Lyric discussion by jason10207 

The band says the song was there attempt to make social commentary and crack the American market - complete with Nile Rogers producing. It seems clear its referring to America's original sin - as in slavery. Michael Hutchins said at the time that unlike Australia in the early 80s, America was waking up to bar and new post-racist day.

@jason10207 Uggh! Spell check! BRAND NEW and post-racist day.

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