america has the most crime in the western world. And britain is 84% white you moron, America is getting filled with mexicans more and more every day, most of the cities in america are hell holes with rats.
I think your meaning the 'Americas' a continent, yes.
But the USA is the 52 states.. Why do you think Mexico, Brazil etc play soccer v the USA in Copa America and World cup Qualifiers ?.Because they are DIFFERENT countries.. but part of me feels as though ive been owned !!!!.. so im gonna shut up. You see where im at though ? or have i got it all wrong. im prepared to listen and learn if you have the time. anyways, enjoy the fries and pepsi, they are American right ?, not from Venezuela or that?
The next listen should be The Clash "I'm so bored with the USA." I know some modern day rockers like Stephen (Anberlin) & Chris (Motionless in White) cite Morrissey as a major influence and even, as a favperformer.
My favorite line in the song is: "But where the president, is never black, female or gay, and until that day, you've got nothing to say to me, to help me believe..."
LOVES IT!
Of course, we actually DO have a Black President currently, but nevertheless this song is amazing!
And why are Americans on here getting all pissed off about this song? Why don't you WAKE UP & stop being the "sheeple" he's talking about?! GAWD!
Anyway, it really IS time for America to stay where we live!
And isn't it funny how whenever something bad happens to the US, they think it's a sign that the world is ending? Nevermind that unthinkable atrocities have befallen other countries for centuries. Whenever something bad happens to US, it's armageddon!!!
Well, we have a black president now, so that's one good thing, but unfortunately, it has brought out all of the vile racism that has been suppressed for so long. We thought we've come so far as a country, but now we see all of the closeted bigots coming out, AKA the Tea Party. It makes me ashamed to live in this country.
@Jmswlks Erm, not to piss on your parade mate. But you saying having a black president is great; then again... isn't having any "color" president a good thing. Does it matter if he's Black, White, Yellow, Green, Purple or Orange?.
That simple comment in itself is somewhat racist, I understand your motives and i understand the background. But there has and always will be racism.
Not just to black people, as everyone thinks. But racism can be against all over cultures too you know.
@Ascendancy666 Um, the reason I said we have a black president now is because of this line in the song:
But where the president, is never black, female or gay
I was referencing the lyrics, and also commenting on how having a black president is a great step in racial equality and a huge step forward for our country, but that it's also exposing some peoples' racism, i.e. the Tea Party. How is it racist for me to say that we have a black president? It's a fact, and a damn great fact!
The only good thing that is left in America is freedom of speech! Whatever he is trying to say in this song is that America is not the country it seems to be.....which many of us out there don't dare to speak about the injustices people are going thru right now as we speak. Families are being separated by their fathers and mothers you know what I'm talking about! Immigration reform is needed to help this falling apart economy without this people out there will be afraid to invest in America!
I always believe that 'America' is a continent... NOT A COUNTRY, which is completely megalomaniac for a country to say. And I say it as a resident from América, the continent.
@remain22 I completely agree with you. The country known as "America" is actually the United States. There's a North America and South America, yet the US thinks that they ARE America, which is completely untrue, especially when so many people in this country are prejudiced against people from Mexico and South America, which are all part of America!
@NorthCountryBoy43 "North America is the closest continent and it's not even in America"? Really??? The United States makes up part of North America, along with Canada and Mexico! Idiot! Look at it this way: Basically everything in the Western Hemisphere is America. You have North America, Central America, and South America. Those are made up of different countries, including the United States of America. Do you see? It's a group of United States which is PART OF AMERICA! It's not America itself
@Jmswlks.But i was talking about the USA which is 52 STATES not countries =America.Mexico is Mexico, Canada (different continent is Canada).South America consists of Peru, Argentina, Uruguay etc.so are you saying these countries are America aswell.I'm gonna end it here.The united states of america = The US.. Next you will be saying Paraguay, Venezuela and Bolivia are parts of America aswell.. Boston,Texas, New Orleans, Florida, blah de blah are in America.Asia,Europe,Africa,Australia=CONTINENTS
@NorthCountryBoy43 Okay, I see you're from Scotland, so that explains why you don't know a lot about America. First of all, the USA has 50 states, not 52. Secondly, you apparently think that Canada is a different continent? Nope, it's part of North America, just like the USA and Mexico. Thirdly, yes, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, etc. ARE part of America. They are part of South America. All three parts (north, central, south) all make up America, so anything in those parts is part of America.
@Jmswlks .. I have relatives in Louisiana so i know a little bit.. I also now that Canada is in N America (I went to school once!).. i also said to you that Argentina, Bolivia etc are South America.. I did fuck up with the number of states tbh, i always say 52 but it is 50... Basically i though mainstream America was the 50 states and not the continents (which im aware off).. But i will hold my hands up and admit you owned my ass.. im off, can't face anymore humiliation.. tc.
@NorthCountryBoy43 Lol. Sorry if I came off as harsh. It just bothers me when people refer to the US as America, as if it's the only thing that is America, when it's not.
@Jmswlks .. You were not harsh at all. infact you let me off lightly!. as i shouldn't have got involved, i just like the song !!!.It's like im 100% Scottish and i hate being called British as do the Irish and Welsh. All part of Britain but different countries. It's like Andy Murray the tennis player when he plays at Wimbledon - its all Britain's Andy Murray and he's from Dunblane in Scotland !!! yet the English call him a Brit. Same kind of thing your meaning (identity). Peace mate and thanks.
@NorthCountryBoy43 I know exactly what you mean. It's like how most people think that the United Kingdom is only England, but it also includes the other countries you mentioned. Very similar to how people refer to the US. It's also like that with the Netherlands. People always refer to it as Holland, when actually only one part of it is called Holland. Peace, friend!
alright, i love moz and the smiths but this song is soooo gay. only moz song i can't listen to. i think the only reason he gets away with a song like this is because of who he is. its really weak compared to his other works.
hmmm, didn't some singer from the smiths sing a song about how easy it is to laugh and make fun of and it takes strength to be kind. In your own words morrissey, and now you are calling people you don't even know, fat pigs. you should be ashamed of yourself.
Well of course Morrissey would retort to singing something like this as he failed to break through in America, along with thousands of other British acts. They become popular in there own backyard (UK) and then decide to make it in America and they fail. Morrissey (and all British acts) should realise that England is not the world and stop being so childish when the American market shits on them by releasing crap like this.
@CentralScrutinizerxx wrong. Warren Harding refused to deny that he had African ancestors. Calvin Coolidge attributed his mother’s dark skin to her mixed Indian ancestry. And don't forget Dwight Eisenhower.
America is not perfect and it contains people from all over the world and all kinds of ideas, and like everywhere else it has its good and bad, It is always critized for acting or not in the world arena. Still I love the US and I believe that change is inevitable. We have our first black president and soon we will have a female. We will trasend hate and racism and or any other imperfection.
America is not perfect and it contains people from all over the world and all kinds of ideas, and like everywhere else it has its good and bad, It is always critized for acting or not in the world arena. Still I love the US and I believe that change is inevitable. We have our first black president and soon we will have a female. We will trasend hate and racism and or any other imperfection.
@mike3k Please save up and leave! This is such a great country and we don't need people who don't realize how lucky they are to be here. Their are plenty of people in the UK that would take your place.
@mike3k Please save up and leave! This is such a great country and we don't need people who don't realize how lucky they are to be here. Their are plenty of people in the UK that would take your place.
@mike3k Please save up and leave! This is such a great country and we don't need people who don't realize how lucky they are to be here. Their are plenty of people in the UK that would take your place.
@dariowestern lol you fucking Europeans are thoughtless it's fucking ridiculous. Of course Morrissey still has hundreds of thousands of American fans. 80 percent of american people don't like their government... They say it's a democracy but it ain't a democracy. The American people can't control what their government does, all they can do is vote for representatives and sit back and watch.
Sure, but with the same ol "corporate elite/Military Industrial Complex/Empire" blood. If you take any sort of pride in that you need your head checked. I don't think Obama is what Morrissey was speaking about...
"But where the president is never black, female, or gay. And until that day you've got nothing to say to me" We have a black president now Mr. Morrissey. Does America have anything to say to you now?
@marcrosson What do you mean " You haven't" ? I'm from Belfast Northern Ireland... And half cast president? He's black dude. He has a black wife and black kids. If it was back in slavery times he'd be a slave... He is still discriminated in the same way as whole black people are discriminated against by racist whites.. So he's black...
@researchsiempre No you're the fucking dumb ass who obviously doesn't know how to fucking read.... I said, "If it was back in slavery times he'd be a slave". And "He is still discriminated in the same way as whole black people are discriminated against by RACIST WHITES!!!!!" So you're the fucking dumb ass bitch. Learn how to fucking read. When did I say all of America and the people who voted for him were racist? So get the fuck out of here you moronic fucking troll.
Sad thing is, the song is a little bit right (great beat). Yeah, there are a lot of fat people here, but there are a lot of fat people every where. Just cause America has the most doesn't mean we are all fat! Most of us are not!
Then I think it's our government. We chose then to represent us and make choices. Then they make us all look like selfish, assholes (-.-) and base their choices off what they are going to get out of this whole thing. Yeah, basically I blame the government.
This song should be called USA is not the World, because America is a fucking continent!! He's not talking about canadians or argentineans, he's talking about USA citizen!!
@markmustb1 compared to MOST 3rd world countries we are all that.=. We have nearly open borders, medical coverage and welfare, payed by OUR taxpayers. Its easy for others to spend someone elses money!
i kinda thought this meant how most europeans feel. like how on the one hand we hate america's self involvement and blinked view of the world and power but at the same time we love their culture and wish we were them..
@GrievousCommander I'm pretty sure 70% of the most popular video games come from Japan, Britain has their own successul movie industry, and Google has offices in the UK. You fail. Dumb fucking racist.
@GrievousCommander Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Gran Turismo, Kingdom hearts, Resident Evil, Silent HIll, Okami, Virtual Fighter, Tekken, Persona, Devil May Cry, Ico/Shadow of the Collosus, Every Game by Nintendo. LOL Fail. Yeah, Americans are good at making war simulators like Modern Warfare because we like to fight wars from the comfort of our couch but would never enlist. Dumb shit
@favianutube Also, reading your previous comments, I don't know what country you're from, but you really need to lay off the video games. Really, you might just die of a siezure, then the world would have more food to donate to haiti (that country you never heard of). And good god, you also need to lay off the internet trolling (the world has limited power). If Morrissey met you he'd punch in the fucking face and sing this song about you. He'll tell you where to shove your hamburger! Peace.
everyone is based on an opinion. and you cant just come out by saying them games you just said. they are not classics and they never will be a classic..maybe to some new generations of new overrated gamers like yourself who love all this call of buty black cocks crap, yes..but can you tell me a classic from american series?
splinter cell you can not really call it a classic, they made two good games, but went down hill.
@GrievousCommander Lol @ thinking all games from japan are JRPGs, i just listed a ton that aren't JRPGs. Yet you have some anime movie trailer as your default in your youtube page. I need to stop feeding the trolls.. Any american who is unwilling to criticize their own culture or government is basically a fucking moron. We're far from perfect
@GrievousCommander Actually a pussy would be someone who's too sensitive to take criticism. As for your list of video game companies. You're clueless. EA and Activision are publishers, not developers. You double counted some (Activision and Blizzard Merged, you fail). Bioware is a Canadian, not American (derp derp). You clearly only think first person shooters are worth playing, you lack diversity. Again, Japan puts out amazing shit every year, Metal Gear alone puts this argument to rest.
@GrievousCommander haha you're boring me now xbox fanboy. go troll someone else. yawn inducing bastard. go dickride your xbox. I don't engage in conversations about what video game console is better because i'm nto a fucking child. nice try
I love Morrissey, and I don't think of America as a perfect country, but this is a bit harsh. Maybe I need a sense of humor. Or maybe I'll go write a song that goes
Ancoats, please nuke yourself
you insignificant knick knack shelf
Take your Ian Brady and Myra Hindley
and hide yourself in a way so kindly
but you rock, you rock, you rock"
I think he should have critiqued the people who are ruining america (like Rush Limbaugh) rather than the entire country in and of itself. But what do I know.
No, I wasn't trolled by Morrissey. I was irritatted with what seems like a pointless america bashing song, which I still think he could have brought up a few more points (like our misguided capitol punishment). Also, I give a shit about countries Because I'm pretty sure that's where people, you know, live. And if they don't live there (OMG!) THEY CAN"T PLAY GAYSTATION! *sigh* take your shitty consoles to a Ke$ha song, where you probably spend most of your time. Conversation over.
@bryonyrocks We used to be cool back in the 90's. Things have been pretty shitty here since the Dawn of the 21st Century. This isn't 2011. This is 1984 Comrade and the Government controlled media is telling us that everything is double plus good even though we are falling apart at the seams.
@Seantheminiman Those are the evil rich corporations in America, not the people who live in it. Sure, there are some materialistic greedy bastards in America, but they are also everywhere else in the world. I hate when people judge others by what fucking country they live in.
This is so true! America isn't the world. It's a country in the world. America is very powerful but most Americans forget that countries like UK, Russia, China, Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand and Malaysia are also mega powerful and contribute greatly to our planet. We're all one, and all countries need each other. It isn't like America's king and all the other countries are servants.
"Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand and Malaysia are also mega powerful"
The countries you listed after China are about as "mega powerful" as a loaf of bread...
Good day sir.
Also, Im not standing up for America.. we do have most of are heads up our asses, but comparing our power to countries like New Zealand is just silly. I LOVE MORRISEY
@jazu40 Immensely, there's actual separation of church and state in most countries, scepticism as well. People are generally not overly self-indulgent and most of the countries are more peaceful, intelligent and civilized than the US.
Dear Americans,
Shut the fuck up.
-The rest of the Americans.
zenctic13 1 hour ago
Looks like we have a black president.
So we have something to say to ya now.
tomasruckett 4 days ago
oh boo who
this is weak ass shit
Zurrixia 5 days ago
FUCK SOPA!
Nowhin 1 week ago
Wow this guy must really wish he could be able to live in America :(
NinjaHuraku 1 month ago
@NinjaHuraku he did.
jbpsoundsystem 1 month ago
@NinjaHuraku No probably not, why do other americans seem to think if someone doesn't like us that there jealous? Most aren't.
MrCherubhair1 6 days ago
@MrCherubhair1 so true
campbelllovescock 6 days ago
everytime i hear this song it reminds me of America from Hetalia XD...
JashinsAngel99 1 month ago
well, the president is black now
airsplat490 1 month ago
@gringostudent This isnt the place to come out of the closet :-)
MrRussian19 2 months ago
gay
gringostudent 2 months ago
@gringostudent I know you are but who cares.
toweronepower 2 months ago
This song is imploring Americans to please wake up !
And I believe they finally have !
Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number- Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you Ye are many-they are few. Shelley,
kevryan1967 2 months ago
@kevryan1967 wtf are u talking about?
campbelllovescock 1 month ago
America aside, this is a fucking amazing, beautiful song
Bilgrid95 2 months ago
This song sums up how jealous other countries are of America.
idontcaremang 2 months ago
@idontcaremang wrong. if two hours ago you thought america wasn't due this very minimal amount of ridicule, you need to check out the news. america used to be great. people used to be jealous. now, i've left america, i've gone to europe, i've traveled. mostly people just feel sorry for us. and the people who don't, hate us for playing nosey creepy violent big brother to the rest of the world. they've been here longer. they have nothing to be jealous of. fail.
bunnyonmuni 2 months ago
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@bunnyonmuni They are just angry, because America kicked their asses in World War II.
idontcaremang 2 months ago
@idontcaremang Why? because your "free" lol I hate america for the same reasons as the terrorists.
Your foreign policy to support Israel is disgusting. That's the reason I don't like American government.
YOU NEED RON PAUL
mindsprawl 2 months ago
@mindsprawl You don't like America, because it is better than your crappy country.
idontcaremang 2 months ago
@idontcaremang They dont even have fuckin health care man
campbelllovescock 1 month ago
@campbelllovescock Envy sure is an epidemic in shitty countries.
idontcaremang 1 month ago
@idontcaremang
Envys the emotion of weaklings
exoskeletonsz 1 month ago
@idontcaremang envy? u wish buddy
campbelllovescock 6 days ago
As Mozza says. You gave us the Hamburger !
We gave you the TV and the Telephone...
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
The USA may not be the world, but it's alot better than the world.
VETERANOUTLAW 3 months ago
@VETERANOUTLAW . Yeah. Niggers robbing old granmothers for their next hit sounds like paradise.
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@NorthCountryBoy43
Living on a cali beach sounds better than the world, Florida beach, Job opportunities, Hot women, Great food, Freedom to own your own house/cars/swimming pool, xbox and ps3, Call of duty, Youtube (( U.S Owned )) , You think the rest of the world is as white as the usa? Lol Europe is about 52% muslim these days.
VETERANOUTLAW 3 months ago
@VETERANOUTLAW .. It's common knowledge that America is FULL of blacks.. per head of population Britain is not even nearly close.. White power !.. all mod cons you mention, women, food,xbox, ps3 (years old now) owning a house, swimming pools lol are all avialable here. Remember Britain MADE the US.. The weather is dodgy (granted).. But don't sell me New York in the rain. Many Yanks emigrate to Scotland, beautiful people, scenery, golf courses et all.. WE own Uncle Sams ass and fight ur wars 4u !
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@NorthCountryBoy43
U.S is only 8% black, 80% white, the rest mexican, While britain is about 25% muslim/jamaican, have you even been to london, londons a poverty hell hole with rats, cockroaches, black jamaicans and muslims stabbing people, londons crime rate is the highest in the western world.
VETERANOUTLAW 3 months ago
@VETERANOUTLAW. London is a total dump these days and i have been down there many many times and recently.It has alot of illegal immigrants but jews are not black. Glasgow has the highest crime rate and MURDERS in Western Europe where you have double the chance of being murdered here than in London (and many murders remain unsolved).. These are proven facts, not even a Londoner would argue.. Large parts of London still make it a cosmopolitan and brilliant city way ahead of the times@ im Scottish
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@VETERANOUTLAW
You are one stupid fucker! 5% max non whites in UK.
In USA, 70% white of which 60 odd % are non hispanic. 15% black.
And about 90 people are killed with guns in the USA. Every fucking day. Population, over 300 million
Murder rate in UK, with or without guns, is about 2 a day. Population of UK circa 60 million.
USA population about 5 times bigger. Murder rate in USA about 900% greater
Good ol' USA, eh?
Bilgrid95 2 months ago
@VETERANOUTLAW Britain is 84% white, you are a moron, your not even ameircan your canadian. And sorry but london is one of the richest citys thats not true at all.
MrCherubhair1 6 days ago
@VETERANOUTLAW Absolute bullshit, america has the most crime in the western world. And britain is 84% white you moron, America is getting filled with mexicans more and more every day, most of the cities in america are hell holes with rats.
MrCherubhair1 6 days ago
I think your meaning the 'Americas' a continent, yes.
But the USA is the 52 states.. Why do you think Mexico, Brazil etc play soccer v the USA in Copa America and World cup Qualifiers ?.Because they are DIFFERENT countries.. but part of me feels as though ive been owned !!!!.. so im gonna shut up. You see where im at though ? or have i got it all wrong. im prepared to listen and learn if you have the time. anyways, enjoy the fries and pepsi, they are American right ?, not from Venezuela or that?
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
It it's called America because it's the United States Of America...
Just like there is The United States Of Brasil and Mexico....
All 3 are in the American Continent.
AmpolyB 3 months ago
Lighten up Morrissey, Lighten up! Lighten up!
MrRipleyBogle 4 months ago
The next listen should be The Clash "I'm so bored with the USA." I know some modern day rockers like Stephen (Anberlin) & Chris (Motionless in White) cite Morrissey as a major influence and even, as a favperformer.
Kumomoto 4 months ago
@CarolinaGirl19921 Idiot...
wikitiki10 4 months ago
@CarolinaGirl19921 Idiot...
wikitiki10 4 months ago
@CarolinaGirl19921 then why did you listen to it?
wikitiki10 4 months ago
My favorite line in the song is: "But where the president, is never black, female or gay, and until that day, you've got nothing to say to me, to help me believe..."
LOVES IT!
Of course, we actually DO have a Black President currently, but nevertheless this song is amazing!
And why are Americans on here getting all pissed off about this song? Why don't you WAKE UP & stop being the "sheeple" he's talking about?! GAWD!
Anyway, it really IS time for America to stay where we live!
WORD
KabbalahSherry 5 months ago
They should of put this song during the fourth of july
chilo565 5 months ago
i used to think this way... before i became pragmatic :)
forgivensign 5 months ago
TOMATO SOUP :)
LouVivaMorrissey 6 months ago
OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!
GlennYule 6 months ago
And isn't it funny how whenever something bad happens to the US, they think it's a sign that the world is ending? Nevermind that unthinkable atrocities have befallen other countries for centuries. Whenever something bad happens to US, it's armageddon!!!
Jmswlks 6 months ago
Well, we have a black president now, so that's one good thing, but unfortunately, it has brought out all of the vile racism that has been suppressed for so long. We thought we've come so far as a country, but now we see all of the closeted bigots coming out, AKA the Tea Party. It makes me ashamed to live in this country.
Jmswlks 6 months ago
@Jmswlks Erm, not to piss on your parade mate. But you saying having a black president is great; then again... isn't having any "color" president a good thing. Does it matter if he's Black, White, Yellow, Green, Purple or Orange?.
That simple comment in itself is somewhat racist, I understand your motives and i understand the background. But there has and always will be racism.
Not just to black people, as everyone thinks. But racism can be against all over cultures too you know.
Ascendancy666 6 months ago
@Ascendancy666 Um, the reason I said we have a black president now is because of this line in the song:
But where the president, is never black, female or gay
I was referencing the lyrics, and also commenting on how having a black president is a great step in racial equality and a huge step forward for our country, but that it's also exposing some peoples' racism, i.e. the Tea Party. How is it racist for me to say that we have a black president? It's a fact, and a damn great fact!
Jmswlks 6 months ago
@Jmswlks
White people, having fun, global domination over everyone. White people, smell so bright, genocide for anyone who isn't white.
AllRiseForDrEvil 5 months ago
@AllRiseForDrEvil That's the Republicans' theme song alright.
Jmswlks 5 months ago
I find it funny because the current president is now half black. I bet Moz is pleased with that. XD
Fallen80sChild 6 months ago
The only good thing that is left in America is freedom of speech! Whatever he is trying to say in this song is that America is not the country it seems to be.....which many of us out there don't dare to speak about the injustices people are going thru right now as we speak. Families are being separated by their fathers and mothers you know what I'm talking about! Immigration reform is needed to help this falling apart economy without this people out there will be afraid to invest in America!
srserna3 7 months ago
I always believe that 'America' is a continent... NOT A COUNTRY, which is completely megalomaniac for a country to say. And I say it as a resident from América, the continent.
remain22 7 months ago 2
@remain22 I completely agree with you. The country known as "America" is actually the United States. There's a North America and South America, yet the US thinks that they ARE America, which is completely untrue, especially when so many people in this country are prejudiced against people from Mexico and South America, which are all part of America!
Jmswlks 6 months ago
@Jmswlks
It it's called America because it's the United States Of America...
Just like there is The United States Of Brasil and The United States of Mexico....What should we call Brasil and Mexico? United states also?
AmpolyB 3 months ago
@AmpolyB The US is the United States of the continents of America, it's not America itself. Do some reading.
Jmswlks 3 months ago
@Jmswlks . There are no continents in America, only states.. Which make up the US. hense the United States of America.
You make it sound like they are two different countries (The US and America).. Go choke on
a Big Mac. Dummy. North America is the closest continent and it's not even in America. Tit.
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@NorthCountryBoy43 "North America is the closest continent and it's not even in America"? Really??? The United States makes up part of North America, along with Canada and Mexico! Idiot! Look at it this way: Basically everything in the Western Hemisphere is America. You have North America, Central America, and South America. Those are made up of different countries, including the United States of America. Do you see? It's a group of United States which is PART OF AMERICA! It's not America itself
Jmswlks 3 months ago
@Jmswlks.But i was talking about the USA which is 52 STATES not countries =America.Mexico is Mexico, Canada (different continent is Canada).South America consists of Peru, Argentina, Uruguay etc.so are you saying these countries are America aswell.I'm gonna end it here.The united states of america = The US.. Next you will be saying Paraguay, Venezuela and Bolivia are parts of America aswell.. Boston,Texas, New Orleans, Florida, blah de blah are in America.Asia,Europe,Africa,Australia=CONTINENTS
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@NorthCountryBoy43 Okay, I see you're from Scotland, so that explains why you don't know a lot about America. First of all, the USA has 50 states, not 52. Secondly, you apparently think that Canada is a different continent? Nope, it's part of North America, just like the USA and Mexico. Thirdly, yes, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, etc. ARE part of America. They are part of South America. All three parts (north, central, south) all make up America, so anything in those parts is part of America.
Jmswlks 3 months ago
@Jmswlks .. I have relatives in Louisiana so i know a little bit.. I also now that Canada is in N America (I went to school once!).. i also said to you that Argentina, Bolivia etc are South America.. I did fuck up with the number of states tbh, i always say 52 but it is 50... Basically i though mainstream America was the 50 states and not the continents (which im aware off).. But i will hold my hands up and admit you owned my ass.. im off, can't face anymore humiliation.. tc.
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@NorthCountryBoy43 Lol. Sorry if I came off as harsh. It just bothers me when people refer to the US as America, as if it's the only thing that is America, when it's not.
Jmswlks 3 months ago
@Jmswlks .. You were not harsh at all. infact you let me off lightly!. as i shouldn't have got involved, i just like the song !!!.It's like im 100% Scottish and i hate being called British as do the Irish and Welsh. All part of Britain but different countries. It's like Andy Murray the tennis player when he plays at Wimbledon - its all Britain's Andy Murray and he's from Dunblane in Scotland !!! yet the English call him a Brit. Same kind of thing your meaning (identity). Peace mate and thanks.
NorthCountryBoy43 3 months ago
@NorthCountryBoy43 I know exactly what you mean. It's like how most people think that the United Kingdom is only England, but it also includes the other countries you mentioned. Very similar to how people refer to the US. It's also like that with the Netherlands. People always refer to it as Holland, when actually only one part of it is called Holland. Peace, friend!
Jmswlks 3 months ago
morissey you are a rebel poet! I am really glad you are so!
variationsonathemeof 8 months ago
Morrissey, your head is even bigger. Morrissey, please jump into a river
annefrankisaho 8 months ago
alright, i love moz and the smiths but this song is soooo gay. only moz song i can't listen to. i think the only reason he gets away with a song like this is because of who he is. its really weak compared to his other works.
pussydeath 8 months ago
hmmm, didn't some singer from the smiths sing a song about how easy it is to laugh and make fun of and it takes strength to be kind. In your own words morrissey, and now you are calling people you don't even know, fat pigs. you should be ashamed of yourself.
beanxxxx 8 months ago
"and I love you..."
elcintos 8 months ago
Clearly some below don't listen to the lyrics or don't like what they think they're hearing or are just plain dumb...A sure sign of decline.
KITCHENOFDISTINCTION 8 months ago
This song was wrote before obama was elected as president, hense the "is never black," line.
james1english 8 months ago
Why are Adidas and Shell logos seen in the "American Flag"? They're not american companies!
SwapNeatSupport 8 months ago
I fart in Morrisseys miserable face!!!....this guy should really try to cheer up
Durgesuth 8 months ago
Well of course Morrissey would retort to singing something like this as he failed to break through in America, along with thousands of other British acts. They become popular in there own backyard (UK) and then decide to make it in America and they fail. Morrissey (and all British acts) should realise that England is not the world and stop being so childish when the American market shits on them by releasing crap like this.
angels77100 9 months ago
'... the president is never black...'? hmm
COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY 9 months ago
@COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY Well he's not is he. He's as white as he is black.
toppaz79 9 months ago
@toppaz79 trust you to invoke semantics and get all politically correct on it
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@toppaz79 it was never asserted that he was black. All that was written was this:
... the president is never black...'? hmm
COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY 9 months ago
this song reminds me of momma's boy :D but ilike it.
hellaskiies89 9 months ago
@CentralScrutinizerxx wrong. Warren Harding refused to deny that he had African ancestors. Calvin Coolidge attributed his mother’s dark skin to her mixed Indian ancestry. And don't forget Dwight Eisenhower.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
@CentralScrutinizerxx Actually, I'm not a liberal at all. And yes, Obama is black, just ask your ancestors.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
@CentralScrutinizerxx are you white? and if so you're probably the first white person in history to not believe in the 'one drop' rule.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
mind your own business, America!
beckoeatworld 9 months ago
"But where the president, is never black, female or gay, and until that day,
you've got nothing to say to me, to help me believe"
name a country(outside of Africa or the USA) where the president, dictator or prime minister is or has been black...
*crickets*
researchsiempre 9 months ago
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America is not perfect and it contains people from all over the world and all kinds of ideas, and like everywhere else it has its good and bad, It is always critized for acting or not in the world arena. Still I love the US and I believe that change is inevitable. We have our first black president and soon we will have a female. We will trasend hate and racism and or any other imperfection.
rmolinase 10 months ago
America is not perfect and it contains people from all over the world and all kinds of ideas, and like everywhere else it has its good and bad, It is always critized for acting or not in the world arena. Still I love the US and I believe that change is inevitable. We have our first black president and soon we will have a female. We will trasend hate and racism and or any other imperfection.
rmolinase 10 months ago
lol evil mouse
ReligionsACult 10 months ago
This song is exactly how I feel about America. I'd leave in an instant if I could afford to leave.
mike3k 10 months ago 10
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@mike3k let the door hit you.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
@mike3k So would I, lets get a group of people to share a house in England. lol
Fallen80sChild 6 months ago
@mike3k Me too, man. Me too.
Jmswlks 6 months ago
@mike3k Please save up and leave! This is such a great country and we don't need people who don't realize how lucky they are to be here. Their are plenty of people in the UK that would take your place.
mmtxaz 5 months ago
@mike3k Please save up and leave! This is such a great country and we don't need people who don't realize how lucky they are to be here. Their are plenty of people in the UK that would take your place.
mmtxaz 5 months ago
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@mike3k Please save up and leave! This is such a great country and we don't need people who don't realize how lucky they are to be here. Their are plenty of people in the UK that would take your place.
mmtxaz 5 months ago
actually america had a gay president
UGAtraitorfan 10 months ago
IM AMERICAN! AND ID JUST LIKE TO SAY! we do suck a little :L
PepperDr94 10 months ago
Not A Surprise really!!! I feel Enough said
Greek2u 11 months ago
I am surprised that Morrissey has still got fans in America after recording this song. But it's still one of his best recent efforts all the same.
dariowestern 11 months ago
@dariowestern lol you fucking Europeans are thoughtless it's fucking ridiculous. Of course Morrissey still has hundreds of thousands of American fans. 80 percent of american people don't like their government... They say it's a democracy but it ain't a democracy. The American people can't control what their government does, all they can do is vote for representatives and sit back and watch.
MrBobbySasquatch 10 months ago
well i used to like this song.
but i'd like to add that U.S. now has got a black skin president
;)
greyagain 11 months ago
@greyagain
Half black, still doesn't change the fact that America is shit
Vommdoddus 11 months ago
@Vommdoddus is it?
then i'm afraid so is the rest of the world mate
:(
greyagain 11 months ago
@greyagain How so?
Vommdoddus 11 months ago
@greyagain
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Sure, but with the same ol "corporate elite/Military Industrial Complex/Empire" blood. If you take any sort of pride in that you need your head checked. I don't think Obama is what Morrissey was speaking about...
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ballsauce666 10 months ago
"But where the president is never black, female, or gay. And until that day you've got nothing to say to me" We have a black president now Mr. Morrissey. Does America have anything to say to you now?
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marcrosson 10 months ago
@marcrosson What do you mean " You haven't" ? I'm from Belfast Northern Ireland... And half cast president? He's black dude. He has a black wife and black kids. If it was back in slavery times he'd be a slave... He is still discriminated in the same way as whole black people are discriminated against by racist whites.. So he's black...
MrBobbySasquatch 10 months ago
@MrBobbySasquatch yeah obama is discriminated against. he's so discriminated against that he became president of the united states. you're a dumbass.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
@researchsiempre No you're the fucking dumb ass who obviously doesn't know how to fucking read.... I said, "If it was back in slavery times he'd be a slave". And "He is still discriminated in the same way as whole black people are discriminated against by RACIST WHITES!!!!!" So you're the fucking dumb ass bitch. Learn how to fucking read. When did I say all of America and the people who voted for him were racist? So get the fuck out of here you moronic fucking troll.
MrBobbySasquatch 9 months ago
@MrBobbySasquatch take your meds, pastie.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
@marcrosson what the hell is 'half cast'(?) black is black.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
Sad thing is, the song is a little bit right (great beat). Yeah, there are a lot of fat people here, but there are a lot of fat people every where. Just cause America has the most doesn't mean we are all fat! Most of us are not!
Then I think it's our government. We chose then to represent us and make choices. Then they make us all look like selfish, assholes (-.-) and base their choices off what they are going to get out of this whole thing. Yeah, basically I blame the government.
YaRisbabe0707 11 months ago
I love my Country but I fear my Government!
DanielDamascusKimery 11 months ago
This song should be called USA is not the World, because America is a fucking continent!! He's not talking about canadians or argentineans, he's talking about USA citizen!!
fede018 1 year ago 2
if its not - why the fuck is everyone pouring in here??
this song and mexico make me wanna punch him in the face
other wise morrissey morrissey morrissey
markmustb1 1 year ago
@markmustb1 compared to MOST 3rd world countries we are all that.=. We have nearly open borders, medical coverage and welfare, payed by OUR taxpayers. Its easy for others to spend someone elses money!
kevintomb 1 year ago
i kinda thought this meant how most europeans feel. like how on the one hand we hate america's self involvement and blinked view of the world and power but at the same time we love their culture and wish we were them..
canthandlecircusugly 1 year ago
@canthandlecircusugly
The Chinks and the Slavic trash are gonna come knocking at your backdoor soon, so it would be wise to stop peddling your anti-American bullshit.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
this makes this man a terrorist
adam2000888 1 year ago
You don't hear this a lot. Love it!
Davmogful 1 year ago
I love this song.
rapunzeltangled 1 year ago
Go eat shit and die, faggots.
Britain is getting swamped by sandniggers and your bratty children have resorted to anarchy.
It won't be long before your culture is destroyed.
Meanwhile, keep playing American video games, watching American movies, and, OH YEAH!, keep using YouTube.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander We will, because we didn't say we wouldn't.
thed0dgydancer 1 year ago
@thed0dgydancer
We own you, faggot.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander Good for you.
thed0dgydancer 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander I'm pretty sure 70% of the most popular video games come from Japan, Britain has their own successul movie industry, and Google has offices in the UK. You fail. Dumb fucking racist.
favianutube 1 year ago
@favianutube
>70% of the most popular video games come from Japan
HAHA LOL NO!!!
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Gran Turismo, Kingdom hearts, Resident Evil, Silent HIll, Okami, Virtual Fighter, Tekken, Persona, Devil May Cry, Ico/Shadow of the Collosus, Every Game by Nintendo. LOL Fail. Yeah, Americans are good at making war simulators like Modern Warfare because we like to fight wars from the comfort of our couch but would never enlist. Dumb shit
favianutube 1 year ago
@favianutube Also, reading your previous comments, I don't know what country you're from, but you really need to lay off the video games. Really, you might just die of a siezure, then the world would have more food to donate to haiti (that country you never heard of). And good god, you also need to lay off the internet trolling (the world has limited power). If Morrissey met you he'd punch in the fucking face and sing this song about you. He'll tell you where to shove your hamburger! Peace.
smartlamppost 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander
name me a good game from another country than?
IdRatherbeDeaddd 1 year ago
@IdRatherbeDeaddd
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Although it was originally conceived by American author, Tom Clancy.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander
the new one? that game was shit xD no offence.
the first ones was good
IdRatherbeDeaddd 1 year ago
@IdRatherbeDeaddd
All Splinter Cell games are based on Tom Clancy's novels.
So is Rainbow 6, Ghost Recon, Hawx, and End War.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander
splinter cell.. great games...new ones are shit.
everyone is based on an opinion. and you cant just come out by saying them games you just said. they are not classics and they never will be a classic..maybe to some new generations of new overrated gamers like yourself who love all this call of buty black cocks crap, yes..but can you tell me a classic from american series?
splinter cell you can not really call it a classic, they made two good games, but went down hill.
IdRatherbeDeaddd 1 year ago
@IdRatherbeDeaddd
Starcraft.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@favianutube
You and your shitty JRPGs.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander Lol @ thinking all games from japan are JRPGs, i just listed a ton that aren't JRPGs. Yet you have some anime movie trailer as your default in your youtube page. I need to stop feeding the trolls.. Any american who is unwilling to criticize their own culture or government is basically a fucking moron. We're far from perfect
favianutube 1 year ago
@favianutube
And a wimpy little bitch who fawns over foreign songs that insult your country, is just pathetic.
EA, Bungie, Valve, Bioware, Activision, Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Bethesda, Blizzard, Epic Games, - all are superior to J-shit. Xplay agrees.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander Actually a pussy would be someone who's too sensitive to take criticism. As for your list of video game companies. You're clueless. EA and Activision are publishers, not developers. You double counted some (Activision and Blizzard Merged, you fail). Bioware is a Canadian, not American (derp derp). You clearly only think first person shooters are worth playing, you lack diversity. Again, Japan puts out amazing shit every year, Metal Gear alone puts this argument to rest.
favianutube 1 year ago
@favianutube
Amazing shit is right.
The only thing worth playing is their gimmick,y eroge choose-your-own fuck games.
Also, PS3 has no games.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander haha you're boring me now xbox fanboy. go troll someone else. yawn inducing bastard. go dickride your xbox. I don't engage in conversations about what video game console is better because i'm nto a fucking child. nice try
favianutube 1 year ago
I love Morrissey, and I don't think of America as a perfect country, but this is a bit harsh. Maybe I need a sense of humor. Or maybe I'll go write a song that goes
Ancoats, please nuke yourself
you insignificant knick knack shelf
Take your Ian Brady and Myra Hindley
and hide yourself in a way so kindly
but you rock, you rock, you rock"
I think he should have critiqued the people who are ruining america (like Rush Limbaugh) rather than the entire country in and of itself. But what do I know.
smartlamppost 1 year ago
@smartlamppost You were just trolled by Morrisey then, you're welcome to write songs about other countries. nobody gives a shit like you do.
favianutube 1 year ago
@favianutube
Says an idiot who listens to faggy hipster folk songs, like the tripe Morrisey spews.
GrievousCommander 1 year ago
@GrievousCommander lol u mad bro
favianutube 1 year ago
No, I wasn't trolled by Morrissey. I was irritatted with what seems like a pointless america bashing song, which I still think he could have brought up a few more points (like our misguided capitol punishment). Also, I give a shit about countries Because I'm pretty sure that's where people, you know, live. And if they don't live there (OMG!) THEY CAN"T PLAY GAYSTATION! *sigh* take your shitty consoles to a Ke$ha song, where you probably spend most of your time. Conversation over.
smartlamppost 1 year ago
Hehe, great lyrics.
blancoC 1 year ago
I'm sorry, but this song is cracking me up somehow. lol
Is it a comic song or something? The president is never black, female or gay... lol
This song was true though
tokumas 1 year ago
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nickkellie 1 year ago
The thing about America is that in general they seem to think the world is so impressed by them and in awe. That's just not the case.
bryonyrocks 1 year ago 20
@bryonyrocks We used to be cool back in the 90's. Things have been pretty shitty here since the Dawn of the 21st Century. This isn't 2011. This is 1984 Comrade and the Government controlled media is telling us that everything is double plus good even though we are falling apart at the seams.
DanielDamascusKimery 11 months ago
@bryonyrocks most Americans don't actually think that though. That's just not the case
MrBobbySasquatch 11 months ago
@bryonyrocks Really that's not what most Americans think.. That's just what you think Americans think,...
MrBobbySasquatch 10 months ago 8
@bryonyrocks no, you're just jealous.
researchsiempre 9 months ago
20 years for a female president, 100 years or so for a guy president, 500 years for an atheist president.
tonatiuhnitor 1 year ago
@tonatiuhnitor "gay" president
tonatiuhnitor 1 year ago
theres a bigger picture here. wait for it........
philstog999 1 year ago
This song is fucking trite.
WSWarthog 1 year ago
@WSWarthog , but they are cool for english studying!
notreadyforsex 1 year ago
@notreadyforsex
Man if you enjoy listening to it I ain't stopping you but I just had to say personally its not really my thing.
WSWarthog 1 year ago
@WSWarthog *snort
maxfieldmurdock2 1 year ago
@Seantheminiman Those are the evil rich corporations in America, not the people who live in it. Sure, there are some materialistic greedy bastards in America, but they are also everywhere else in the world. I hate when people judge others by what fucking country they live in.
AnnieNitemare 1 year ago
America isn't even a country, its a corporation, and thats a fact it takes simple research beyond 'history' books and wikipedia pages.
shearerson 1 year ago 3
This is so true! America isn't the world. It's a country in the world. America is very powerful but most Americans forget that countries like UK, Russia, China, Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand and Malaysia are also mega powerful and contribute greatly to our planet. We're all one, and all countries need each other. It isn't like America's king and all the other countries are servants.
ToxicTurquoise454 1 year ago 7
@ToxicTurquoise454
"Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand and Malaysia are also mega powerful"
The countries you listed after China are about as "mega powerful" as a loaf of bread...
Good day sir.
Also, Im not standing up for America.. we do have most of are heads up our asses, but comparing our power to countries like New Zealand is just silly. I LOVE MORRISEY
IveNeverUsedChapstik 8 months ago
wankypants
readthisifyouaregay 1 year ago
Next stop female AND gay.
kaaajsa 1 year ago
America like to interfere in everything...nobody incharge as a world cop
marcelomedina1970 1 year ago
Is europe any better?
jazu40 1 year ago
@jazu40 Immensely, there's actual separation of church and state in most countries, scepticism as well. People are generally not overly self-indulgent and most of the countries are more peaceful, intelligent and civilized than the US.
The US has a long way to go.
beezaxe 1 year ago