I'd Rather Have America
Journey of Freedom: Embracing the Heartfelt Meaning Behind 'I'd Rather Have America'
Lyrics
From the icy cliffs of Iceland, I've traveled over the land
Expressing travel from Iceland to various locations.
Through the darkness of Greenland to the islands of Japan
Highlighting the journey through Greenland to Japan.
I've met with many people, all kinds of them you see
Meeting diverse people during the travels.
But I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Expressing a preference for America as a homeland.
I've seen the hot Pacific, the ocean wide and deep
Describing experiences in the Pacific and Korea.
I've been in old Korea with its mud up to my knees
Emphasizing challenging conditions in Korea.
I've walked the streets of China, seen all there is to see
Reflecting on exploring the streets of China.
But I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Reiterating the preference for America and freedom.
I've sailed the wide Atlantic to France and Germany
Detailing travel across the Atlantic to France and Germany.
The beauty there in Paris just didn't mean a thing to me
Expressing indifference to the beauty of Paris.
I made my way to England and on to Italy
Narrating the journey to England and Italy.
Cause I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Reaffirming the preference for America over other places.
And Iceland have its icy cliffs and forty-five below
Mentioning Iceland's harsh conditions.
And Greenland keep its darkness and the freezin' winds that blow
Referring to Greenland's darkness and freezing winds.
Don't put me off in China or Korea's muddy land
Expressing a dislike for China and Korea.
Let Paris keep her beauty and the islands of Japan
Rejecting the attractions of Paris and Japan.
I don't want Germany or France or Italy
Explicitly stating the rejection of Germany, France, and Italy.
I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Reiterating the preference for America and freedom.
I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Final repetition of the strong preference for America.
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