American Prayer
A Resilient Echo: Embracing Hope in the American Prayer
Lyrics
It's whispered from a tractor on a flat Midwestern plain
People express hope and concerns while working in the agricultural heartland of America.
The fields are dry and dusty, there is no sign of rain
Describes the dry and arid conditions in the Midwest, indicating a lack of precipitation.
It floats out a kitchen window, somewhere in the south
The prayer is heard from a household, possibly facing adversity, located in the southern region.
If the river gets much higher, they'll float away no doubt
There's a fear of potential flooding; a sense of imminent danger due to rising river levels.
You can almost feel it in the air, an American prayer
Suggests a pervasive feeling of collective hope and faith embedded in the atmosphere, symbolizing an 'American prayer.'
They're gonna be alright, they're gonna carry on
Assurance that despite challenges, resilience will prevail.
Help from above will come back strong
Belief in divine assistance and a belief that help will return in a powerful manner.
I got faith in us, I got faith in Him
Confidence in both humanity and a higher power.
The clouds will part and the sun will shine again, amen
Optimistic anticipation of improvement after difficult times, ending with a traditional religious affirmation, 'amen.'
It echoes through the factories up in Michigan
Indication that the sentiment of hope resonates in industrial areas, specifically referencing Michigan.
It bounces off the levees, and rides out on the wind
The prayerful sentiment rebounds off flood defenses, carried by the wind.
Clear out to California, and back on up to Maine
Extends across the entire country, from California to Maine, disregarding social or economic status.
It don't matter if you're rich or poor, a sinner or a saint
Emphasizes the inclusivity of this prayer, embracing everyone regardless of their background or morality.
Every night, everybody, everywhere
Highlights the universality of this prayer, indicating that everyone, every night, is involved in this collective hope.
Is praying their American prayer
Reiterates that this hope and prayer are truly American in nature, a shared sentiment.
They're gonna be alright, they're gonna carry on
Reassurance of overcoming challenges and continuing onward.
Help from above will come back strong
Belief that support from a higher source will come back with strength after adversity.
I got faith in us, I got faith in Him
Confidence in both humanity and a divine power to overcome difficulties.
The clouds will part and the sun will shine again, amen
Anticipation of better times ahead, concluding with a religious affirmation.
They're gonna be alright, they're gonna carry on
Reiteration of the faith in overcoming challenges and carrying forward.
Help from above will come back strong
Belief that divine assistance will return more robustly after hardship.
Got faith in us, got faith in Him
Confidence in the resilience of humanity and faith in a higher power.
Yeah the clouds will part and the sun will shine again, amen
Hopeful anticipation of better days, ending with a religious affirmation.
Amen
Final affirmation, concluding the prayer-like sentiment expressed throughout the song.
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