Song Description
The 4th of July stands as our annual patriotic reaffirmation of the freedom we enjoy here in America. We are proud of our hard fought liberty and we celebrate it with bold enthusiasm. But, behind the fireworks, the parades and barbecues, every American co
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleased, Poignant |
Subject |
Country, Nation, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
The Eagles, The Traveling Wilburys |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Are you quite satistied
With your patriotic gestures on the Fourth of July?
The true American's got nothin' to hide
Except his money and a joint by his side
Oh, you're an American tonight
You want peace in your country, but you war with your wife
Oh, you're red, white and blue tonight
You are celebrating freedom, but you are chained to your life
Does your head ease your mind?
Does your sympathetic heart have a segregated eye?
The true American knows how to survive
With his heat-seeking missiles and his truth seeking lies
Oh, you're an American tonight
You have pledged you allegiance, but you've lost all your pride
Oh, you're red, white and blue tonight
You would kill for a hot dog, but are you willing to die?
You're an American tonight
Oh, you're an American tonight
You're awake for the rockets, but you've slept through your prime
Oh, you're red, white and blue tonight
You would kill for a hot dog, but are you willing to die?
You're an American tonight