The original lyrics for the song Only In America. The song was written at a time before integration, and the lyrics were originally about racism.
“Only in America, land of opportunity
Can they save a seat in the back of the bus just for me
Only in America, where they preach the Golden Rule
Will they start to march when my kids go to school.” (Only In America-Leiber-Stoller-Mann-Well)
Atlantic Records had a problem with the lyrics, so the songwriters changed them to be a satiric message of patriotism.
Only in America
Could a dream like this come true
Could a guy like me start with nothing and end up with you
Only in America
Land of opportunity, yeah..” (Only In America-Leiber-Stoller-Mann-Well)
A Convicted Rapist, a Convicted 34 Count Felon, A Convicted Fraudster, and An Insurrectionist all exactly the same person walk into the White House…in the year 2025, we can add the lyrics ONLY IN AMERICA!
