America The Great
Reflections on America: Charley Pride's Insightful Lyrics Unveiled
Lyrics
Washington and Jefferson
Reference to historical figures Washington and Jefferson
I wonder what they'd say
Wondering about their opinions on the current state of the USA
If they came and seen the
Reflecting on the changes in the USA today
Change in the USA today
Questioning if Washington and Jefferson would be disappointed
Would they disappointed that we
Concern about the decline in morals
Let our morals slide?
Expressing worry about losing family values
Are we losing family values? Did
Questioning if God has been pushed aside
We push God aside? Kennedy and Lincoln
Reference to Kennedy and Lincoln sacrificing for the country
They both made their lives for us
Emphasizing their commitment to the motto "In God We Trust"
They would never do away with in God we trust
Acknowledging imperfections in the country
Everything's not perfect in our land today
Assertion that it's still the singer's country with pride
This is still my country
And I'm proud to say
-We live in America, the great
Expressing pride in living in America
Oh glory wait's for freedom
Anticipation of glory for freedom
And reach that each day
Encouraging unity and standing up for what is right
Stand up with each other
Belief that God will bless America
And fight for what is right
And God will bless America tonight
-They've taken the lost prayer
Criticism of the removal of prayer from classrooms
From the classroom
Questioning if others feel a sense of loss
Are we the only ones to feel supreme?
Reference to the removal of the Ten Commandments from courthouses
They took the ten commandments
Encouraging collective responsibility to address disagreements
From the courthouse
Emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility
If we don't agree it's up to you and me
Stressing the need to take action instead of relying on others
So if you can't agree with what
You hear and what you see
-Don't leave it up to someone else
-It's up to you and me
Advocating for individual responsibility in decision-making
We live in a free land so vote for his right
Highlighting the importance of voting for rights
And even if we need that pray
Emphasizing the need for prayer even in challenging times
He'll bless us all tonight
Belief that God will bless everyone
We live in America, the great
Oh glory wait's for freedom
-And reach that each day
-Stand up with each other
-And fight for what is right
-And God will bless America tonight
-And God will bless America tonight
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