Discover the story of the song > Living in America – James Brown

The song talks about living in America, driving on highways, listening to all-night radios, and eating at diners. The protagonist sings about how he might find himself while traveling with no set destination. He mentions various cities across the US where one might find their promised land. The chorus repeats the phrase "Living in America" and the protagonist emphasizes how it feels good to be living in America.