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- AMERICAN LIFE (the song)
- INFORMATION PAGE
- This page last updated on May
14, 2004
SINGLE COMPACT DISCS:
The
very first promo CD to surface for "American Life"
was this French 2-track promo CD (catalog number PR 03908) that
contains the Radio Edit and Radio Edit (Without Rap). Photos
courtesy of Yann Siquot.
The
second promo CD to surface was this 2-track CD in an envelope-type
sleeve (catalog number PRO3908). Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Parkhurst.
A
USA in-house promo CD-R for the CD maxi-single release. Identical
track listing to the CD that was released on 4-29-03. Photos
courtesy of Matt Moss.
A
USA in-house promo CD-R for the remix edits. Photos courtesy
of Carlos Sensi.
"American
Life" USA CD maxi-single. Contains six remixes of "American
Life" (Missy Elliott American Dream Remix, 4:49 - Oakenfold
Downtempo Remix, 5:32 - Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club
Mix, 6:10 - Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 1, 10:41 -
Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem part 2, 9:06) plus an AWESOME
brand-new remix of "Die Another Day" (Richard Humpty
Vission Electrofried Mix, 6:01).
The
Japanese CD maxi-single for "American Life" (catalog
number WPCR-11610) has the same track listing as the USA maxi-CD
shown above. Photos courtesy of Julien Remy.
The
USA 2-track CD single for "American Life" - contains
"American Life" (Radio Edit) and "Die Another
Day" (Calderone & Quayle Afterlife Mix). A sticker on
the back of the CD says that it is "enhanced with Madonna
extras." Catalog number 16658-2, released on April 8, 2003
A
USA promo-only CD single, containing three tracks (Missy Elliott
American Dream Instrumental Remix 4:33, Missy Elliott American
Dream Clean Edit 4:36, and Missy Elliott American Dream Remix
4:40). Catalog number PRO-CD-101097. First photo courtesy of
Jeffrey Parkhurst. Last two photos courtesy of Carlos Sensi.
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- European CD Track Listings:
- CD1
- 01 - AMERICAN LIFE (RADIO EDIT) 4:27
- 02 - AMERICAN LIFE (MISSY ELLIOT REMIX) 4:49
- 03 - AMERICAN LIFE (PETER RAUHOFER'S AMERICAN ANTHEM) (PART
I) 10:41
- CD2
- 01 - AMERICAN LIFE (RADIO EDIT) 4:27
- 02 - AMERICAN LIFE (OAKENFOLD DOWNTEMPO REMIX) 5:32
- 03 - AMERICAN LIFE (FELIX DA HOUSECAT'S DEVIN DAZZLE CLUB
MIX) 6:10
- These CD's were released on April 14, 2003. Photos courtesy
of fluffysmadonnacollection@hotmail.com
AMERICAN
LIFE UK 6 TRACK PROMO CD SINGLE IN CARDBOARD PIC SLEEVE - Silver
disc with black stars, contains Missy Elliott American Dream
Remix (4:49), Oakenfold Downtempo Remix (5:32), Felix Da Housecat's
Devin Dazzle Club Mix (6:10), Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem
Part 1 (10:41), Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 2 (9:06),
and Die Another Day (Richard Humpty Vission Electrofried Mix
(6:01).
VINYL:
"American
Life" USA 12" promo-only vinyl single - contains the
Missy Elliott "American Dream" remixes (Missy Elliott
American Dream Instrumental Remix 4:33, Missy Elliott American
Dream Clean Edit 4:36, and Missy Elliott American Dream Remix
4:40). Catalog number PRO-A-101097. Photos courtesy of Carlos
Sensi.
"American
Life" USA vinyl 2-disc set. Complete track listing: American
Life (Missy Elliot American Dream Remix) 4:49 - (Oakenfold Downtempo
Remix) 5:32 - (Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 1) 10:41
- (Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club Mix) 6:10 - Die Another
Day (Calderone & Quayle Afterlife Mix) 8:53 - American Life
(Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 2) 9:06. Photos courtesy
of Rachele Settanni.
VIDEO INFORMATION:
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- "American Life" music video
- Directed by: Jonas Akerlund (Ray Of Light,
Music)
- Filming Location: Los Angeles
- Filming Dates: first week of February, 2003
- Summary: "[The video] expresses
a panoramic view of our culture and looming war through the view
of a female superhero portrayed by Madonna. Starting as a runway
show of couture army fatigues, the fashion show escalates into
a mad frenzy depicting the catastrophic repercussions and horrors
of war"
- NOTES: It is rumored that Madonna re-shot portions of the
video, to change them in light of the war against Iraq that was
going on at the time.
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- CLICK HERE to read the
full article from MTV.com about the controversial video.
MADONNA PULLS NEW AMERICAN LIFE VIDEO
"OUT OF RESPECT FOR ARMED FORCES"
Madonna has decided to withdraw the video for her new single
"American Life" which has been the subject of rumors
and misinformation.
She released the following statement:
"I have decided not to release my new video. It was filmed
before the war started and I do not believe it is appropriate
to air it at this time. Due to the volatile state of the world
and out of sensitivity and respect to the armed forces, who I
support and pray for, I do not want to risk offending anyone who
might misinterpret the meaning of this video."
SONG LYRICS:
- Do I have to change my name? Will it get
me far?
- Should I lose some weight? Am I gonna be
a star?
-
- I tried to be a boy, I tried to be a girl
- I tried to be a mess, I tried to be the best
- I guess I did it wrong, that's why I wrote
this song
- This type of modern life - is it for me?
- This type of modern life - is it for free?
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- I went into a bar looking for sympathy
- I little company - I tried to find a friend
- It's more easily said it's always been the
same
- This type of modern life - is not for me?
- This type of modern life - is not for free?
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- American life
- I live the American dream
- You are the best thing I've seen
- You are not just a dream
-
- I tried to stay ahead, I tried to stay on
top
- I tried to play the part, but somehow I forgot
- Just what I did it for and why I wanted more
- This type of modern life - is it for me?
- This type of modern life - is it for free?
-
- Do I have to change my name? Will it get
me far?
- Should I lose some weight? Am I gonna be
a star?
-
- American life
- I live the American dream
- You are the best thing I've seen
- You are not just a dream
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- I tried to be a boy, I tried to be a girl
- I tried to be a mess, I tried to be the best
- I tried to find a friend, I need to stay
ahead
- I tried to stay on top
-
- Fuck it
- Yeah, fuck it
-
- I'm drinking a soy latte
- I got a double shote (shot)
- It goes right through my body
- And you know I'm satisfied
-
- I drive my mini cooper
- And I'm feeling super-dooper
- Yo they tell me I'm a tropper
- And you know I'm satisfied
-
- I do yoga and pilates
- And the room is full of hotties
- So I'm checking out the bodies
- And you know I'm satisfied
- I'm digging the isotopies
- This metaphysics shit is dope
- And if all this can give me hope
- You know I'm satisfied
-
- I got a lawyer and a manager
- An agent and a chef
- Three nannies, an assistant
- And a driver and a jet
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- A trainer and a butler
- And a bodyguard or five
- A gardener and a stylist
- Do you think I'm satisfied
-
- I'd like to express my extreme point of view
- I'm not Christian and I'm not a jew
- I'm just living out the American dream
- And I just realized that nothing
- Is what it seems
-
- Do I have to change my name? Am I gonna be
a star?
- Do I have to change my name? Am I gonna be
a star?
- Do I have to change my name?
-
- Fuck it.......
- GO
TO THE "AMERICAN LIFE" ALBUM PAGE
- GO TO THE
"NOTHING FAILS" PAGE
- GO TO THE
"LOVE PROFUSION" PAGE
- GO TO
THE "NOBODY KNOWS ME" PAGE
- GO
TO THE "HOLLYWOOD" PAGE
- GO TO THE
MAIN SITE MAP
The
very first promo CD to surface for "American Life"
was this French 2-track promo CD (catalog number PR 03908) that
contains the Radio Edit and Radio Edit (Without Rap). Photos
courtesy of Yann Siquot.
The
second promo CD to surface was this 2-track CD in an envelope-type
sleeve (catalog number PRO3908). Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Parkhurst.
A
USA in-house promo CD-R for the CD maxi-single release. Identical
track listing to the CD that was released on 4-29-03. Photos
courtesy of Matt Moss.
A
USA in-house promo CD-R for the remix edits. Photos courtesy
of Carlos Sensi.
"American
Life" USA CD maxi-single. Contains six remixes of "American
Life" (Missy Elliott American Dream Remix, 4:49 - Oakenfold
Downtempo Remix, 5:32 - Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club
Mix, 6:10 - Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 1, 10:41 -
Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem part 2, 9:06) plus an AWESOME
brand-new remix of "Die Another Day" (Richard Humpty
Vission Electrofried Mix, 6:01).
The
Japanese CD maxi-single for "American Life" (catalog
number WPCR-11610) has the same track listing as the USA maxi-CD
shown above. Photos courtesy of Julien Remy.
The
USA 2-track CD single for "American Life" - contains
"American Life" (Radio Edit) and "Die Another
Day" (Calderone & Quayle Afterlife Mix). A sticker on
the back of the CD says that it is "enhanced with Madonna
extras." Catalog number 16658-2, released on April 8, 2003
A
USA promo-only CD single, containing three tracks (Missy Elliott
American Dream Instrumental Remix 4:33, Missy Elliott American
Dream Clean Edit 4:36, and Missy Elliott American Dream Remix
4:40). Catalog number PRO-CD-101097. First photo courtesy of
Jeffrey Parkhurst. Last two photos courtesy of Carlos Sensi.
AMERICAN
LIFE UK 6 TRACK PROMO CD SINGLE IN CARDBOARD PIC SLEEVE - Silver
disc with black stars, contains Missy Elliott American Dream
Remix (4:49), Oakenfold Downtempo Remix (5:32), Felix Da Housecat's
Devin Dazzle Club Mix (6:10), Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem
Part 1 (10:41), Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 2 (9:06),
and Die Another Day (Richard Humpty Vission Electrofried Mix
(6:01).
"American
Life" USA 12" promo-only vinyl single - contains the
Missy Elliott "American Dream" remixes (Missy Elliott
American Dream Instrumental Remix 4:33, Missy Elliott American
Dream Clean Edit 4:36, and Missy Elliott American Dream Remix
4:40). Catalog number PRO-A-101097. Photos courtesy of Carlos
Sensi.
"American
Life" USA vinyl 2-disc set. Complete track listing: American
Life (Missy Elliot American Dream Remix) 4:49 - (Oakenfold Downtempo
Remix) 5:32 - (Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 1) 10:41
- (Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club Mix) 6:10 - Die Another
Day (Calderone & Quayle Afterlife Mix) 8:53 - American Life
(Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 2) 9:06. Photos courtesy
of Rachele Settanni.