America Medley
Patriotic Anthem: Embracing American Spirit
Lyrics
Oh say can you see
Expressing wonder if the observer can see
By the dawn's early light
Referring to the early morning light
What so proudly we hailed
Proudly acknowledging something hailed at the end of the day
At the twilight's last gleaming?
Describing the last shining moments before darkness
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
Appreciating the country for its vast skies
For amber waves of grain
Acknowledging the beauty of fields of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Recognizing the grandeur of mountain peaks
Above the fruited plains
Describing majestic mountains above fertile plains
From the lakes of Minnesota
Referencing specific geographical locations
To the hills of Tennessee
Highlighting the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas
Noting the expanses of Texas
From sea to shining sea
Emphasizing the vastness from one coast to another
From Detroit down to Houston
Enumerating various cities in the country
And New York to L.A
Connecting cities from the east to the west
Well there's pride in every American heart
Stating that every American heart holds pride
And it's time we stand and say
Expressing the need to acknowledge this pride
God bless America, land that I love
Invoking a blessing on America, the beloved land
America, America, God shed his grace on thee
Acknowledging divine favor on the nation
Stand beside Her and guide Her
Encouraging divine guidance for the country
From sea to shining sea
Extending this guidance across the entire nation
I'm proud to be an American
Expressing pride in being an American
Where at least I know I'm free
Celebrating the freedom and liberty in America
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
Remembering and honoring those who sacrificed for freedom
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today
Expressing a willingness to defend the country
'Cause there ain't no doubt
Affirming a strong belief and commitment
I love this land
Declaring love for the land
And thy rocket's red glare
Referring to the visual spectacle of rockets in the sky
Thy bombs bursting in air
Describing the explosive display of bombs in the air
Gave proof through the night
Pointing out the evidence of the flag's presence at night
That our flag was still there
Confirming the continued existence of the flag
Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
Pondering if the star-spangled banner is still waving
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave
Affirming the freedom and bravery of the nation
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