American woman, said get away
American woman, listen what I say
Don’t come a-hangin’ around my door
Don’t want to see your face no more
I don’t need your war machines
I don’t need your ghetto scenes
Colored lights can hypnotize
Sparkle someone else’s eyes
Now woman, get away from me
American woman, mama let me be
— The Guess Who, “American Woman” (1970). The Guess Who is a Canadian band.
Ethan Abides 