Lyrics
Ball of fire in the sky,
Reference to the sun, a symbol of energy and power.
The sound of solid steel.
Emphasis on industrial strength and resilience.
A flash of lightning,
A sudden burst of energy or inspiration.
Sounds so frightening,
Emphasizing the intense and alarming nature of the sound.
When the power's all you feel.
The overwhelming impact of power and its effects.
From the leather of the fifties,
Refers to the culture of the 1950s, particularly associated with leather jackets.
Murray The K and Alan Freed.
References to influential figures in radio broadcasting during the 1950s.
Monroe and James Dean,
Mention of iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.
Died for the silver screen,
Suggests the sacrifice of stars for the sake of entertainment.
And Elvis made them bleed.
Elvis Presley's impact on the entertainment industry, including controversy.
Born in America.
Declaration of being born in America, patriotic sentiment.
Born in America.
Reiteration of pride in being born in America.
You wanna see a movie star?
Rhetorical question emphasizing the fame associated with America.
Hollywood or D.C.?
Comparison between the allure of Hollywood and Washington, D.C.
Politicians greed,
Critique of political corruption and selfishness.
Money's all you need,
Emphasizes the significance of wealth in American society.
The power's guaranteed.
Assertion that power is a guaranteed outcome of wealth.
Vegas got the casinos,
Reference to the entertainment and gambling industry in Las Vegas.
And Texas, oil wells.
Highlighting the importance of oil in Texas.
Got your Boston beans,
Mention of a Boston delicacy, representing regional diversity.
Got your Frisco Queens,
Reference to attractive women in San Francisco.
Anything that sells.
Emphasis on the commercial success of various products.
Born in America.
Reiteration of being born in America with pride.
Born in America.
Continued affirmation of national identity.
Land of the free.
Declaration of America as the land of freedom.
Born in America.
Repetition for emphasis on national identity.
Born in America.
Reaffirmation of being born in America.
Born in America.
Repetition to strengthen the patriotic message.
Born in America.
Continued emphasis on national origin.
Motor city, motown,
References to Detroit as a hub of the automobile industry and Motown music.
Chili-dogs and baseball.
Symbolic elements of American culture, including food and sports.
Bluejeans and Coca-Cola,
Icons of American consumerism and culture.
Rock 'n' roll,
Emphasis on the birth of rock 'n' roll in America.
All born in America.
Reiteration of various cultural aspects originating in America.
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