This Land Is Your Land
United Dreams: A Journey Through America's Heartland
Lyrics
This land is your land, and this land is my land
This land belongs to you and me, emphasizing shared ownership.
From the California, to the New York Island
Extends from California to the New York Island, representing the entire nation.
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf stream waters
Encompasses diverse landscapes, from Redwood Forest to Gulf stream waters.
This land was made for you and me
Emphasizes that the land was created for the benefit of all, emphasizing inclusivity.
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
Describes walking along a symbolic path, perhaps a journey through life.
I saw above me that endless skyway
Observes a vast and unobstructed path in the sky, suggesting freedom and opportunity.
Saw below me the golden valley
Views a beautiful valley below, symbolizing the richness and abundance of the land.
This land was made for you and me
Reiterates that the land is made for everyone, reinforcing the theme of collective ownership.
I roamed and rambled, and I've followed my footsteps
Expresses personal exploration and the journey through life.
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
Refers to the captivating beauty of natural landscapes, particularly diamond deserts.
All around me a voice was sounding
Hears a collective voice, possibly representing the unity and diversity of the people.
This land was made for you and me
Restates that the land is made for everyone, underlining a sense of equality.
When the sun come shining, then I was strolling
Describes a joyful moment with the sun shining, suggesting positive experiences.
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
Portrays the beauty of wheat fields and rolling dust clouds, symbolizing agricultural richness.
The voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
Describes a collective chant, possibly representing a shared cultural or national identity.
This land was made for you and me
Reiterates that the land is made for everyone, reinforcing the theme of inclusiveness.
This land is your land, and this land is my land
Repeats the idea that the land belongs to all, fostering a sense of unity and shared responsibility.
From California to the New York Island
Reiterates the geographical expanse from California to New York Island.
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf stream waters
Emphasizes the diverse landscapes, echoing the idea that the entire nation is for everyone.
This land was made for you and me
Restates that the land is made for everyone, reinforcing the concept of collective ownership.
When the sun come shining, then I was strolling
Recalls a positive experience of strolling in the sunshine.
And the wheat fields waving, the dust clouds rolling
Highlights the beauty of wheat fields and rolling dust clouds, symbolizing agricultural abundance.
The voice come a-chanting and the fog was lifting
Describes a chant and lifting fog, possibly symbolizing clarity and unity emerging.
This land was made for you and me
Reiterates that the land is made for everyone, reinforcing the theme of inclusivity.
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