East Side West Side
United Voices, Common Ground
Lyrics
i'm singin' from the north side to the south side
Singing from the northern part to the southern part.
we could be stronger than ever before
Expressing the potential for greater strength and unity.
i'm singin' from the east side to the west side
Singing from the eastern part to the western part.
from the shore to the shinin' shore
Encompassing the entire expanse, from shore to shining shore.
keep a-walkin' on a good path round the big world
Encouraging walking on a virtuous path around the world.
come back and tell me what you've found
Inviting others to share their experiences and discoveries.
we can fight or we can wrestle with the details
Suggesting the option to either engage in conflict or address specifics.
but we're standin' on common ground
Emphasizing the shared foundation and commonality.
if this land is your land, if this land is mine
Prompting reflection on the shared ownership of the land.
then let's not leave it dirty for the ones that come behind
Advocating for environmental stewardship for future generations.
it's our to care for and it's ours share
Highlighting the collective responsibility to care for the land.
we've all gotta drink the water and we've all gotta breathe the air
Stressing the universal need for clean water and air.
i'm singin' from the north side to the south side
Reiterating the call for unity from the north to the south.
we could be stronger than ever before
Reemphasizing the potential for increased strength.
i'm singin' from the east side to the west side
Continuing the call for unity from the east to the west.
from the shore to the shinin' shore
Reaffirming the inclusivity from shore to shining shore.
keep a-walkin' on a good path round the big world
Encouraging a virtuous path around the large world.
come back and tell me what you've found
Seeking shared insights and knowledge.
we can fight or we can wrestle with the details
Presenting the choice between conflict and addressing details.
but we're standin' on common ground
Reasserting the standing on common ground.
we don't have to agree on everything and that's ok
Acknowledging the possibility of disagreement but advocating for agreement.
but let's agree on something and make a better day
Stressing the importance of finding common ground for a better future.
i'm not sayin that we're better, not lookin' for a boast or a brag
Rejecting a sense of superiority, seeking pride in collective identity.
but i'd like to feel proud when i look up at that flag
Expressing a desire for pride when looking at the national flag.
i'm singin' from the north side to the south side
Repeating the call for unity from the north to the south.
we could be stronger than ever before
Reiterating the potential for increased strength.
i'm singin' from the east side to the west side
Repeating the call for unity from the east to the west.
from the shore to the shinin' shore
Reaffirming the inclusivity from shore to shining shore.
keep a-walkin' on a good path round the big world
Encouraging a virtuous path around the large world.
come back and tell me what you've found
Seeking shared insights and knowledge.
we can fight or we can wrestle with the details
Presenting the choice between conflict and addressing details.
but we're standin' on common ground
Reasserting the standing on common ground.
my country tis of thee sweet land of liberty
Referencing the patriotic song "My Country, 'Tis of Thee."
close minded bigotry open hostility
Condemning closed-mindedness and promoting open-mindedness.
so stand or take a knee just join your hands with me
Advocating for unity, whether standing or kneeling.
let freedom ring come on let me hear you sing
Calling for the celebration of freedom and collective singing.
i'm singin' from the north side to the south side
Repeating the call for unity from the north to the south.
we could be stronger than ever before
Reiterating the potential for increased strength.
i'm singin' from the east side to the west side
Repeating the call for unity from the east to the west.
from the shore to the shinin' shore
Reaffirming the inclusivity from shore to shining shore.
keep a-walkin' on a good path round the big world
Encouraging a virtuous path around the large world.
come back and tell me what you've found
Seeking shared insights and knowledge.
we can fight or we can wrestle with the details
Presenting the choice between conflict and addressing details.
but where are we standin'. . .
Raising the question of where we currently stand.
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