Amerika [English translation]

1)

So that's how they look, those guys,

See, they even sent a black fella to war!

And see, up on that armored car, there,

He’s just eighteen at the most, our liberator.

It was from such as him that we were warned,

How could we have just believed those lies?

These guys have been through hell,

It’s a long walk from the channel, when you’re clearing mines.

From where they come it’s now night,

They’d still be sleeping at this time, across the ocean.

They have houses, taller than the spires,

They play only jazz on the radio, all day long.

Refrain:

They say that all are born alike

Whether they’re poor or they’re rich - America,

And everyone can have their chance

An earthly Wonderland - America.

2)

Damn! Yanks here, on our streets!

Don’t tell me now, that you knew it, from the start

"Hey, Mister, you got any chocolate?",

The kids were the first to overcome their fear and say hello.

What I wouldn’t give for a Lucky Strike!

I’ve been smoking only straw for an eternity

It’s well for those who win a war,

They can get a women for just a some nylon hose.

Where they come from, they have it good

Bombs have never terrorized their towns.

All the houses are still standing, over there,

Everyone’s belly is full, with a warm lunch every day.

Refrain:

They say that all are born alike

Whether they’re poor or they’re rich - America,

And everyone can have their chance

An earthly Wonderland - America.

• Artist:BAP