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Early American Lyrics — Sonic Youth | Dork

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Sonic Youth
Early American Lyrics

Lyrics

Early American

From Kill Yr Idols1983

Written by Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth

Produced by Sonic Youth, Wharton Tiers

Lyrics

Early American

[Verse 1] Nothing but a savage blur In your face, in your land The weight of you is greater than [Verse 2] Forgot my pride Forgot my side Don't bother to leave There's no room outside Your sense of pride Nothing here but a savage blur

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About this track

"Early American" is a song by Sonic Youth from the album Kill Yr Idols, released in 1983. The song was written by Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth. It was produced by Sonic Youth, Wharton Tiers.

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