America This, America That
Journey Across America: A Musical Tale of Unity and Reflection
Lyrics
America This, America That
Acknowledges the focus on America in the song's theme.
Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan too
Lists states (Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan) reflecting diverse regions.
Indiana don't think we forget about you
Mentions Indiana, not forgetting any part of the country.
California and all of its green
Praises California for its beauty and greenery.
Makes you feel real happy if you know what I mean
Expresses happiness derived from California's beauty.
Drove through the desert and through the snow
Highlights diverse travel experiences, including deserts and snow.
Met a whole lot of strangers that we've come to know
Refers to meeting strangers during travels.
200,000 miles in the same truck
Indicates covering a significant distance (200,000 miles) in the same truck.
Seen a lot of people down on their luck
Observes people facing challenges or difficulties.
They sing America this, America that
Introduces the recurring theme of questioning America.
Is it America's fault that you're running off the track?
Asks whether America is responsible for personal struggles.
Spent our whole lives writing this song
States a lifelong commitment to writing this song.
Still don't know why the road is so long
Expresses uncertainty about the length of life's journey.
But if America's this, and America's that
Ponders the nature of America and its beauty.
It's a beautiful place and that's where I'm at
Affirms that America is a beautiful place, despite uncertainties.
The Grand Canyon to Niagara Falls
Highlights iconic natural landmarks (Grand Canyon to Niagara Falls).
It's a big country you can't see it all
Emphasizes the vastness of the country.
Millions of people live on this land
Recognizes the diverse population living in America.
Divided we falter, united we stand
Stresses unity (united we stand) and the impact of division.
Ohio and Tennessee I've come to know
Names Ohio and Tennessee, suggesting personal connections.
Texas and all of your rodeos
Mentions Texas and its rodeos as distinctive cultural elements.
Washington, Oregon we know how you think
Attributes unique thinking to Washington and Oregon.
Florida is crazy let's all just have a drink
Describes Florida as eccentric, suggesting a lighthearted view.
And sing America this, America that
Reiterates the questioning of America's role.
Is it America's fault that you're running off the track?
Repeats the inquiry about America's responsibility for challenges.
Spent our whole lives writing this song
Confirms the commitment to expressing thoughts through the song.
Still don't know why the road is so long
Expresses ongoing uncertainty about life's journey.
But if America's this, and America's that
Revisits the idea that America, with all its aspects, is beautiful.
It's a beautiful place and that's where I'm at
Reaffirms the belief in the beauty of America.
Your stomach is empty wanna piece of that pie
Addresses economic inequality and the desire for a share of prosperity.
But you're sitting around screaming at the sky
Criticizes passive complaining without active efforts.
If you think it's the system that is holding you down
Questions blaming the system without self-reflection.
Well look at yourself before you take a look around
Encourages introspection before criticizing external factors.
And sing America this, America that
Restates the ongoing questioning of America's role.
Is it America's fault that you're running off the track?
Reiterates the query about America's responsibility for struggles.
Spent our whole lives writing this song
Affirms the dedication to a lifelong process of creating this song.
Still don't know why the road is so long
Expresses continued uncertainty about the length of life's journey.
But if America's this, and America's that
Revisits the idea that America, with all its aspects, is beautiful.
It's a beautiful place and that's where I'm at
Reaffirms the belief in the beauty of America.
It's a beautiful place and that's where I'm at
Concludes with a positive acknowledgment of America's beauty and the artist's current location.
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