I don’t know about the American Woman being the Statue of Liberty in particular, but the song was definately a protest of American Imperialism and an anti-Vietnam War protest.
Don’t come hangin’ around my door
Don’t wanna see your face no more
I don’t need your war machines
I don’t need your ghetto scenes
Coloured lights can hypnotize
Sparkle someone else’s eyes The lyrics seem pretty obvious to me.
Here’s your cite, Ms. North (or call i call you Ginger?). From the mouth of Randy Bachman hisself. Sorry for the delay, I just revisited the thread right this minute.