You Wanna Be Americano
Lou Bega
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You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Paris or Napoli You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Japan or Italy I'd like to spend my cash I'd like to be first class I'd like to be on top And I never gonna stop I started washing dishes Now I'm flipping blue chips I only eat delicious Always kissing two lips A true VIP Tell me what's your price You wanna sue me? I will sue you twice! You can be a movie star in a Cadillac Who shot the rocket to the moon and back? Where do you get from the bottom to the top? And where do you shop nonstop? You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Paris or Napoli You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Japan or Italy I'd like to spend my cash I'd like to be first class I'd like to be on top And I never gonna stop You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Paris or Napoli I'd like to spend my cash To be first class I'd like to be on top I patrol the streets in my AMG Benz Now come on over, baby Listen, I set the trends I got a lot of shares I multiply my money I'm asking you who cares My life is full of money You can be a movie star in a Cadillac Who shot the rocket to the moon and back? Where do you get from the bottom to the top? And where do you shop nonstop? You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Paris or Napoli You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano In Japan or Italy I'd like to spend my cash I want to be first class And I never gonna stop You wanna be Americano Americano, Americano I'd like to spend my cash To be first class I'd like to be on top
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Written by: Nicola Salerno, Renato Carosone
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11 facts about this song
Album Context"You Wanna Be Americano" by Lou Bega is actually a cover of a classic Italian song originally known as "Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" by Renato Carosone.
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By YearThe Lou Bega's version came out in 2013, which is more than sixty years after the original song was released in 1956.
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Language UtilisationThe song contains lyrics in both English and Italian, mirroring the bilingual theme of the original.
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Song ThemeThe song's theme satirically reflects the fascination of Europeans with American culture during the post-World War II era.
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Singer FameLou Bega is best known for his song "Mambo No. 5", so "You Wanna Be Americano" is less famous but still appreciated among his fans.
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Global ReceptionDespite the language barrier for non-Italian speakers, the song became a novelty hit in many countries, showing the universal appeal of its catchy tune.
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In Popular CultureThe original version of this song has been featured in various films and TV shows, but Lou Bega's version is mainly popular on music streaming platforms.
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Musical StyleA mix of jazz and swing elements can be noted in this song. The composition is quite lively and dance-friendly, something that Lou Bega is well-known for.
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Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics of "You Wanna Be Americano" criticize those who adopt American lifestyles and abandon their own cultural heritage, a witty commentary that remains relevant even in the current globalized world.
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Song VersionUnlike many other covers of "Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano", Lou Bega's version includes an English translation of the Italian lyrics, making the song's message more accessible to non-Italian speakers.
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Past Vs. CurrentThe song provides an interesting insight into the shifting perceptions of American culture over time- from the post-WWII era when the original was written, to 2013 when Lou Bega's version was released.
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