David Bowie

Released: September 26, 1995

Songwriter: David Bowie Brian Eno

Producer: David Bowie Brian Eno

[Verse 1]
Dummy's in America
Dummy looks up at the stars
Dummy combs his hair
And Dummy wants pussy and cars
Dummy's in America
Dummy's in America

[Chorus]
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

[Interlude]
Dummy's in America

[Verse 2]
Dummy wants a brain
Dummy wants to suck on a Coke
Dummy wants a woman
Dummy wants to think of a joke
Dummy's in America

[Chorus]
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

[Interlude]
Dummy's in America
Dummy's in America
Dummy's in America

[Chorus]
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

[Interlude]
Dummy's an American
Dummy's an American
Dummy's an American

[Chorus]
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of the animals
I'm afraid of their world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't

[Outro]
Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of their words
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans

David Bowie (1947 – 2016) was a British musician, and one of the most iconic rock stars with a widely diverse career where he frequently changed his appearance and musical style, resulting in an acclaimed discography comparable to other stalwarts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Born David Robert Jones, Bowie quickly renamed himself to prevent confusion with The Monkees singer Davy Jones. Enduring many early missteps, he rose to prominence when his most famous song, “Space Oddity,” was played during the coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Despite this early breakthrough, Bowie remained a cult figure for several years. Even the release of Hunky Dory, his first great album, went largely unnoticed. Bowie only lodged himself firmly in the public consciousness when he announced his bisexuality and created Ziggy Stardust in early 1972. A Martian who combined the debauchery of Iggy Pop with the artistry of Lou Reed, Ziggy was the main character in Bowie’s breakthrough album, and his public persona for eighteen months.

Bowie used his new-found popularity to move to America, and dabble with new musical directions and cocaine. Diamond Dogs and Young Americans continue to divide critics, but Station To Station found Bowie at a new creative peak, despite escalating drug use and related health issues.

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