America at the Crossroads
America United: Healing at the Crossroads
Lyrics
We the people on opposite sides
We, the people, are on opposite sides.
have lost sight of the middle where resolutions reside.
We have lost sight of the middle where resolutions reside.
If Jefferson were here right now he’d pick up his pen
If Jefferson were here, he would advocate for unity with his pen.
on parchment he’d write “Be Patriots” again.
He would write "Be Patriots" on parchment.
Look into the eyes of our sisters and brothers
Encourages looking into the eyes of fellow Americans with respect.
Americans respecting one another
Highlights the importance of Americans respecting one another.
No outside force will ever take this land.
Asserts that no external force can conquer the nation.
Still a house divided cannot stand.
Emphasizes that a divided house cannot endure.
We need to come together minds and hearts
Calls for unity of minds and hearts.
Our nation united for a world torn apart
Calls for a united nation in the face of a divided world.
You see…we need each other now more than ever.
Expresses the urgent need for mutual support among Americans.
What if we all joined hands?
Suggests the power of unity by joining hands.
America at the crossroads.
Describes America as being at a critical crossroads.
Our blood has been shed for this land to be free
Acknowledges the sacrifices made for the freedom of the land.
and indivisible…our greatest destiny
States that the greatest destiny is an undivided and free nation.
is to be that “City on a hill""
References the aspiration to be a "City on a hill," a shining example.
to be that light!
Emphasizes the symbolism of being a light to the world.
Laying down our anger to unite!
Encourages letting go of anger for the sake of unity.
We need to come together minds and hearts
Reiterates the need for unity of minds and hearts.
Our nation united for a world torn apart
Reiterates the call for a united nation in a divided world.
You see…we need each other now more than ever.
Reiterates the urgent need for mutual support among Americans.
What if we all joined hands?
Suggests the power of unity by joining hands.
America at the crossroads.
Restates that America is at a critical crossroads.
AMERICA UNITE
Emphasizes the call for America to unite.
We need to come together minds and hearts.
Reiterates the need for unity of minds and hearts.
Our nation united for a world torn apart…
Reiterates the call for a united nation in a divided world.
You see...we really need each other.
Reiterates the urgent need for mutual support among Americans.
Now more than ever.
Highlights the current heightened need for unity.
What if we all join hands?
Suggests that joining hands can lead to healing the nation.
We can heal our land.
Reiterates the idea that unity can heal the land.
America at the crossroads.
Restates that America is at a critical crossroads.
Copyright 2020
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Joanna O’keefe - BMI
Credits Joanna O’keefe - BMI for the song.
Tony Smith – BMI
Credits Tony Smith – BMI for the song.
Michael Peterson - Coast Pilot Music - SESAC
Credits Michael Peterson - Coast Pilot Music - SESAC for the song.
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