American Bad Ass
Kid Rock
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Yeah! and I've set up and turned out this state With my own two hands We've traveled this land packed tight in minivans And all this for the fans, girls, money, and fame I play their game, and then they scream my name I will show no shame, I live and die for this If I come off soft, then chew on this Are you scared? Devil without cause, and I'm back With the Beaver hat and Ben Davis slacks 30-pack of Stroh's, 30-pack of hoes No rogaine in the propane flows Chosen one, I'm the living proof With the gift of gab from the city of truth I jabbed and stabbed and knocked critics back And I did not stutter When I said that I'm goin platinum, sellin rhymes I went platinum, seven times And still they ill they want to see us fry I guess because of only God knows why why why why why Oh, they call me cowboy, I'm the singer in black Throw me the finger in the air, let me see where you're at And say hey, hey Let me hear where you're at and say hey, hey I'm giving back so say hey, hey Show me some metal and say hey, hey, hey, hey I like AC/DC and ZZ Top Bocephus, Beasties, and the Kings of Rock Skynyrd, Seger, Limp, Korn, the Stones David Allen Coe, and No Show Jones Yeah! Pass that bottle around Got the rock from Detroit and soul from Motown The underground stoned fuckin pimp With tracks that mack and slap back the whack Never get in the way, I don't play with with that But watch me rock with Liberace flash Punk rock the Clash, Boy Bands are trash I like Johnny Cash and Grandmaster Flash Oh, they call me cowboy, I'm the singer in black Throw me the finger in the air, let me see where you're at And say hey, hey Let me hear where you're at and say hey, hey I'm giving back so say hey, hey Show me some metal and say hey, hey, hey, hey Yeah, I saw your band Jumping around on stage like a bunch of wounded ducks When you gunna learn sucker? You just can't f*ck with Twisted Brown Trucker I'm an American Bad Ass Watch me kick, you can roll with Rock Or you can suck my dick I'm a porno flick, I'm like Amazing Grace I'm gunna f*ck some hoes after I rock this place Superfly living doublewide Side car on my Glide so Joe see can ride Full sack to share, bringin' flash and flair Got the long hair swinging, middle finger in the air Snake skin suits, 65 Chevelle See me ride in sin hear the rebel yell I won't live to tell, so if you do Give the next generation a big 'f*ck you' Who knew I'd blow up like Oklahoma Said f*ck high school, pissed on my diploma Smell the aroma, check my hits I know it stinks in here, cause I'm the Shit Oh, they call me cowboy, I'm the singer in black Throw me the finger in the air, let me see where you're at And say hey, hey Let me hear where you're at and say hey, hey I'm giving back so say hey, hey Show me some metal and say hey, hey, hey, hey I'm a cowboy, bad ass in black singing hey, hey, hey, hey From side to side from front to back say hey, hey, hey, hey I put Detroit City back on the map by singin hey, hey, hey, hey Kid Rocks in the house and that's where I'm at!
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Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH, ROBERT J. RITCHIE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"American Bad Ass" is included in Kid Rock's sixth studio album "The History of Rock," which was released in 2000.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorized under the Nu metal and rap metal genres.
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SamplingIt uses the instrumental structure "Sad But True" from Metallica’s eponymous fifth album. Kid Rock has integrated his own lyrics, creating a new interpretation of the original work.
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Chart Performance"American Bad Ass" reached the 20th place on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, signifying its commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features clips from various live concerts of Kid Rock, emphasizing his renowned rockstar lifestyle.
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WWE UseThe song was notably used by the WWE (then WWF) as the entrance theme for professional wrestler The Undertaker, greatly increasing its recognition and popularity.
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PatriotismThe song, as implied by the title, heavily emphasizes patriotism and Kid Rock's proud American identity.
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MTV AwardThe music video of "American Bad Ass" was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Release Format"American Bad Ass" was released as single in a CD format that contained both the clean and explicit versions of the song.
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Shared CreditAlthough Kid Rock is the primary artist, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica also receive writing credits due to the sampled instrumental structure.
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