Oh America
Reflecting on America's Lost Love and Searching for Truth
Lyrics
Thinkin' back on the place where I grew up
Reflecting on the hometown where the singer grew up
It had a lot less pain
Describing the past as having less pain
It had a lot less hate
Noting a lack of hate in the singer's memories
It had a lot more love
Recalling a time with more love in the community
But that's not the way it was for everyone
Acknowledging that the positive experiences were not universal
And I see that now
Realizing this perspective now
And I think somehow
Expressing a belief that a better way should be found
We should find a better way
Suggesting a need for improvement
In America
Referring to the current state of the United States
We've been waitin' on a sunset that never came
Expressing a feeling of prolonged waiting for positive change
Our screens are feeding us lies
Pointing out the influence of misinformation through screens
The lies are feeding divides
Noting the divisive impact of falsehoods
Our minds are goin' insane
Highlighting the perceived deterioration of mental well-being
We're all just tryin' to believe in something meaningful
Desiring a meaningful belief or cause
But as it stands right now
Asserting a perception of failure in the present
I'd say we failed the test
Expressing doubt about meeting a certain standard
What have we become America
Posing a question about the identity and state of America
I don't know where we are
Uncertain about the current location or condition of America
But I know right where we've been
Emphasizing knowledge of America's past
We're out here searchin' for truth
Conveying an active pursuit of truth
We're out here searchin' for sanity again
Reiterating the search for sanity
And I know
Repeating the belief in the worthiness of the struggle
And I know
Reiterating the belief in the worthiness of the struggle
That it's still worth fighting for
Asserting that the fight for positive change is still valuable
And the winds of change
Believing that change is inevitable and will come again
Are bound to blow again
Stressing the importance of love as a solution for America
Love is what we need America
Questioning the consequences of past actions
What have we done
Expressing uncertainty about the current situation
Where are we now
Pondering the current location or state of America
Where do we go from here
Raising a question about the future path for America
Oh America
Repeating the query about the identity and state of America
What have we become America
Reiterating the question about the identity and state of America
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