Lyrics
This land is your land, this land is my land
This land is collectively owned and shared by all individuals.
From Bonavista, to Vancouver Island
Refers to geographical locations from Bonavista to Vancouver Island, emphasizing the vastness of the land.
From the Arctic Circle to the Great Lakes waters
Encompassing diverse regions from the Arctic Circle to the Great Lakes waters, highlighting the inclusivity of the land.
This land was made for you and me
Asserts that the land is intended for the benefit of every person.
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
The singer narrates a journey along a symbolic highway, suggesting personal exploration and connection with the land.
I saw above me that endless sky-way
The vast sky symbolizes freedom and limitless possibilities.
I saw below me that golden valley
Describes a beautiful valley below, expressing the richness and abundance of the land.
This land was made for you and me
Reiterates that the land is meant for everyone, reinforcing a sense of inclusivity.
This land is your land, this land is my land
Repeats the idea that the land is collectively owned by emphasizing the shared nature of ownership.
From Bonavista, to Vancouver Island
Reiterates diverse geographical locations, emphasizing the inclusiveness of the land.
From the Arctic Circle to the Great Lakes waters
Repeats the mention of diverse regions, emphasizing the widespread accessibility of the land.
This land was made for you and me
Reaffirms that the land is intended for the benefit of everyone.
I roamed and I rambled and I followed my footsteps
Describes personal exploration and wandering, underlining the individual's connection with the land.
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
Highlights the beauty of the land, referring to its sparkling sands and diamond deserts.
While all around me a voice was sounding
The voice in the surroundings reinforces the idea that the land is meant for everyone.
Saying this land was made for you and me
Reiterates the notion that the land is collectively owned and shared by all individuals.
This land is your land, this land is my land
Repeats the concept of shared ownership, emphasizing the inclusivity of the land.
From California to the New York Island
Emphasizes the expanse of the land from California to the New York Island.
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf stream waters
References diverse landscapes from the Redwood Forest to the Gulf stream waters, highlighting the inclusive nature of the land.
This land was made for you and me
Reaffirms that the land is intended for the benefit of everyone.
The sun came shining, and I was strolling
Describes a moment of joy and leisure, suggesting a harmonious relationship between the individual and the land.
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
Depicts agricultural scenes, symbolizing productivity and prosperity in the land.
As the fog was lifting, a voice was calling
The lifting fog and a calling voice evoke a sense of clarity and purpose in the connection with the land.
This land was made for you and me
Reiterates that the land is meant for everyone, reinforcing a sense of inclusivity.
This land is your land, this land is my land
Repeats the idea of shared ownership, emphasizing the collective nature of the land.
From Bonavista to Vancouver Island
Reiterates diverse geographical locations, emphasizing the inclusiveness of the land.
From the Arctic Circle to the Great Lakes waters
Repeats the mention of diverse regions, emphasizing the widespread accessibility of the land.
This land was made for you and me
Reaffirms that the land is intended for the benefit of everyone.
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