Lyrics
What's keeping the White House, white
Questioning the reason for the White House's color and suggesting possible factors like chalk, fog, or fear.
Is it chalk, is it fog, is it fear
Exploring the ambiguity of the White House's color, wondering if it's influenced by chalk, fog, or fear.
Are they staying up most of the night
Speculating on whether there is late-night activity at the White House, possibly related to decision-making.
Sending somebody out for a beer
Humorously suggesting that someone is sent out to buy beer, perhaps as a response to a mistake or to unwind.
Is it bedtime for Bonzo, is it time for a change
Mentioning "Bedtime for Bonzo" and questioning if it's time for a change in the political landscape.
Is it flavour-free TV dinners
Referencing bland TV dinners and the difficulty of accepting mistakes, particularly in the context of America.
It's a hard thing to take, when they make a mistake
Expressing the challenge of dealing with mistakes, especially when they impact the nation.
America for beginners
Summarizing the challenges and complexities of understanding America, especially for newcomers or beginners.
The sound of a bell with a crack
Describing the sound of a bell with a crack, possibly symbolizing imperfection or issues within the system.
Even the swingers are swinging right
Observing that even unconventional individuals (swingers) are aligning with mainstream ideologies.
The vigilantes are on their way back
Suggesting the return of vigilantes and a resurgence of confrontations portrayed in prime time media.
With prime time fight, the good fight
Acknowledging the existence of social and political battles, urging for engagement in the "good fight."
What a start to the day, it starts three times with a K
Highlighting a challenging start to the day with repeated "K," possibly indicating conflict or chaos.
There's no sponsored hour for sinners
Noting the absence of sponsored support for those who commit sins, reflecting a judgmental societal aspect.
They'll bring back the hot seat, turn up the heat
Anticipating a return to intense interrogations ("hot seat") and increased pressure.
America for beginners
Reiterating the challenges faced by beginners in understanding America.
That's America for, America for beginners
Repeating the chorus emphasizing the theme of America being challenging for beginners.
That's America for, America for beginners
-That's America for, America for beginners
-That's America for beginners
-You wear designer jeans after dark
Describing a fashionable lifestyle with designer jeans and satin shirts.
Your shirts are short cut, in satin
Cautioning about potential dangers in Central Park despite the glamorous lifestyle.
But watch out for Central Park
Highlighting the location of the apartment in uptown Manhattan as a status symbol.
The apartment's in uptown Manhattan
Pointing out that despite the upscale living, challenges and dangers exist in Manhattan.
It's a sign of the times
Commenting on the current state of affairs as indicative of the times.
You'd better stay out in front
Advising to stay ahead of the curve or trends to navigate societal changes.
They've only got time for winners
Implying that society values winners, and time is limited for those who don't fit this category.
Just keep living for fun, you son of a gun
Encouraging a carefree, fun-filled life despite challenges, addressed to a figurative "son of a gun."
In America for beginners
Summarizing the advice to live for fun in the context of America for beginners.
That's America for, America for beginners
Repeating the chorus emphasizing the theme of America being challenging for beginners.
That's America for, America for beginners
-That's America for, America for beginners
-That's America for beginners
-Everywhere the stripes and stars
Observing the omnipresence of the American flag ("stripes and stars") and powerful individuals.
Men in dark suits and unmarked cars
Describing mysterious, potentially authoritative figures in dark suits and unmarked cars.
Sipping Jack Daniels in Third World bars
Painting a scene of influential people consuming Jack Daniels in unconventional locations.
We're close to the edge, as close as we can get
Expressing a sense of proximity to a dangerous edge in society.
We're as close as we can get
Reiterating the closeness to a societal edge and potential instability.
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