Lyric discussion by jameskendall 

a much misunderstood song this, at least in the UK. it's not saying that north americans are scum, it's James Murphy getting pissed off with a racist generalisation about the country he's from. and he's right - there's good and bad in america and you shouldn't judge a person by their government.

these are the key lines:

"i hate the feelin' when you're looking at me that way cause we're north americans but if we act all shy, it’ll make it ok makes it go away."

important sentiment, i can't believe no one (journalists, music fans) gets it.

@jameskendall and yet, here we are, judging all Russians by their government. Banning their athletes from competitions including their disabled athletes. What's good for the goose etc.

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